Author Archives: Fiona

My twenty-second Noddy book: Cheer Up Little Noddy

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Fiona

This Noddy book has been the hardest to review. It was supposed to be my 18th review from the series, but when I opened my copy I discovered that it was missing the first 20 pages. I then added a … Continue reading →

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First Monday of May

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Fiona

It’s May now, not that the recent weather would lead you to believe that. For me the last week of April was not a case of April Showers. It was a case of repeated hail showers and then a reasonably … Continue reading →

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The Secret Series on TV – Moon Castle

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Fiona

The previous episode went for a very modern sci-fi feel, which was miles away from the original story. This time around they seem to have gone for a ghostly one, which doesn’t sound all that far from the book, but … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Fiona

Here we are, another Monday, another week into the year, and we here at Word of Blyton aren’t quite sure what this week will bring you. Fiona will try and get another TV epsiode of the Secret Series done and … Continue reading →

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The Twins at St Clare’s – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 6

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Fiona

This week (after abandoning this series for over a month) I got through two chapters. That leaves just five to go. Earlier posts – one, two, three, four and five. CHAPTER FIFTEEN: A TERRIBLE QUARREL The class-related discussions suffer from … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Fiona

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The Rilloby Fair Mystery

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Fiona

I did much better in reading the second book in the series, and read it over a couple of days this time. Again, I had picked it up quite naturally to read for myself and not for blogging which I … Continue reading →

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The Mondays Keep Coming

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Fiona

So we’re speeding through April already, and we’re into the second week! Oh gosh! This week Fiona will be bringing you the review of The Rilloby Fair Mystery, which I’m sure we’re all looking forward to. I hope to have … Continue reading →

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35 Things We Learned From the Famous Five a reblog from Forever Amber

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Fiona

Amber, of Forever Amber, has come up with a list of things we learn from the Famous Five, including: 1. All underground caves have a stream running through them. If you find yourself trapped in one (by smugglers, natch), all … Continue reading →

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The Secret Series on TV : The Secret of Killimooin

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Fiona

I’m going to break this post down into two headings: Things that are like the book and Things that are not like the book. I highly suspect that the second one will produce many more points. THINGS THAT ARE LIKE … Continue reading →

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First Monday of April

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Fiona

Easter is now over, and I have no chocolate left. I will just have to hope that I don’t get trapped in any caves now, as I will have nothing for sustenance. Not that I tend to carry chocolate in … Continue reading →

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The Rockingdown Mystery

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Fiona

Some considerable time ago – so long ago it was in 2015 – I started reading The Rockingdown Mystery for a read-a-thon on the Enid Blyton Society forums. I think I got about as far as page 29 before my … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Easter Monday!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Fiona

Well wow oh wow, in less than two weeks I’ve had my birthday and easter! How bizarre this is! I honestly don’t think they have ever been so close together! I know you’re all dying to hear what I got … Continue reading →

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The Secret Series on TV – The Secret of Spiggy Holes

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Fiona

I have been told that the Secret Series episodes get better as the show progresses, and I’m glad to say I can agree with that – but only just! The Secret of Spiggy Holes is an improvement on The Secret … Continue reading →

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First Monday of Spring

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Fiona

Yes, spring is finally with us in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures have risen by around two degrees and sunglasses have been deployed on at least one occasion. Long may it continue! I rather messed up last week, I’m afraid. I ended … Continue reading →

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The Twins at St Clare’s – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 5

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fiona

I have read through another three chapters this week (or really, six as I’ve got to read each twice). Earlier posts are in parts one, two, three and four. CHAPTER TWELVE: A BROKEN WINDOW – AND A PUNISHMENT As I’m … Continue reading →

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March of the Mondays

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Fiona

Half-way through March already and the year is flying by! So fast in fact I am having trouble remembering that it’s my birthday this week! I hope to get some Blyton things to write about for you, so I’ll keep … Continue reading →

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Well Done, Noddy! – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Fiona

This will be the last in this series as Well Done, Noddy! is the final book included in the treasury. The others: Noddy Goes to Toyland Hurrah for Little Noddy! Noddy and His Car Here Comes Noddy Again A FEW … Continue reading →

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First Monday of March

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Fiona

I shouldn’t have mentioned spring in my last post as winter has made a come-back where I am. It’s very cold! I’m so ready for warm(er) weather. In the mean time we will be mostly indoors which will give us … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five Adventures Card Game played by Fiona

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Fiona

I persuaded Ewan to play this with me last night, and we fell into the same trap as Stef and I did. We drew a card on every turn (the instructions are not quite clear!) and made it pointless to … Continue reading →

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