First Term at Malory Towers

Twelve-year-old Darrell Rivers is absolutely buzzing with excitement as she packs her brand-new uniform and boards the train for her very first term at Malory Towers. Perched high on the beautiful, wind-swept cliffs of the Cornish coast, the magnificent, castle-like boarding school is a dream come true. Darrell is determined to work hard, play hard, and make brilliant new friends.

She quickly falls in with the hilarious, prank-loving Alicia and the quiet, steady Sally, but life at Malory Towers isn't always easy. Darrell has a fierce, fiery temper that threatens to get her into terrible trouble, and she soon clashes with the spoiled, snobbish Gwendoline Mary, who seems determined to make life miserable for everyone. Packed with hilarious classroom tricks, thrilling lacrosse matches on the cliffs, and the magical excitement of secret midnight feasts, Darrell’s first term is an unforgettable journey of friendship, rivalry, and learning to be her best self!