St. Clare's (series) facts for kids
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| Author | Enid Blyton and Pamela Cox |
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| Cover artist | David Roberts |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Published | 1941–1945, 2000, 2008 |
| Published in English | 1941–1945, 2000, 2008 |
| No. of books | 9 (6 by Blyton, 3 by Cox) |
The St. Clare's series is a collection of nine exciting books about a girls' boarding school. These stories were written by famous English authors Enid Blyton and Pamela Cox. The books follow the adventures of twin sisters, Patricia "Pat" and Isabel O'Sullivan. You'll read about their journey from their very first year at St. Clare's and all the fun, friendships, and challenges they face.
Contents
Meet the St. Clare's Characters
The books are full of memorable students who make school life interesting.
The O'Sullivan Twins and Friends
- Patricia "Pat" and Isabel O'Sullivan: They are the main characters, twin sisters who start their adventures at St. Clare's.
- Alison O'Sullivan: The twins' cousin, who also attends the school.
- Hilary Wentworth: A good friend to the twins.
- Janet Robins: Another friend in their group.
- Carlotta Brown: An exciting character who used to be a circus girl!
Other Notable Students
- Kitty Flaherty: She brings her pet goat, McGinty, to school, causing lots of mischief.
- Claudine and Antoinette: Sisters who add to the school's lively atmosphere.
- Margery Fenworthy: A girl who had trouble at other schools but gets a fresh start at St. Clare's.
- Lucy Oriell: Margery's good friend.
- Felicity Ray: A student with amazing musical talent.
- Priscilla Parsons: A sixth former who causes trouble.
The Teachers of St. Clare's
The teachers at St. Clare's guide the students through their studies and adventures.
- Miss Roberts: The first-form teacher, who helps new students settle in.
- Miss Theobald: The headmistress of the school. She also helps students with maths.
- Mam'zelle: The French teacher, known for her unique personality.
- Miss Wilton: The games teacher, who leads all the sports activities.
- Miss Lewis: The regular history teacher.
- Miss Kennedy: A substitute history teacher who fills in when Miss Lewis is away.
St. Clare's on Screen and Radio
The popular St. Clare's books have been turned into different shows and films.
Anime Series
- In 1991, the series became an anime television show called Mischievous Twins: The Tales of St. Clare's. It was made by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
German Adaptations
- There is a German audio drama (a play for radio) called Hanni & Nanni. It was produced by EUROPA.
- Four German films have also been made based on the books:
- Hanni & Nanni (2010)
- Hanni & Nanni 2 (2012)
- Hanni & Nanni 3 (2013)
- Hanni & Nanni: Mehr als beste Freunde (2017)
See also
In Spanish: Santa Clara (Enid Blyton) para niños
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