Naughty Miss Bunny
A Story for Little Children
"Naughty Miss Bunny" by Clara Mulholland is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a mischievous six-year-old girl named Ethel Dashwood, affectionately called Bunny, who struggles with her naughtiness despite the intentions of her governess, Miss Kerr, to guide her. The book explores Bunny's adventures and the challenges she faces in adapting to a life of discipline and manners as her family moves to a beautiful house in Scarborough. At the start of the story, Bunny expresses her delight at having some time alone without her governess, convinced that she will have the freedom to play. However, her assumptions are soon challenged with the arrival of a new governess whom she is determined to resist. As Bunny indulges in playful antics, from climbing trees to playing tricks on the household servants, readers are introduced to her spoiled nature and the consequences of her actions. The opening sets the stage for Bunny’s journey of growth, highlighting her interactions with her family and the atmosphere of kindness and care that Miss Kerr hopes to instill in the rambunctious child.