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Monthly Archives: March 2018
Monday #260
Mischief at Midnight by Esme Kerr and Blyton’s bothersome best “Clear orf, you! Clear orf!” Mr Goon says clear orf so often that the Find-Outers nickname him Old Clear-Orf. Bets remarks in The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage that that’s what he always says … Continue reading
Top nostalgic Blyton reads
We all have our favourite reads, the ones we go back to time and time again, like a comfort blanket but made of our favourite Blyton reads. I have decided to share my top three with you. Be warned, you … Continue reading
The Magic Faraway Tree
Having finally read the first book in the series, I figures I should just crack on with the second! That raises a minor point though, what’s the series called? The Enchanted Wood series, or The Faraway Tree series. Both are … Continue reading
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Tagged The Enchanted Wood, The Faraway Tree, The Magic Faraway Tree
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My favourite Blyton locations
Many times over the years we have shown you the places which Enid Blyton lived or was associated with over the span of her life, even if some places like Green Hedges unfortunately no longer exist. In this post however … Continue reading
Blyton’s Mothers
Before anyone gets confused – Enid Blyton did only have one mother, Theresa Blyton, née Harrison. She didn’t get on very well with her mother and in fact cut all contact as an adult, and many criticise her own skills … Continue reading
Monday #258
Our topics this week are: Blyton’s mothers and Favourite locations Malory Towers, a big stone building almost castle-like with its four towers (possible based on Lulworth Castle) is grand enough but its surroundings are even better. It is located on … Continue reading
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Tagged Lulworth Castle, Malory Towers, March, Monday, Noddy, Noddy Goes to Toyland
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February 2018 round up
WHAT FIONA HAS READ I’m on 11 so far for the year – 2 ahead of schedule for my reading challenge! Be Careful What You Wish For (Goosebumps #12) – R.L. Stine The Velveteen Rabbit – Margery Williams Bianco A … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing, February, Monthly round up, Reading, Round Up, Watching
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Blyton’s food
Since 2013 there have been around a dozen posts on the blog about the Blyton like food you can make yourselves, with I think the favourite being macaroons (which are also now a firm favourite with my boyfriend’s family). I … Continue reading
The Enchanted Wood, part 3
I’m only just over half way through the book (57% according to Goodreads) and I’ve already written two posts! There is just a lot to write about between all the characters, new lands and crazy adventures. I’m sure there will … Continue reading
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Tagged Faraway Tree Series, The Enchanted Wood, The Faraway Tree
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Monday #257
Blytonian food, The Enchanted Wood and What we did in February “It is a treek. Did you not give me a dare? Did you not tell me to do a treek on you? I have done one with the teeth. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bourne End, In the Fifth at Malory Towers, Mam'zelle Dupont, March, Monday, Peterswood, The Five Find-Outers
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Famous Five on TV
As we all know, there have been various adaptations of the Famous Five books for the TV and big Saturday afternoon screenings back in the fiftes, but I thought we’d just have a look at the reviews I’ve done over … Continue reading
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Tagged 70s Famous Five TV Series, 90s Famous Five TV Series, The Famous Five
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