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Author Archives: Fiona
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 21.5
As recently promised here is a mini-chapter which loosely follows on from where we left Bill and the children trying to escape Fang Mountain but takes us somewhere else entirely. Chapter 21.5 Entirely unbeknownst to Bill, 1,500 miles away at … Continue reading
Noddy at the Little Treasures Museum
I think if you go to any British museum for toys or childhood you’ll encounter Noddy. I found several Noddy items at the V&A Museum of Childhood in London, and I wasn’t at all surprised to find plenty at the … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Experiences, Toys and Games
Tagged Merchandise, Museum, Noddy, Toys
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Monday #441
I’m just back from a weeks’ holiday and it has given me quite a few ideas for new content for next few weeks. Noddy at the Little Treasures Museum and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 21
This week was supposed to be a mini-chapter just to keep the story going while I didn’t have the book to hand, but it turns out I forgot to schedule and post chapter 21 last week. So you can have … Continue reading
Kirrin Holidays Brochure from Travel Blyton
Visit Kirrin, the home of the Famous Five. The place where it all started, where Julian, Dick and Anne met George and Timmy. Where gold ingots were found, kidnapped children were rescued and multiple adventures were had. Visit for a … Continue reading
Monday #440
It is September and yet the sun is still shining (for now, at least!). Kirrin Holidays brochure from Travel Blyton and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 20.5* (I don’t have The Mountain of Adventure to … Continue reading
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Tagged Edgar Stick, Eileen A Soper, Eileen Soper, Five Run Away Together, Monday, September
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Monday #439
That’s us at the end of August now, the end of summer probably, but we can always hope for a little more sunshine! I know that Blyton’s characters always said that food tastes better outdoors, and on a nice sunny … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 20
Last time Bill and Johns flew off with Philip aboard the helicopter. Chapter 20 Philip was overjoyed and looked at Bill with hero’s admiration. He knew that Bill would save them and here he was, doing just that. Bill and … Continue reading
Monday #438
I feel like I’m running out of things to say on Mondays! I usually fall back on that British classic of the weather – which has been so-so for the time of year, some rain, some sunshine. Brodie went back … Continue reading
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Tagged August, George MacDonald, Monday, The Princess and the Goblin
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Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 19
Last time Bill and Johns landed atop the mountain and rescued Philip. Chapter 19 Philip stood in the back of the helicopter, using the heavy wings to balance himself against the sides. Despite his brave face he was absolutely terrified. … Continue reading
The Island of Adventure – TV tie in novel
A long time ago, before the word lockdown had entered our everyday vocabulary, I borrowed two books from the library. They were The Island of Adventure and The Sea of Adventure, both being novels based on the Cloud 9 TV … Continue reading
Monday #437
It is the first week of the new school year where I am, the summer holidays have absolutely flown by. We packed tons in, and while I’m quite looking forward to a bit of peace while Brodie is at nursery … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 18
Last time: Bill and Johns went to the airfield and took off in the helicopter heading for Fang Mountain Chapter 18 The flight was not a long one at all, and if it had been done in daylight Bill was … Continue reading
English Heritage vs Enid Blyton: the rematch
You may remember the outrage in June when English Heritage updated their page on Enid Blyton. I had some thoughts on that, which I shared here. If you missed it, and don’t feel like reading the 1800 words I wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Blyton in the media, Enid Blyton
Tagged Blue Plaque, Controversy, English Heritage, Racism
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Monday #436
I’m at the end of a week off work now, and we packed a lot in. Now it’s back to normal, or a at least normal for the school holidays during a pandemic. Scotland, as of today, has moved from … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 17
Last time Johns arrived at the farmhouse to assist Bill. Chapter 17 The two men worked and studied the maps of the area through til lunchtime. Bill recounted everything he had found out and every bit of information that he … Continue reading
Monday #435
Well, somehow it is August already! That means Brodie is about to turn 4, the schools go back in a couple of weeks and we are nearing the end of summer. July round up and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery … Continue reading
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Tagged August, Elizabeth Allen, Monday, The Naughtiest Girl, The Naughtiest Girl Again
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