Monthly Archives: December 2014

New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 7

Posted on December 31, 2014 by worldofblyton

Last time the girls did some shopping and the New Years bells sounded. Darrell had sat down on Anatoly’s other side after saying goodnight to David, and she noticed his slight wince as he put his arm around her again. … Continue reading →

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Last Week of 2014, Last Monday Post

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Fiona

This is our last Monday post of 2014, as the year ends on Wednesday! All I can say is that this year has gone very quickly and it all seems to have flown past. We have gone from strength to … Continue reading →

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The First Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2014 by pippastef

Until I came across this book in Alton a few weeks ago, when I was book shopping with Francis, I don’t think I was aware of it. I knew of course that Blyton had some retellings of Bible stories under … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 6

Posted on December 26, 2014 by worldofblyton

Last time Julian and Anatoly competed on the swing boats and the group tried haggis. “Honestly,” Darrell said to Sally, “you’d think they were all five years old the way they carry on sometimes.” “Aren’t they?” Sally asked with a … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Fiona

Merry Christmas! We here at World of Blyton wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year! Here’s to looking forward to the next year on the blog!  From  Stef and Fiona  

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Christmas Gifts – a poem by Enid Blyton

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Fiona

If I had lived long years ago And seen, on Christmas night, The strange star in the sky aglow, I think perhaps I might Have followed close the Wise Men Three, The little Holy Child to see. They brought Him … Continue reading →

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Last Monday Before Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Fiona

I’m still not sure where the last twenty or so days have gone, or how we got so close to Christmas so quickly. Instead of a contributor post on Wednesday (Christmas Eve) I think we’ll just pop a Christmassy poem … Continue reading →

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The Sea of Adventure

Posted on December 21, 2014 by pippastef

After realising that I had been extremely lax in getting The Sea of Adventure read for this week’s blog,  I started reading it on Friday but I didn’t get very far, so on my breaks at work today and after … Continue reading →

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A review of Father Christmas and Belinda

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Fiona

I decided today that I wanted to do something more appropriate to the season instead of what I had originally planned for this week. Over a year ago I reviewed Humpty Dumpty and Belinda one of two Collins Colour Camera Books with … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Christmas!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Fiona

Can you believe how quickly this year is going? Isn’t it just mad! And can I just take a moment to wish Fiona a happy birthday today! Happy Birthday Fiona! Anyway, this week, our contributing blog will be a re-blog … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 5

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Fiona

Last time the five continued their exploration of the Llammas market and some of them tried mulled wine.   David laughed at Julian and shook his head. “That was fun though,” he said, propping himself up on the fountain. “What … Continue reading →

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My tenth Noddy book: Well Done Noddy!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Fiona

Not the book I was expecting to be reviewing this week due to various rescheduling issues over the past few weeks but never mind. Well Done Noddy! is the fifth book in the series, and for a brief time I … Continue reading →

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The Marsh of Adventure by Poppy, chapter 23

Posted on December 10, 2014 by worldofblyton

Chapter twenty-three: A clever piece of machinery “What do we do now?” asked Jack, who couldn’t bear the thought of the enemies below escaping before they had chance to catch them. “We’re going back underground to try and overhear any … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Fiona

Well last week was a bit of a disaster all-round and the schedule rather went to pot. Hopefully we will do a bit better this week. On Wednesday it should be another chapter of Poppy’s fic, which we’re nearing the … Continue reading →

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Five Go to Mystery Moor: An exciting dramatised adventure

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Fiona

Admittedly this isn’t one of my favourite Famous Five books. Which is odd as I love the tale of the Bartles. Some combination of all the horses, moors and gypsies just don’t do it for me. I don’t hate it … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 4

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Fiona

Last time the five headed out in the evening to the Llammas fair, where we find them now. After wandering around a little Anatoly found one of their favourite fish and chip shops had opened a stall, and so he … Continue reading →

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The Adventurous Four reviewed by Chris

Posted on December 4, 2014 by worldofblyton

Apologies that this is a day late but there was a scheduling issue and I only realised very late on Wednesday night – I blame a)work and b) the Christmas decorations that needed putting up yesterday – F. The Adventurous Four was first … Continue reading →

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Monday 1st December

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Fiona

So it’s here, the dreaded (or celebrated) D month, and we’re in the middle of winter now so time to cuddle up with some good books and a lovely hot drink- hopefully in front of a fire if you’re lucky … Continue reading →

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