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The Early Years at Malory Towers is an endearing collection of stories from the all-time favorite girls’ boarding school series by Enid Blyton. The book has a right mix of mischief and mystery which makes it a compelling read, especially for the young readers. Summary of the Book The Malory Towers series by Enid Blyton is one of the most famous fiction series for children. There are six books in the original series written by Blyton between 1946 and 1951. This collection has three books combined in one depicting the life of young girls at a boarding school. Malory Towers is a boarding school for girls located in Cornwall, a picturesque spot by the sea. Darrell Rivers is a 12-year-old girl and the protagonist of the story, who is off to join Malory Towers. Will Darrell be able to adjust in a boarding school? This book chronicles the adventures of Darrell and her friends’ initial years at school. Three years of adventure, mischief, mayhem and unforgettable experiences. About Enid Blyton Enid Blyton is one of UK’s best loved authors, whose writings targeted at varying age groups tasted success in several parts of the world. Enid Blyton also wrote books such as Mister Meddle's Mischief, Mary Mouse and the Doll's House, A Book of Magic, John Jolly at Christmas Time, Chuff The Chimney Sweep and other stories, and Let's Go to the Circus. The language she used was simple and yet it brought out the essence of all that she wanted to convey to impressionable minds. Blyton started her vocation as a teacher in 1918, but her writing career received a boost in 1921 when she won a writing competition and her works began to be published in children’s magazines. On the whole, Blyton has authored more than 700 books, and sold more than 600 million books.