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Something along the lines of Malory Towers/St Claire's books please?

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MrsMcGregor · 19/12/2013 13:30

Any recommendations please? 11 year old loves Enid Blyton Malory Towrs and St Claire's books but has read all of them. What else would she like! Is there anything boarding school themed from other authors?

Thanks

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MrsMcGregor · 19/12/2013 21:43

Thanks Zero, I shall go and check both those suggestions on Amazon now!

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ZeroSomeFestiveGameThingy · 19/12/2013 21:23

I only wish there were writers producing 21st century school stories with the Chalet School degree of commitment. (Without wizardry....)

I've seen "Ribblestrop" mentioned but have never read any and they might not be quite what's wanted.

Have you or your Dd come across M. E. Allan? "The School on North Barrule" might be worth seeking out. The bibliography shows she wrote masses of books - not sure how many are school stories...

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MrsMcGregor · 19/12/2013 19:10

How could I have forgotten the Chalet School books? I loved them as a child. All a ridiculous price for a paperback on Amazon! Are there any more modern authors writing along a similar vein? Thanks!

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strugglinginsilence · 19/12/2013 18:00

Antonia Forest's Kingscote novels are fab.

ZeroSomeFestiveGameThingy · 19/12/2013 17:59

gingerb..... Admit it, you didn't click the link did you?

Norty.......

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ChristmasStrumpet · 19/12/2013 17:56

Trebizon - more modern and have boys in them {faints} but they are harmless.

Recently read one of my old ones when I could not sleep for worrying about something and wanted something easy to read to tale my mind off horrible stuff.

You would probably have to buy them secondhand. Amazon sell them.

gingerbead · 19/12/2013 17:52

What about the chalet school?

KingRollo · 19/12/2013 17:46

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ZeroSomeFestiveGameThingy · 19/12/2013 17:43

This is what you want! Xmas Smile

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