First Term at Malory Towers is the inaugural book in Enid Blyton's highly popular boarding school series. The novel introduces the lively and quick-tempered protagonist, Darrell Rivers, who begins her journey at the beautiful cliff-top school. Darrell struggles to control her fiery temper, which leads to early confrontations and mishaps. The story details the exciting routines of school life, from making new friends like Sally Hope and Alicia Johns to the initial midnight feasts and school dramas, emphasizing the importance of character growth and self-control.
