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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Last Monday in September
It feels like only a week ago I was writing about it being the first Monday in September, but no, my calendar assures me that was a month ago! This week we will have another post from Fred, talking about … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 3
Chapters one and two can be found by clicking on the links. I’m sorry for the longer than usual chapter chunk, but I couldn’t find a good place to stop it before there! Enjoy! Chapter 3 Darrell and Sally … Continue reading
The River of Adventure
First published in 1955 this is the eighth and final book in the series. I’m going to start by saying this is my least favourite book in the Adventure Series, and I think it’s the weakest too. From what I’ve … Continue reading
The Marsh of Adventure by Poppy, chapter 6
Chapter six: Where is Bill? For the rest of the day the children lazed about outside in the sunshine for it was a very warm day. They were sat under a big apple tree in the cook’s garden. There were … Continue reading
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Just another Manic Monday
Monday, comes around too quickly doesn’t it. It’s a bit of a shame that it’s my turn this week for the Monday post, because Fiona got a new camera last week, and I think she’s dying to show off some … Continue reading
The Spider’s Web – A poem by Enid Blyton
I’ve been under the weather all week and spent Saturday in bed instead of at work. So, I’ve decided not to tax my sluggish brain too much and have typed up a poem for you. The Spider’s Web It hangs … Continue reading
Collecting Blyon’s books by Fred
I’ve always been a bit of a late-comer when it comes to Enid Blyton. I knew of her for most of my life but didn’t start reading her books till most kids grow out of them. But I still vividly … Continue reading
Monday
Well it’s Monday, again, and we’re halfway through September already. The weather up here has taken a turn for the worse; high winds, pouring rain and snow forecast too! This week on the blog I hope to post my last … Continue reading
The feelings of Old Thatch from 4th August 2013
Ducking under the lych gate of Old Thatch almost makes you feel like you’re entering another, more magical world. Whatever the weather the magical feel of this garden does not disappoint. Once under the lych gate you are surrounded by high … Continue reading
Buying Enid Blyton books in charity shops
This advice is probably suitable for all vintage children’s books, not just Blytons, but we’re all about the Blytons on this blog! A lot of this is just common sense, and it’s not going to be a “go to this … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 2
Determined not to keep you waiting a long time between chapters, I’m letting all of you lovely readers have a look at chapter two of The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure. Chapter one can be found here I do … Continue reading
Monday’s Muddle
So here we are again, Monday. The second Monday in September and the year is whizzing by at a rate of knots. It’s slowly getting colder, despite our Indian summer, those colder nights are drawing in. Time to crack out … Continue reading
September Flowers
So we’re in September already, and we’re almost into the second week! Whoa now where has the year gone? The blog is almost ONE whole year old! Now that is a scary thought! Anyway, that’s a whole different blog. Hopefully … Continue reading
Naughty Amelia Jane!
The Amelia Jane books might well have been the first Blyton ones I read, or had read to me. As I’ve mentioned before I had Dean editions of the first two books, but now I have a 1947 ninth impression … Continue reading
The Marsh of Adventure By Poppy, chapter 5
Chapter five: A mysterious tale Alf began the tale, sitting back and closing his eyes. “I can assure you this tale is completely true, and it is set here in Lowfell about one hundred years ago when my great-grandfather was … Continue reading
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First Monday in September
Well, September is upon us, and so is Autumn. In Dundee the season practically changed overnight, Saturday was warm and sunny but Sunday was cold, cloudy and windy. Our contributor this week is Poppy, and we’ll be putting up the … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 1
OK we we’re having a bit of a party at World of Blyton this week, having reached 200 posts and all, and as blog post 203, I’m going to treat you to the first chapter of my completed fan fiction … Continue reading