Book info

• Title The Twins at St Clare's
• Author Enid Blyton
• Year 1941
• Genre Childrens

In book one, the twins are simply not having it. St Clare's is beneath them and they're determined to cause a stir. But life at St Clare's is not as easy as they thought. They have several surprises and arguments before they admit their troubles are of their own making, and settle down to make friends. Expect mischief at St Clare's!

Thoughts

Ah, a classic Enid Blyton boarding school story with grumpy kids, adventures in class, and of course, a midnight feast. The twins approach going to a new school with a terrible attitude and are quickly put right, and I know it’s for kids and is really outdated, but I did enjoy reading about these escapades. The secret dog! The accidental exam cheat! The prompter at the play! Sneaking out to the circus! So good, and everyone gets what’s coming to them which is always fun.

Rating: 4 / 5