The Spring Term of 1969 at Greystones Boarding School is one which Julie will remember as being ultra painful on her bottom. Julie and her two best friends, Natasha and Abigail, break up the dull routine of lessons and prep with their own particular brand of mischief and mayhem, managing to come unstuck when they are caught out by formidable members of the teaching staff. The corporal punishment regime at Greystones is geared to deal with troublemakers in the time honoured way: by hefty doses of paddle, strap or cane on naughty bare bottoms. As the three friends are participating in a wager to see which of them gets the most whacks, it seems they are fairly evenly matched. But some of the punishments are hard to take, including whacks for cheating on a cross-country run on a cold, wet afternoon. Still, it's fun to see the marks of their torment, courtesy of Natasha's Polaroid instant camera! This term represents a unique developmental phase in Julie's life; amongst the angst, jealousies and fears, and a continually sore bottom, emerges fun, loyalty, and enduring friendships. It's really not so bad being a Greystones girl...

The Girls of Greystones Boarding School is a six-volume series. Julie is the third book, and like all books in the series, can be read as a stand alone novella - though we think you'll derive even more enjoyment if you read all six!