Second Form at Malory Towers

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky social dynamics of a second year in school, specifically dealing with peer pressure or the desire to impress others at the expense of their integrity. As Darrell and her classmates move into the second form, the story shifts from the initial nerves of fitting in to the more complex challenges of leadership, managing cliques, and identifying the difference between true friendship and shallow popularity. Through the escapades of a mid-century boarding school, children are shown that even well-meaning people make mistakes and that owning up to those mistakes is the quickest path to growth. It is a nostalgic yet relevant exploration of how our social choices define our character. Parents will appreciate the clear moral compass and the way it models making amends after social blunders.