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Episode 2
With new siblings appearing at alarming intervals, young Janet is more than ready to escape her busy home for the delights of school.
Read by Rebecca Benson
Janet is clever, awkward and misunderstood in a world full of 鈥榞irlish girls鈥� and 鈥榬eal boys鈥�. As she tries to carve out a space for herself, she finds consolation in books and nature.
The time has come for Janet and little brother Francis to enrol in the village school.
Written by Elspeth Barker
Abridged by Clara Glynn
Read by Rebecca Benson
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
