Third Year at Malory Towers facts for kids
1948 UK 1st Edition dustjacket
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| Author | Enid Blyton |
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| Illustrator | Stanley Lloyd |
| Cover artist | Stanley Lloyd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Malory Towers |
| Genre | School story |
| Publisher | Methuen (UK) |
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Publication date
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1948 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 0 7497 1926 5 (first edition, hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Second Form at Malory Towers |
| Followed by | Upper Fourth at Malory Towers |
Third Year at Malory Towers is an exciting children's book written by Enid Blyton. It's the third story in the popular Malory Towers series, which is all about life at a girls' boarding school in England. This book first came out in 1948.
Contents
What Happens in the Story
Darrell Rivers is heading back to Malory Towers for her third year. She finds out her best friend, Sally Hope, won't be there right away because she has mumps. On the way to school, Darrell meets a new girl named Zerelda Brass. Zerelda is fifteen and a half and comes from the United States.
When they arrive, they see Gwendoline Lacey saying a long goodbye to her mother. Gwendoline is immediately fascinated by Zerelda. Alicia Johns, another girl, notices this right away. It turns out Zerelda is in North Tower, just like Darrell, but she's in the fourth form.
A few days later, another new girl arrives: Bill Robinson. Her real name is Wilhelmina, and she loves horses! She even brings her own horse, Thunder, to the school stables.
After a few weeks, Zerelda is moved down to the third form because her schoolwork isn't good enough for the fourth form. Darrell also gets a spot as a reserve player for one of the school's lacrosse teams. Later, Zerelda tries to practice for the third form's play, "Romeo & Juliet," but she gets into trouble. Her drama teacher, Ms. Hibbert, tells her she isn't good at acting.
A few weeks later, Bill's horse, Thunder, gets very sick. Darrell and Bill stay up all night in the rain to help him. Ms. Peters, their teacher, rides for miles in the pouring rain to get the vet. Thanks to Ms. Peters, Thunder is saved! Also, aspiring opera singer Mavis Allyson loses her voice as a result of the same incident. Mavis later becomes friends with Zerelda. Ms. Peters and Bill become very close friends after this event. As the term ends, all the girls are excited to see their families again.
Meet the Characters
Girls in North Tower Third Form
- Darrell Rivers – The main character of the stories.
- Sally Hope – Darrell's best friend, who is always reliable.
- Gwendoline Mary Lacey – A spoiled, lazy, and boastful girl.
- Alicia Johns – Very lively and quick-witted, always ready with a clever comment.
- Jean MacDonald – A smart Scottish girl, honest and dependable. She is now the Head Girl of the Third Form.
- Mary-Lou – A bit taller now, but still shy and easily scared.
- Wilhelmina (Bill) Robinson – A new girl who loves horses, especially her own horse, Thunder.
- Zerelda Brass – A new girl from the United States.
- Irene – A very forgetful girl who is excellent at music and math.
- Belinda Morris – Irene's best friend, also scatterbrained, but a talented artist.
- Mavis – A new student who arrived recently. She is a very talented singer.
- Daphne Millicent Turner – Pretty and graceful, much calmer than when she first arrived.
Other Girls at Malory Towers
- Betty Hill – Alicia's friend from West Tower.
- Molly Ronaldson – The school's games captain.
- Lucy – The Head Girl of the Fourth Form.
- Ellen Wilson – She joined Malory Towers in the Second Form and is now in the Fourth Form.
Teachers and Staff
- Miss Grayling – The Headmistress of Malory Towers.
- Miss Potts – The House Mistress of North Tower and the teacher for the First Form.
- Miss Peters – The teacher for the Third Form.
- Miss Williams – The teacher for the Fourth Form.
- Mam'zelle Dupont – A French teacher, described as short, plump, and cheerful.
- Mam'zelle Rougier – Another French teacher, described as thin, grumpy, and ill-tempered.
- Miss Linnie – The art teacher.
- Mr. Young – The music teacher.
- Miss Carton – The history teacher.
- Miss Hibbert – The English teacher.
- Matron – The North Tower Matron, who looks after the girls boarding in North Tower.
Other Characters
- Dr. Rivers – Darrell's father, who is a surgeon.
- Mrs. Rivers – Darrell's mother.
- Felicity Rivers – Darrell's younger sister.
- Mrs. Lacey – Gwendoline's mother.
- Miss Winters – Gwendoline's former governess.
- Mr. Raglett – A farmer.
- Mr. Turnbull – A veterinary surgeon (animal doctor).
