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The Adventure Series on TV – The Sea of Adventure

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Fiona

I think that Valley of Adventure has to be the strongest episode of this series so far (and far better than anything from The Secret Series had to offer). I really hope the series can stay on form at this point … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tricks in St Andrews, chapter 2

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Fiona

Anatoly and David turned quickly on their heels, though they knew what it would be. “That would the ghost then!” David said, pretending to swallow and take a step forward towards it. “What’s your problem?” he asked it as Anatoly … Continue reading →

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Monday #189

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Fiona

We’ve got a longer list than usual for you this week. With Halloween today we have the second half of our new story, plus our usual weekly posts, then we will finish with our roundup for October. (As by then … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tricks in St Andrews, chapter 1

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Fiona

Julian ran his hand through his hair and took a step back from the mirror to check that the chalk dust hadn’t fallen too heavily on his shirt, bow tie and tweed jacket. He took the finishing touch, a bushy … Continue reading →

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My three top baddies

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Fiona

And so here is my ‘surprise’ for the week. Talking of surprises we will also have one on Sunday for you – a Halloween themed one. Continuing on from three favourite characters, and three favourite adults I have decided to … Continue reading →

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Monday #188

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Fiona

Good Monday all! Hope you had a lovely weekend! We shall have a bit of a surprise on Wednesday as to what we’re getting from Fiona as she’s having difficulty deciding at the moment, but I’m sure she’ll come up … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage: How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 5

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Fiona

I’m keeping up with my resolution to do at least one of these a month (so far!). Previous instalments can be seen  here, here, here and here. As always my own copy is a Methuen from 1957 – a 12th reprint/impression of the original. The new … Continue reading →

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Monday #187

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Fiona

Well, it’s Monday again. I’m lucky not to get the Monday blues like so many people do, as I’m either off on Monday (and Tuesday!) or working 5-8pm on a Monday (and still off on the Tuesday). But for those … Continue reading →

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My three Favourite Blyton adults

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Fiona

As so often is the case Stef had a good idea for a blog and now I am going to shamelessly  copy her and do the exact same. Strangely, coming up with three favourite adults has been a lot easier … Continue reading →

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If you like Blyton: Dead Man’s Cove reviewed by Fiona

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Fiona

This is the first in the Laura Marlin series by Lauren St John. Stef read and reviewed it a while back, and when I spotted it in my library I thought I might as well give it a go. OF LAURA … Continue reading →

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Monday #186

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Fiona

Happy Monday all and sundry, we had a lovely day down here on Sunday – there was sun and there were times I didn’t even need a jacket! Anyway we’ve got a three article week lined up for you this … Continue reading →

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More on Enid Blyton’s Magazine

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Fiona

A while back I wrote about my new (and admittedly meagre) collection of Enid Blyton’s magazines. I had 23 at the time, out of the 162 that were printed. I thought I’d be unlikely to grow that collection as the … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Series on TV – The Valley of Adventure

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Fiona

I am going to watch the third episode from The Adventure Series this week – and thankfully we are back to a familiar title and hopefully a more familiar plot! THE ALWAYS MYSTERIOUS PRECREDITS SCENE This time we are on … Continue reading →

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Monday #185

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Fiona

We are going to have another TV themed week this week, with both Stef and I continuing with our reviews of the 7os Famous Five and the Adventure Series respectively. Fear not, though, if you’re not a fan of the … Continue reading →

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September 2016 round up

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Fiona

Its that time of the month again, where we round up what we’ve been up to and what’s been going on behind the blogs and the computer! Hope you’ll join in and let us know a little of what you’ve … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage: How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 4

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Fiona

I’m determined to keep coming back to this every third week or so, purely so that it doesn’t take me a whole year to get through it! The other parts are here, here and here. As always my own copy is a Methuen from … Continue reading →

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Monday #184

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Fiona

Just a quick blog from me today as I’m later writing this than I thought I would be, and I have to head off to bed shortly. Anyway, we’ve got an awesome week lined up for you!

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If you like Blyton: Arsenic for Tea by Robin Stevens

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Fiona

Having started to read this book I am wondering if perhaps I should have made the title If you like Agatha Christie… as this book has moved away from the Malory Towers backdrop to a secluded country mansion where a … Continue reading →

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Monday #183

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Fiona

After spending what must have amounted to 15-20 hours of work on the Blyton on TV and in film guide, this week we’re going back to just the two regular posting days so that I can relax again. I’m glad I … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Blyton on TV and in film

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Fiona

This is a chronological list of Enid Blyton’s works adapted for TV and film. I haven’t included stage or theatre productions unless they were filmed. I have tried to include information about who made the work, the cast, episode titles … Continue reading →

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