Advantages: Sweet stories, well-written, funny characters Disadvantages: Not representative of the current state of the world
Out of all the school stories that Enid Blyton wrote, Malory Towers was my favourite set. The 6 books in the series follow a group of girls at a boarding school in the south of England, with each novel describing a year in their lives. There are certain story lines and themes that run throughout the series, but each book is written so they can be read individually, and in the first couple of chapters you get all the info you need to get you up to ... ...children’s books, the characters in this one always seem older than they are. I read the series through primary school, and again in the first few years of secondary, and even when I overtook them age-wise, they still seemed older than I was, if you see what I mean. They all seemed to have a lot of independence, but this could have more to do with the time in which they were written than anything else – back then I’m sure no-one ...
zoe_page 17.07.2003
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Advantages: easy to read, simple values, Disadvantages: bit outdated now, not seen as "PC" by some people
When I was a little girl I was an avid reader. Enid Blyton was my favourite author. In todays world, her books seem very simple and old fashioned because people had very different values back in the days in which the books are based.
I think that children of today would probably be bored with the books, however I still have all of mine, ready to pass on to my daugher (if I have one) one day.
There were six books in the Malory Towers series:
· ... ...Malory Towers · Third Form at Malory Towers · Upper Fourth at Malory Towers · In the Fifth at Malory Towers · Last Term at Malory Towers The series follows a boarding school in Cornwll, which has 4 towers, North, South, East and West. The books seem to focus on the North Tower and Darrell Rivers.
Each novel is about a year in the school. There are storylines that are through all 6 books, but each book also stands alone as a good read.
The characters ...
kismet 11.11.2005
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Advantages: Enchanting childrens stories Disadvantages: Slightly politically incorrect if your that way inclined!
...series of books was the Mallory Towers, school series.
ST Clares ran a close second!
Mallory Towers is a girls boarding school, set in the picturesque backdrop of the cornish coast.
The main character is a girl called Darrel Rivers, her friend Sally Hope and a lot of other colorful characters, Alicia, the brainy kid, who doesn't have to work at anything, and can still play the fool, with some of her amazing jokes and pranks (usually played on ... ...genre, there is the staid but awe inspiring headmistress, jolly fat matron, ready to dish out huge spoonfulls of revolting medicine if any girl should pretend to be ill.
The older head girls of the school, who have the younger ones to perform duties and tasks for them.
There is always one spoilt girl, who has never been to boarding school before, usually with a spoilt mother to match! In this instance its Gwendoline Mary.
I found these books again ...
alleykatz 29.07.2000
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Advantages: The books are great fun to read Disadvantages: There are only 6 in the entire series
The Malory Towers series has 12 year-old Darrell Rivers starting her first year at her new boarding school in Cornwall 'Malory Towers'. Darrell's younger sister, Felicity, is due to start a few years later.
FIRST TERM
Darrell arrives on the train platform to greet her new form mistress, Miss Potts - or 'Potty' as her form-mates call her. Miss Potts introduces her to Alicia Johns, a complex individual who goes on to become Darrell's best friend. ... ...'the dear Gwendoline Mary Lacey' as she calls her. Gwendoline is a sly girl, who lies about things to please her mum and her old governess, Miss Winter. But Darrell faces many a tricky problem, for instance her dreadful temper, the mystery of Sally Hope's mysterious behaviour, and the spiteful tricks play on poor Mary-Lou.
SECOND YEAR
The second term at Malory Towers is another dramatic one for Darrell, with Gwendoline being her usual cunning self, ...
JordanBuck 15.05.2009 (16.05.2009)
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Advantages: Readable, timeless classics when children were children Disadvantages: There are only 6 to read!
...follow her 6 years at Mallory Towers and that of her form. The girls are of mixed and even talents and journey through escapades that lead them to become better girls worthy for society, sprinkle in a midnight feast or two and the odd joke on Mamzelle for good measure. For Darrell despite being clever and sporty her demon is her temper.
Darrels form reside in the North Tower of the school which is located on the cornish coast - the tower with the ... ...Sally Hope (best friend), Alicia Johns (clever and a prankster), Irene (mathematician and musician), Belinda (artist), Mavis (singer), Clarissa and Bill (horse mad), Mary Lou (timid), Gwendoline (sly), Daphne, the twins Connie and Ruth. Eventually Darrells younger sister Felicity also joins the school too.
What I love about these books is that the children are still children in them with childrens adventures that you wil not fail to read over and ...
dotjay19 18.06.2009
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Advantages: good fun, a great read, engaging characters Disadvantages: seem rather dated nowadays
The Malory Towers series of books by Enid Blyton was my favourite reading material for a lot of my childhood. I was a voracious reader anyway (Still am, when I find the time), but these books were special. I loved the idea of going to boarding school, though I never did. The idea of dormitories and midnight feasts sounded magical and I'm sure I would have chosen to go to Malory Towers myself, if it had been a real place.
There are five Malory Towers ... ...Second Form, Third Year, Upper Fourth, In The Fifth and Last Term at Malory Towers.
They follow Darrell Rivers through her years at the boarding school, from her first uncertain steps into her new life until she sadly waves the school goodbye.
We get to know Darrell and it is wonderful being able to follow her and her friends, as they go through the school, dealing with the teachers, other girls, bullying, naughtiness, new arrivals and all the ...
KarenUK 10.01.2001
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Advantages: easy to read Disadvantages: I'm getting too old for it
...‘forest folk’, but my book, Mallory Towers, is nothing like that.
These books are about Darrell Rivers and her friends, Sally, Mary-Lou etc. and all of their adventures (including running away, swimming the coast, dramatic rescues and much more) in their Boarding School by the sunny sea.
Darrell’s life has many problems, including, a hot temper (which even helps her to lose her place as 3rd year head girl), Gwendolyn (Mallory ... ...many good points, eg. a kind heart, a quick brain, a sense of adventure and trustworthy friends! It is true this is a ‘Every-thing-all-right-in-the-end’ book, but it isn’t always easy to get there.
Many people believe Enid Bliton to be a writer for young children, and as true as that is, she is also wrote great books for older kids, and these are some of her 8-10s books!
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rabbiter 15.05.2001
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Advantages: Written in a more innocent time Disadvantages: Only six books in the series.....
Mallory Towers is a story about a girl's boarding school in Cornwall in Cornwall. It is written in a series of six novels, which sees the main character Darrell Rivers and her friends grow into women.
For a child these days, Mallory Towers may be dull compared to the adventures in Hogwarts, the school from Harry Potter but it has good characters and children who love too create havoc just the same. The Malloryb Towers Headmistress, Miss Grayling ... ...the world can lean on.
Mallory Towers has some unforgettable characters. My favourite is Alicia, it was her that made me love the books. Alicia these days would be considered a gifted student, she is miles ahead of her fellow pupils, has a photographic memory and is the classic, bored, bright student and likes to cause trouble. Darrell quickly makes friends with Alicia and Betty, Alicia's best friend. Alicia and Betty are the cool kids and Darrell ...
emmy72 04.08.2006
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Advantages: Great stories for adults and children alike. Disadvantages: Maybe a little too simple for some of todays children
...and was first introduced to Mallory Towers by my Mum aged around ten.
I can still remember how much I enjoyed the first book, reading it under my covers with a torch in the same way my eight year old does now with Harry Potter!
There are six books in the series, each covering a year in the life of a group of school friends - Darrell, her best friend Sally, Mary-Ann and Irene a scatter-brained maths genius among others.
There is also the thoroughly ... ...gets on your nerves!) who every term tries to 'butter up' to every new rich girl with no success. I especially remember liking Darrell with her terrible temper, particularly as my own self control left a lot to be desired back then.
Who wouldn't like to go back to a time when Midnight feasts were a regular occurrance and lying or bullying were enough to cause you to be ostracised by your class mates..how different from today!! My Mum still has the ...
melaniepither 17.07.2003
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Advantages: Timeless Disadvantages: Too popular, not in stock
I loved all the Mallory Towers books and cannot believe there are only 6 of them, I felt I had read more. They captivated me to the last story and my youngest daughter, Hannah, aged 9, has wrote her wish list to santa requesting Mallory Towers. I will make sure that Santa takes this request very seriously so I can have the opportunity to read them again and share the experience with Hannah.
It doesn't matter that school life is depicted differently ...
Mean_Jean 25.11.2007 (24.11.2007)
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Advantages: Entertaining and easy to read Disadvantages: Not similar to the schooling system now
...end. I especially loved the Mallory Towers series and found them very entertaining. Unfortunately the stories do not represent how schooling is these days, but most definately a good read. Well written and very entertaining. I have recently re-read this series (At 19 years old) and still enjoyed it. Definately a set that won't be heading off to the charity shop, but rather will fill my up my bookshelf. I certainly do wish that my school was similar ...
emzemails 27.08.2007
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Advantages: Enid Blyton Disadvantages: old English language used. i.e. the use of "shillings" etc.
...classmates in their adventures at Mallory Towers each term by reading these marvellous stories created by Enid Blyton. From midnight feasts to playing tricks on the ever-unsuspecting and hot-tempered "Mam'zelle" and moonlit swims, each page holds a giggle and makes the imagination come alive. I would say the books are best aimed for children aged 7 years to 11 years, although if you find yourself buying this, you will most likely find yourself reading ...
SebastiansMommy 21.01.2008
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...they played and the midnight feasts, swimming in the pool and the two french teachers who were either the best of friends or sworn enemies. I always remember wanting to go to a school like Mallory Towers when I was young. A great read for young and old alike. ...
Madmama 06.04.2003
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Advantages: Good yarn Disadvantages: Dated and jaded view of the world
As a child I loved Mallory Towers, though as an adult Blyton's world is a bit strange to say the least. I attempted to read one of the Mallory Towers books when I was about 13 and found them ridiculous. However, for a child, it doesn't really matter. It doesn't result in taking Blyton's assumptions about class into later life!
The endless rounds of hair brushing, picnics and lots of vigourous exercise seem like great fun. For a pre-pubescent girl, ... ...idea. Only when you reach adolsence do you realise what a truly terrible idea this would be.
In any case, its obvious this is a different world - what is a school certificate?? Blyton follows the same set of girls throughout the school into maturity which is a fascinating adventure for the reader. In short, if you are below the age of 10, you will like this. If not, don't even try it. ...
stoofer 10.05.2001
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