Malory Towers Books in Order

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The Malory Towers series by Enid Blyton consists of six novels set at a girls' boarding school in England, following the experiences of students, particularly focusing on the dynamics within a form, or class. The protagonist, Darrell Rivers, is central to the narrative across the books. The stories explore academic life, social interactions, and the development of personal responsibility and leadership. Each book highlights the relationships among the girls and their individual growth within the school environment. The series is based on Benenden School, where Blyton's daughter attended. The school relocated during World War II to the Hotel Bristol in Newquay, Cornwall. Darrell Rivers' name was inspired by Blyton's second husband, Kenneth Darrell Waters.

This is a sub-series of the larger Rewards series — see that page for every book in the wider setting.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of In the Fifth at Malory Towers

    In the Fifth at Malory Towers

    1950 · Enid Blyton

    The book describes a lively term filled with games, lessons, quarrels, and tricks. The highlight of the term is the Fifth Form pantomime, a…

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  2. Cover of Last Term at Malory Towers

    Last Term at Malory Towers

    1951 · Enid Blyton

    Last Term at Malory Towers (1951) is Enid Blyton's final book in the Malory Towers series. Darrell becomes head girl, but not all the other girls…

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  3. The Second Form at Malory Towers

    Year unknown · Enid Blyton

    The Second Form at Malory Towers is a novel by Enid Blyton set in an English boarding school. It is the second book in the Malory Towers school story…

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    Third Year at Malory Towers

    Year unknown · Enid Blyton

    The girls return for another term and find new students in their class. Among them is Zerelda, an American girl. There is also Bill, whose full name…

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    Upper Fourth at Malory Towers

    Year unknown · Enid Blyton

    Darrell Rivers is excited to be the Head Girl of her form at Malory Towers. This year, her sister Felicity joins the school. Darrell is usually proud…

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  6. Cover of First Term at Malory Towers

    First Term at Malory Towers

    Year unknown · Enid Blyton

    Darrell Rivers begins her life at Malory Towers two terms later than the other girls, but soon makes firm friends with Sally, the steady one, and the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Malory Towers books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “In the Fifth at Malory Towers”.

How many books are in the Malory Towers series?

We list 6 books by Enid Blyton , published between 1950–1951.

Where can I buy the Malory Towers books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.