Anne never expected to travel till one day, out of the blue, came a thrilling adventure - a holiday at Andermatt in the Gotthard Alps. From the moment her journey starts Anne feels a different person, more grown up and responsible. On the way the wonderful scenery, the meeting with Collie and Pussy Alleyne are exciting enough, but when she arrives there is real adventure awaiting her, and she proves her courage and resource one terrible night on the Oberlap Pass. Mabel Esther Allan knows her Switzerland well. Besides the adventures and thrills the book is full of delightful descriptions which will interest girls who have themselves been abroad.
Mabel Esther Allen Books
Mabel Esther Allan was a prolific British children's author, particularly celebrated for her school and ballet stories. Her writing frequently infused progressive educational philosophies, influenced by educator A.S. Neill. Allan's interest in folk dance and ballet also became a recurring theme in her works. A frequent traveler, her prolific literary career spanned decades, beginning in the 1930s and continuing until her passing in 1998.
