Monthly Archives: November 2017

A new Blyton movie – The Magic Faraway Tree

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Fiona

This is not quite new news. There has been talk of a Faraway Tree movie for at least a few years now. As far back as 2014 there were reports that the series would be adapted for the big screen, … Continue reading →

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Monday #245 (even though it’s Tuesday)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Fiona

Better late than never!

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A Synopsis of The Mysterious Boy by Julie Robinson

Posted on November 22, 2017 by worldofblyton

One of our contributors, Julie has written a smashing mystery novel inspired by our own favourite author. We’re bringing you the synopsis this week, and next week I’ll be reviewing the book for you all. Synopsis of The Mysterious Boy … Continue reading →

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Monday #244

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Fiona

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The Mystery of Holly Lane, part 2

Posted on November 17, 2017 by pippastef

So last week I hadn’t managed to read all of the book, so I only reviewed half of the book. This week I will look at the other half. Shall we begin?   The mystery deepens  As the mystery moves … Continue reading →

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Putting the Adventure Series in order

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Fiona

After spending a very long time putting the Famous Five books in order I thought I might as well see if I could do the same for my other favourite series. The Adventure Series should be much easier to do, … Continue reading →

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Monday #243

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Fiona

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Putting the Famous Five in Order, part 4

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Fiona

And now I have reached the last books to organise – the ones that came after the favourites and the middling ones but not as low as my absolute least favourites. So I am left with Five Go Off to Camp, Five Go … Continue reading →

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Monday #242

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Fiona

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October 2017 round up

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Fiona

I can’t believe it is November already! Before we know it it’ll be Christmas. I’m so excited for Brodie’s first Christmas. WHAT FIONA HAS READ I read a little more in October than I did September. I made it to 100 books … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Holly Lane, part 1

Posted on November 3, 2017 by pippastef

So I’ve managed to do that thing where I don’t manage to get through the entire book when I set myself this blog to write about on Monday. I don’t think I actually have a copy of this book and … Continue reading →

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Putting the Famous Five in Order, part 3

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Fiona

So I have worked out where I would put ten of the books, my top eight and bottom two (you can read earlier posts here and here and so now I have reached my ‘middling favourites’. THE MIDDLE OF THE … Continue reading →

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