The Twins at St Clare’s
Enid Blyton
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1988
⚠️Content Warnings
Bullying
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!
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Easy-read · Coming of Age · Steady
Easy-read
Academy / School
POV: Duel-Pov
Published by Hodder Children's Books
Characters
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School Teacher
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Teenagers
Sub-genre
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Coming of Age
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Literature
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School Story
Experience
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Easy-read
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Heartwarming
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Lighthearted
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Light
Book length
Short
Epic
Short
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Soft
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Background
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Light touch
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Breezy
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Balanced
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Younger
Enid Blyton
Action & Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy
Enid Blyton (1897-1968) was a prolific English children's author, one of the best-selling writers ever, known for creating enduring series like The Famous Five, Noddy, The Secret Seven, and boarding school stories like Malory Towers, selling over 600 million books translated into numerous languages. Her work, spanning fantasy, mystery, and adventure, featured themes of adventure, friendship, and solving crimes, often with relatable child protagonists, though her personal life and writing style sometimes drew criticism, her stories remain beloved by generations.
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Didn’t work for me: The Twins at St Clare’s
I went into The Twins at St Clare’s with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Really enjoyed: The Twins at St Clare’s
I went into The Twins at St Clare’s with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Really enjoyed: The Twins at St Clare’s
The Twins at St Clare’s is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Loved it: The Twins at St Clare’s
The Twins at St Clare’s has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Didn’t work for me: The Twins at St Clare’s
Mixed feelings on The Twins at St Clare’s, but I can see why people love it. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Mixed feelings: The Twins at St Clare’s
Mixed feelings on The Twins at St Clare’s, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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