A timeless British schoolgirl classic — Enid Blyton's beloved Malory Towers series, complete with original colour illustrations and laminated pictorial boards.
About This Book
This 1994 Dean edition brings Enid Blyton's quintessential boarding school adventure to a new generation of readers. Upper Fourth at Malory Towers follows Darrell Rivers through her fourth year at Malory Towers, a term filled with friendship, midnight feasts, and the growing responsibilities of senior school life. Originally published in 1949, these stories remain the gold standard of the girls' boarding school genre, celebrated for their focus on fair play, loyalty, and adventure.
This edition is part of the Rewards series, specifically designed for confident young readers to treasure and collect. The laminated pictorial boards feature vibrant full-colour cover art, and the interior is enriched with original-style black-and-white line drawings interspersed throughout the twenty-three chapters — from 'Darrell Goes Back to School with Felicity' to the climactic 'Last Week of Term.' Illustrated by Liz Roberts, the artwork provides a timeless visual companion to Blyton's narrative.
Issued by Dean (an imprint of Reed Consumer Books), this hardcover remains a popular and attractive choice for collectors of classic children's literature and Blyton enthusiasts worldwide.
The Photographs
Every item is photographed individually, showing the exact book for sale. The gallery includes front cover, spine detail, back cover, and a three-quarter view to capture the laminated board finish, colour, and overall condition clearly. No stock photography is used.
Details
| Author | Enid Blyton |
|---|---|
| Title | Upper Fourth at Malory Towers |
| Series | Malory Towers |
| Publisher | Dean (Reed Consumer Books) |
| Publication Year | 1994 |
| Format | Hardcover with Laminated Pictorial Boards |
| ISBN-10 | 0-603-55334-6 |
| Illustrator | Liz Roberts |
| Edition | Rewards Series |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Adventure, School Stories |
| Intended Audience | Ages 9–12 |
| Features | Illustrated, Laminated, 23 Chapters |
Condition Report
Grade: Good — Solid Reading Copy with Minor Wear
The laminated pictorial boards show light rubbing, minor corner bumps, and small creases, particularly visible at the spine ends and back edges. The page block displays uniform age toning and light foxing consistent with a book of this age and use. Interior text pages remain clean and entirely legible throughout all twenty-three chapters. The binding is secure with no loose or missing pages; no writing, markings, or ownership inscriptions are present. This is a respectable, reading-ready copy suitable for a young collector or enthusiast.
Why This Book?
Classic British Boarding School
Enid Blyton's Malory Towers series is the gold standard of girls' boarding school fiction, cherished by generations for its themes of friendship, fair play, and adventure.
Illustrated Edition
Features full-colour cover art and original black-and-white line drawings throughout — the Liz Roberts illustrations bring warmth and authenticity to every chapter.
Rewards Series Collectibility
Part of Dean's dedicated Rewards collection, designed specifically for young readers to build and treasure — an attractive choice for growing libraries.
Age-Appropriate Adventure
Perfect for confident readers aged 9–12 and anyone rediscovering Blyton's work. Strong themes of loyalty, resilience, and school tradition never fade.
Good Condition Reading Copy
Solid, display-ready condition with no loose pages, no writing, and clear legible text throughout — ideal for active reading or shelf display.
Original Laminated Boards
The laminated pictorial boards preserve colour and protect the cover art, a mark of care in production and ideal for a book intended to be read and kept.