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Author Archives: Fiona
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
Posted in Blog talk
Tagged August, Elizabeth Allen, Monday, The Naughtiest Girl, The Naughtiest Girl Again
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Monday #434
We have just had a week of glorious weather in Scotland – possibly our one and only week like that! It’s forecast to be over 20 degrees today as well, but with rain later and rain through the rest of … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 16
Last time Bill related his evening with Mike and Alan to Allie. Chapter 16 The morning brought a fresh crisp day, one of the better ones of the trip so far. The Evans were just beginning their morning routine with … Continue reading
Caves and secret passages – the reality
Following on from finding a true Hollow Tree House we recently made a trip to Auchmithie beach, which just so happens to be the home of several caves and even a ‘secret’ passage or two. How do they compare to … Continue reading
Monday #433
Although I usually write these posts on a Sunday evening today it’s already Monday morning. I’ve had to debate with myself over what I’ll write for Wednesday – my plan had been to review Five Go to Billycock Hill. However … Continue reading
Posted in Blog talk
Tagged five go t, July, Monday, Stuart Tresilian, The Sea of Adventure
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Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 15
Last time Bill met the two pilots, Alan and Mike, and discussed their secretive helicopter job. Chapter 15 Bill was driving back to the Evans’ farm after the pub closed and Alan and Mike had gone off for their holiday, … Continue reading
If You Like Blyton: The Mystery of Tully Hall by Zöe Billings
The Mystery of Tully Hall is the first novel from Zöe Billings, who I know from the Enid Blyton Society Forums and the Enid Blyton Day. If you’ve visited the forums yourself you may know her as George@Kirrin, who calls … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews, Other Authors
Tagged If you like Blyton, The Mystery of Tully Hall, Zöe Billings
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Monday #432
I’m a bit late with this one, having taken a weeks’ annual leave I’ve rather lost track of what day it is! If You Like Blyton: The Mystery of Tully Hall by Zöe Billings and Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery … Continue reading
Posted in Blog talk
Tagged A Circus Adventure, Enid Blyton's Omnibus, July, Monday, Mr Galliano's Circus
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Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 14
Last time Bill checked out another airfield where he met two interesting characters. Chapter 14 Exiting the phone box Bill returned to his car and took out the packed lunch from Mrs Evans. He had eaten her food enough times … Continue reading
Monday #431
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
Posted in Blog talk
Tagged Boys' and Girls' Circus Book, Enid Blyton's Circus Book, July, Monday
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Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Children chapter 13
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
Hollow Tree House – the reality
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
Posted in Locations, Nature, Personal Experiences
Tagged Birnam, Dunkeld and Birnam, Hollow Tree House
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