The Twins at St. Clare's facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Enid Blyton |
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| Illustrator | W. Lindsay Cable |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | St. Clare's |
| Publisher | Methuen |
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Publication date
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1941 |
| Followed by | The O'Sullivan Twins |
The Twins at St. Clare's is an exciting children's book written by Enid Blyton. It's all about life at an English girls' boarding school. This book, first published in 1941, is the very first story in the popular St. Clare's series. It introduces us to twin sisters, Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan, as they start their first term at a brand new school. Get ready to meet their new friends and follow their adventures!
Contents
Meet the O'Sullivan Twins
This story begins with twin sisters, Patricia and Isabel O'Sullivan. They have just finished their time at a fancy school called Redroofs. Now, they are ready to move on to a senior school. Many of their friends, like Mary and Frances Waters, are going to another well-known school called Ringmere.
Why St. Clare's?
However, the twins' parents decide not to send them to an expensive school. They worry that Pat and Isabel might become too proud or snobby. Instead, they choose St. Clare's for the twins. Pat and Isabel are not happy about this choice. They are so upset that they decide to be as difficult as possible when they get to St. Clare's. They want to show their parents they made the wrong decision!
Sports and Surprises
At their old school, the twins loved playing field hockey and tennis. But at St. Clare's, the main sport is lacrosse. This is a new game for them.
Pat's Hidden Talent
Even though Pat has never played lacrosse before, she turns out to be very good at it. The sports captain, Belinda Towers, notices Pat's skill. She chooses Pat for the team, even though Pat had been a bit rebellious earlier. This shows that Pat can be good at new things, even when she doesn't expect it.
Pranks and Lessons Learned
The twins quickly make friends with other girls at St. Clare's. They also enjoy playing tricks on people. Most of their pranks are aimed at Miss Kennedy. She is their new history teacher for the term. Miss Kennedy is a very shy and unsure teacher, even though she knows a lot about history.
The Prank That Changed Everything
One day, Miss Roberts, another teacher, finds out about a prank meant for Miss Kennedy. She punishes the whole class because of it. After this, the class stops playing tricks on Miss Kennedy. The twins accidentally hear Miss Kennedy talking to a friend. She says she might have to quit her job. She needs the money to help her sick mother, but she can't control the class. Hearing this makes the twins realize their pranks were hurting Miss Kennedy. They learn an important lesson about being kind and understanding.
