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Malory Towers: First Term
Book 1
Series: Malory Towers
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Welcome to Malory Towers, where there's more to life than lessons!
In book 1 of Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series, Darrell Rivers is thrilled to start her first term at boarding school. She soon makes friends - and mischief! Another new girl, Gwendoline, is beginning to get on everyone's nerves. Will Darrell be able to keep her fiery temper under control?
Now on CBBC!
Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. Book 1 was first published in 1946. This edition features the classic text and is unillustrated.
Malory Towers, Enid Blyton, and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
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First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton captures the vibrant life of an all-girls boarding school, filled with adventures like midnight feasts and sports matches. The story highlights friendships, playful antics, and school experiences that evoke a sense of nostalgia and fantasy, making readers wish they attended Malory Towers themselves.
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ISBN: 9781444929874
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 April 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 164g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Enid Blyton's books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other children's author.
She wrote over 700 books and about 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as The Famous Five,The Secret Seven, The Magic Faraway Tree, Malory Towers and Noddy. Born in London in 1897, Enid lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and adored dogs, gardening and the countryside. She died in 1968 but remains one of the world's best-loved storytellers.Also by Enid Blyton
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