Author Archives: Fiona

October 2023 round up

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Fiona

We are creeping closer to the end of the year, by the time this post goes up it will be the first of November. Halloween will be over and it’ll be time to start thinking about Christmas! What I have … Continue reading →

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Monday #551

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Fiona

We are enjoying a break in the rain today, though it is really rather cold, and also dark as the clocks went back at the weekend. Wednesday is the start of November, and the return of the rain. October round … Continue reading →

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The Secret Island part 6: Hiding from visitors

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Fiona

So far I have written about the ways in which the children have arranged accommodation, food supplies and other essentials for living on the island. The intended permanence of their stay on the island has made their efforts different to … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 43: From volume 3 issue 5

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 3, issue 5. March 2nd – 15th, 1955 OUR LETTER PAGE A letter from Yolande Bristow, B.A.O.R. 15. Dear Enid Blyton, I am sending you two postal orders for … Continue reading →

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Monday #550

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Fiona

We had a few days away last week – returning just before the weather turned truly nasty – which is why there were no posts. But it’s back to the regularly scheduled content this week. I’m starting to think about … Continue reading →

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The Secret Island part 5: Collecting, buying and selling

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Fiona

The children really have been industrious up until now; turning various parts of the island into comfortable accommodation and tending to their livestock and crops. Yet the island can’t provide everything they need and so it’s time to start looking … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 42: From volume 3 issue 4

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 3, issue 4. February 16th – March 1st, 1955. OUR LETTER PAGE   A letter from Sheila Johnson, Alexandra, Singapore 5. Dear Enid Blyton, Today is my birthday. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Monday #548

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Fiona

It has been a very soggy weekend for most of us in Scotland. Lots of disruption due to flooded roads and railway lines. Luckily I was able to stay home mostly, and read while listening to the rain battering off … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 41: From volume 3 issue 3

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 3, issue 3. February 2nd – 15th, 1955. OUR LETTER PAGE   A letter from Margaret Lloyd, Barry. Dear Miss Blyton, I am writing to tell you of an … Continue reading →

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September 2023 round up

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Fiona

We are into October, so it’s time for September’s round up. What I have read I hit my goal of 100 books in September – though book 100 was a somewhat fluffy/cosy magical mystery rather than something to show off … Continue reading →

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Monday #547

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Fiona

We are on the first post of October now. September’s mini heat-wave is a thing of the past, and the heating is on now! Brodie and I are on to Five Go to Smuggler’s Top now, my favourite book ever, … Continue reading →

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The Secret Island part 4: Feeding the runaways

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Fiona

Until now I have only briefly mentioned one of the most important elements of the book (and indeed most of Blyton’s books) – the food! It is first on an characters’ mind when planning a day away from home, let … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 40: From volume 3 issue 2

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 3, issue 2. January 19th – February 1st, 1955. OUR LETTER PAGE A letter from Pararajasingham, Colombo, Ceylon. Dear Enid Blyton, At our school we have a Club, which … Continue reading →

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Monday #546

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Fiona

Monday posts feel a bit repetitive at the moment. I did think about taking a break from the Secret Island and doing something else, but I think I should try and keep up the momentum and get on with it. … Continue reading →

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The Secret Island part 3: Making homes

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Fiona

I have managed two write two full posts about this book, without having read past the first two chapters. In an attempt to not make it a post per chapter and be here for 21 posts, this time I’m going … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 39: From volume 3, issue 1

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. I’m now on to volume 3, I think I have the full run of these but we will see! Letters page from Volume 3, issue 1. January 5th to 19th, 1955. OUR LETTER … Continue reading →

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Monday #545

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Fiona

Despite sometimes struggling with the concept of time passing I do know that it is Tuesday, not Monday. I caught another nasty viral thing last week (hence the missing post) and I’m just getting back on track now. I have … Continue reading →

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Letters to Enid part 38: From volume 2 issue 26

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Fiona

Previous letters pages can be found here. Letters page from Volume 2, issue 26. December 22nd, 1954 – January 4th, 1955. OUR LETTER PAGE A letter from Mrs. Hardy, Wrose, Shipley. Dear Enid Blyton, I hope you will not object … Continue reading →

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Monday #544

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Fiona

Our Indian Summer has come, with a mini September heatwave which is honestly hotter than most of July or August was. I’m not ready for autumn or winter yet, so I’m not wishing away this bit of sunshine even it … Continue reading →

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August 2023 round up

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Fiona

August is over and the hopes of an Indian Summer are fading, as is the light in the evening! What I have read I am now at 92/100 books read, having slogged through a few more dud titles as I … Continue reading →

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