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Description edit
Darrell, Sally, Gwendoline, Mary Lou and all the girls are now in the Second Form, but they are as lively as ever. Mam'zelle Dupont is still trying to be strict, Alicia plays a trick with invisible chalk and Gwendoline and Daphne get into trouble.
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Characters edit
- Darrell Rivers: The heroine, or protagonist. Her athletic prowess is matched by her academic achievements. Many, but not all, of the events in the books are seen from her perspective or through her eyes.
- Sally Hope: Darrell's best friend. Steadfast and very loyal to Darell.
- Gwendoline Mary Lacey: The spoilt one of the form. She is described as fat and spotty. She is shown to be incredibly superficial. Gwen is alienated from her father, who always tries to support her but she continually angers him by getting into trouble.
- Irene: Irene is a scatterbrain and befriends Belinda Morris. She is a genius at mathematics and has a talent for music.
- Alicia Johns: An active and playful girl, who often play pranks on teachers and friends.
- Betty Hill: Is also one for tricks. Betty is Alicia's best friend.
- Belinda Morris: Belinda is Irene's best friend and has a talent for art. She is as scatter-brained as her best friend Irene.
- Daphne Turner: Pretty and tells tales of her wealth
- Mary-Lou: A shy Timid little girl who does not like to swim
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First Sentence edit
"I've simply loved the hols," said Darrell, as she got into her father's car, ready to set off to school once more.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 12 in Malory Towers. (standard series)
Preceded by First Term at Malory Towers, and followed by Third Year at Malory Towers.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Enid Blyton (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Methuen
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Publication Date: 1947
ISBN: 9781405224048
Page Count: 176
Publisher: Methuen
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1947
ISBN: 9781405224048
Page Count: 176
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- Dewey: 823.912
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Issues › School
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
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