Monthly Archives: April 2021

Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 4

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Allie injured her hand and Bill took her to the hospital. Chapter 4 The next day, the four children were packed off with the donkeys and David while Bill and Allie waving from the farm gate. When they … Continue reading →

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The Naughtiest Girl continued: Well Done, The Naughtiest Girl

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Fiona

As my library will hopefully be reopening again soon I thought I really should read a few more of the 15 or so books I’ve had out for over a year. I’m getting deja vu over that statement so I’m … Continue reading →

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Monday #421

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Fiona

We’ve had a week of mostly lovely weather, so I’ve been making the most of it before I return to work this week. The Naughtiest Girl continued: Well Done, the Naughtiest Girl! and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 3

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill, Allie and the children arrived in Wales to stay with the Evans on their farm. Chapter 3 The next day, there was a nasty shock for Bill and Allie, especially Allie. She was in the barn with … Continue reading →

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Return to Kirrin by Neil and Suzy Howlett

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Fiona

I am in a couple of Enid Blyton Facebook groups with Suzy Howlett and had seen her mention her ‘unofficial’ novel a few times. Now I’m always very wary about Enid Blyton continuation books – and I think I have … Continue reading →

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Monday #420

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Fiona

Since my last Monday post not only has the weather suddenly improved (most likely temporarily, of course, as this is Scotland), but some of our restrictions have been lifted earlier than anticipated. This means we can meet in slightly larger … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 2

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Fiona

Last week the new Cunningham and Petrov story went live with chapter one, where Bill pops in to see Anatoly on his way out of work for his nice, quiet Welsh holiday. Chapter 2 After the long drive to Wales, … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five’s other companions

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Fiona

Recently I wrote about the Famous Five’s sidekicks, but I didn’t include every child they met on their adventures. There were several who, although they either appeared in a significant chunk of the book, or contributed to the adventure, for … Continue reading →

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Monday #419

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Fiona

Well, my hope for better weather in April really hasn’t worked out for me. It has been very cold again and we’ve had snow and hail several days running, though it hasn’t stuck. Still, every cold and snowy day that … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 1

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Fiona

Here we are with a new Cunningham and Petrov story. Our first – The Mystery of the Missing Aeroplane – took place during The Valley of Adventure, the second – The Mystery of the Missing Agent – was during The … Continue reading →

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Famous Five for Grown Ups: Five Go Parenting by Bruno Vincent

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Fiona

As you can see this week I decided to read Five Go Parenting. You might be wondering why given my scathing review of the only other one I’ve read before now (namely Five On a Strategy Away Day). But, this … Continue reading →

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Monday #418

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Fiona

There were some gremlins in the blog this week I think – last Monday’s post went missing and I only noticed yesterday, and when I found it, it published itself! So now you know what’s coming up last week… Anyway, … Continue reading →

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March 2021 round up

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Fiona

March brought some easing of restrictions (finally) and even a few days of sunshine. I’m looking forward to even less restrictions and hopefully more sunshine in April. What I have read I had another month where I felt I didn’t … Continue reading →

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