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Revisiting Enid Blyton after more than a decade, it's amazing how devotedly I read the entire book in a day without finding it too childish or boring. Even though this book is set on a date long ago, it is noteworthy how relevant it still is even after so many generations.

Darrel Rivers joins Malory Towers as a first former along with 2 other girls Gwendoline and Sally. This book shows how differently each girl copes with being a new comer. Tempers fly, harsh words and actions are done and every wrong doing is met with a consequence. A great boarding school story with a set of morals is what makes this book a must read for every girl during her childhood.

thumbetina's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mishca's review against another edition

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adventurous funny slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

queenanne's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

lavendermarch's review against another edition

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3.0

This was an okay reread. I'm way too old for it now, so that was the main reason that I didn't like it that much. That said, I own it, so it was only an hour or two of my time, and it was rather nostalgic. Very British!

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3.0

I never read this as a child but I can see the appeal for young readers. Some of the joy is lost reading it later in life but nonetheless a quick entertaining read.

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