‘Upper Fourth at Malory Towers’ features the year in which Darrell and her classmates take the ‘school certificate’ exam - these books are old enough that the pre-date even O-levels - and are thus hard at work for most of the time.. except when they're enjoying sports or midnight feasts.

As with most of Enid Blyton’s books, the writing is simplistic, with clichés and highly caricatured characters. Yet I developed most of my early schoolgirl ethics from Enid Blyton. Some people turn their noses up at her books, giving examples of her poor writing. But I’m thankful she wrote so prolifically, and doubt if I would read nearly so much today had I not started out on her books. Malory Towers was my favourite series for many years.

The book is dated, of course; but - along with the other books in the series - this makes good reading for fluent readers of about eight and older... and also adults who recall them from their childhood.

Three and a half stars would be fairer.
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I enjoyed this one even more than the others and I suspect the description of all the delicacies of an afternoon tea contributes to my fondness for this installment. I also liked that Darrell became Head Girl (spoiler?) There was some serious fat-shaming in this book especially towards the end so be cautious. I'm used to the characters being flat as a crepe so it didn't bother me much this time. It's a quick (an hour and a half for me) read and pure drivel, which I was in the mood for. ( )

These series are really really good. A recommend this to all girls that are near 9 or 10. This is a really enjoyable book.

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I start re-reading the ebook , and really enjoy it . malory tower still amuse me in one and another way

I loved this one - Darrell desperately wants to get her younger sister away from the negative influence of June, Alicia's cousin. There's also conern about the strange new twins Connie and Ruth, and Belinda is entertaining, especially in her attempts to draw Gwen's scowls.