'First Term at Malory Towers' follows the story of Darrell Rivers, a 12-year-old girl sent to a boarding school where she navigates friendships, academic challenges, and mischief. The plot revolves around Darrell's experiences at the beautiful school located in Cornwall, with vivid descriptions of the school's surroundings, her interactions with fellow students like Alicia, Gwendoline, Mary Lou, and Sally, and the life lessons she learns during her first term. The writing style is described as nostalgic, light, and engaging, with a focus on character development and moral lessons that resonate with readers of all ages.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is simple and engaging, with child-friendly language and an occasionally moralistic tone.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around the experiences of Darrell Rivers at a boarding school, highlighting friendship, competition, and growth through familiar characters and situations.

Setting:

The setting is a fictional boarding school in Cornwall, described as a castle-like building overlooking the sea, which adds a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere.

Pacing:

The pacing is moderate, allowing for character development while focusing on daily school life, though it contains some predictable elements.

Her mother looked into Darrell's room, and smiled. 'Admiring yourself?' she said. 'Well, I like it all too. I must say Malory Towers has a lovely school uniform. Come along, Darrell. We don't want to ...

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children's fiction

adventure fiction

school fiction

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Notes:

The Malory Towers series was written by Enid Blyton between 1947 and 1951.

The series is set in a boarding school located in Cornwall, which resembles a castle and is by the sea.

The main character is Darrell Rivers, who is portrayed as eager and determined.

Each book features recurring characters, typically including a mix of friends and rivals.

The stories often contain moral lessons, with characters facing consequences for their actions.

Blyton's writing includes elements of adventure, friendship, and personal growth.

There are six books in the Malory Towers series, each covering a year at the school.

The school is known for its romantic and idyllic setting; it features an outdoor swimming pool fed by sea water.

Themes include class differences and the importance of character development in young girls.

The series has been beloved by readers for decades and evokes nostalgia for childhood experiences.

From The Publisher:

The first book in the "Malory Towers" series, all about the famous boarding school. Darrell is all packed and ready to head off to her new school, but has she made sure to bring a lid for her temper?

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First Term at Malory Towers

Enid Blyton

Book 1 in the series:Malory Towers