Fifth Formers of St. Clare's facts for kids
Fifth Formers of St. Clare's is an exciting book by Enid Blyton. It's the sixth story in her popular St. Clare's series of school novels. This book was first published in 1945 by Methuen. It tells about the adventures of girls in their fifth year at the boarding school.
Contents
Life in the Fifth Form
The story begins with the girls starting their fifth year at St. Clare's. Miss Cornwallis is their teacher for this year. Being in the fifth form brings many changes and new responsibilities.
New Privileges and Challenges
- The girls now have their own private study rooms. This is a big change from sharing dorms and common rooms.
- Younger students from the first and second forms help them with tasks.
- Hilary Wentworth is chosen as the head-girl. She is known for being calm and dignified.
- Mirabel becomes the school's games captain. Gladys is her vice-captain. It's a surprise because Mirabel was known for music, not sports, in earlier books.
New Students and Old Friends
Three new girls join the fifth form. They are not very popular at first:
- Anne-Marie thinks she is a great poet.
- Felicity Ray is a very talented musician. Her parents push her hard to practice.
- Alma struggles with her eating habits. She is often hungry and tries to find extra food.
Claudine's younger sister, Antoinette, also joins St. Clare's. She is just as lively and full of fun as Claudine.
Challenges and Lessons Learned
Some girls use their new power in the fifth form in wrong ways.
Misuse of Power
- Angela Favorleigh uses her charm to make younger girls do things for her.
- Mirabel, as games captain, also takes advantage of her position.
Alma's Secret and Tricks
Alma often tries to find extra food. She even steals food from a secret cupboard. This cupboard belongs to Antoinette and is used for midnight feasts. Alison discovers the cupboard open and tells Claudine. Claudine then keeps the key safe. Alma gets angry and plays tricks on Alison.
Learning and Growing
By the end of the book, many of the girls learn important lessons. Alison, Anne-Marie, Angela, and Mirabel all realize their mistakes. They work to make things right. Pat and Isabel, who were minor characters, become the new head-girls. This happens because Hilary Wentworth leaves St. Clare's to live in India with her parents.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Clara (Enid Blyton) para niños
