"The Cricket Term" by Antonia Forest follows the adventures of the Marlow family during the summer term at their boarding school, Kingscote. When the school prepares for its annual cricket matches, the story delves into themes of friendship, rivalry, and the challenges of adolescence. Central to the narrative are the relationships between the sisters, particularly focusing on the spirited and headstrong girls as they navigate school life, relationships, and the complexities of growing up. As the cricket season unfolds, the characters experience both triumphs and setbacks, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Marlows .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Girls Gone By Publishers .