"The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks" is a young adult novel by E. Lockhart that follows the story of a clever and resourceful high school girl named Frankie Landau-Banks. Set in an elite boarding school, Frankie navigates the challenges of adolescence while grappling with issues of gender and power. As Frankie becomes involved with a secret society called The Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds, she uses her intelligence to challenge the boys' traditional dominance. The novel explores themes of feminism, identity, and the desire for autonomy, highlighting Frankie's journey to assert herself in a male-dominated environment.