Author Archives: Fiona

June 2021 round up

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Fiona

June has been a better month, weather-wise. We’ve had some sunny days and even quite hot days, though it has been a bit mixed with chillier days in between. The schools – and nurseries – came off on Friday for … Continue reading →

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Monday #431

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Fiona

So here I am sitting writing this for tomorrow when I realise that today is in fact Monday, and not Sunday. I knew that tomorrow was Tuesday but somehow that didn’t clue in to the fact that today was Monday… … Continue reading →

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Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 13

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill and Allie woke up in the same bed (the scandal!) and Bill set off for another day of investigating. Chapter 13 Bill had studied his map well, and without fault managed to get to his first airbase … Continue reading →

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Hollow Tree House – the reality

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Fiona

On a day out recently I visited a very old and very hollow tree, and it got me thinking. Hollow Tree House Hollow Tree House is one of my favourite stand-alone stories by Enid Blyton. In it two children – … Continue reading →

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Monday #430

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Fiona

I completely failed to post my Hollow Tree House blog yesterday – and in fact when I went to check what had happened later in the day I realised I hadn’t even finished it! (It’s not good to publish posts … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Fiday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 12

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill returned from his first day of investigating and comforted Allie. Chapter 12 Allie stirred the next morning, and was surprised to feel something warm and breathing beside her. She opened her eyes and allowed herself a small … Continue reading →

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English Heritage vs Enid Blyton

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Fiona

I’m sure that few Enid Blyton fans have missed the furore over the past week about English Heritage’s website update regarding Enid Blyton. I have seen countless online newspaper articles, individual’s posts and comments and it’s on a couple of … Continue reading →

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Monday #429

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Fiona

I’m sure none of you have missed the furore over what English Heritage said about Blyton this week, but I thought I would express my thoughts on it this week anyway, which means it’s going to be a bumper week … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 11

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill visited a couple of airstrips, looking for evidence of any funny goings on that might be related to the mysterious helicopter that the children saw. Chapter 11 Mrs Evans was still talking as Bill was beginning to … Continue reading →

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If you like Blyton: Kidnap in the Caribbean by Lauren St John

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Fiona

Stef and I have both reviewed the first Laura Marlin mystery: Dead Man’s Cove. I borrowed the second book in the series, Kidnap in the Caribbean, ages ago and have finally read it so I thought I would review it … Continue reading →

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Monday #428

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Fiona

We are halfway through June now which in Scotland means the schools come off for the summer holidays in two weeks. The weather now actually resembles summer at least some of the time, which is a good sign. If you … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 10

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill travelled down to Cardiff to meet with an inspector about the suspicious helicopter activity. Chapter 10 The next morning, Bill set out in his car to the first airstrip on his list to do some investigations into … Continue reading →

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Enid Blyton: The Untold Story by Brian Carter

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Fiona

Some time ago I had an email asking if I would give permission for a photo of Elfin Cottage to appear in a new book about Enid Blyton. After checking with Stef who had taken the photo, I replied saying … Continue reading →

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Monday #427

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Fiona

It is now June and finally some sunshine and warmth has arrived! Enid Blyton: The Untold Story by Brian Carter and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 10 ‘So boys are ham-handed, are they?’ said Dick, … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 9

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill headed into Merthyr Tydfil to have a talk with the local police. Chapter 9 Bill was soon in his car and on his way to Cardiff. The drive took less time than he had expected it to, … Continue reading →

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May 2021 round up

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Fiona

Last month I predicted that the weather would turn sunny just as we were allowed to meet indoors again. I was wrong. Not only was it not sunny, it rained. And hailstoned. And rained some more.  What I have read … Continue reading →

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Monday #426

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Fiona

With June almost upon us we have finally seen some warm weather this weekend – though a haar somewhat spoiled the sunshine in coastal areas, typical! May round up and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter … Continue reading →

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Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 8

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Fiona

Last time Bill investigated inside the mountain but had to turn back to the Evans’ farm empty handed. Chapter 8 The next morning, although Allie had urged him to go the previous evening, Bill took the car and drove to … Continue reading →

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Five on a Secret Trail part 3

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Fiona

Yet again a Famous Five review has run to three parts – and that’s without dedicating a whole post to one character! Here you’ll finally find the comments and nitpicks. Some general comments I’ve decided that this one isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Monday #425

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Fiona

We have had another rainy week – but May is nearly over, and hopefully June will give us some sunshine! Five on a Secret Trail part 3 and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 8 “Are … Continue reading →

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