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First Term at Malory Towers
(14 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Hachette
For an archetypal school story, take the following: a heroine starting her first term at boarding school, wavering between fear and excitement; her classmates - some good, some not so good, some yet to reveal their real personalities; a school in a magical setting; its teachers - loved, mocked, respected or feared.
It's a tried and tested formula that works and we're rooting for Darrell Rivers as she learns to cope with her fiery temper and decide for herself which friends are genuine.
The psychology of the relationships in the North Tower dorm is naïve, but it's incredibly moral and one can see why Malory Towers remains popular. It's a cracking good, easy, read and 'the longer you stay the decenter you get'!
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Danielle, 22 June 2020
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This book is exciting! It makes me want to go to Malory towers.I have read the other books too.
Sarah, 27 March 2017
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I loved this series so much when I was a child and I'm reading it to my 8-year-old daughter, who loves it just as much as I did. It's a timeless classic.
Emma, 07 November 2016
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this is one amazing story i have ever read in my life. i love FIRST TERM AT MALORY TOWERS.
goody, 01 June 2016
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I love this book dearly and always want to read it over and over again!! I love how the collection carries on until Felicity ends school as well, so you get her point of view in with the story as well!!
Erin, 29 February 2016
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This is an old-fashioned boarding school book which I love. The adventures and pranks these girls get up to are endless!
Bella05, 31 December 2015
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It is a really cool book.
Rule, 28 November 2015
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Reading at the moment, it's great!
Ella, 12 November 2015
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Nice, but I do wanna read the whole book.
Crystal, 07 November 2015
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Nice
Luha, 11 September 2015
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I want to read this book because it looks awesome.
claire, 07 September 2015
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I like this story thanks
marwan, 12 November 2014
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LOVE THIS BOOK..ITS SO GOOD
ISABELLA, 26 July 2014
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This book is amazing im on the 6th now
sophie, 15 September 2012
THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING!!! It was very interesting and had some plot twists. It just urged me to watch the Malory Towers series on the BBC iplayer! (It's really good btw!!)