Author Archives: Fiona

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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Last Monday of the Month

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Fiona

So this week we see the last day of February, the 29th, which won’t come around for another 4 years! In which time we shall (hopefully) have a new government and the next Olympic Games will be almost upon us. … Continue reading →

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The Twins at St Clare’s – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 4

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Fiona

I’ve compared three chapters this week, from the Egmont paperback from 2005 (on loan from Stef) and the Methuen 6th impression from 1945. Earlier posts are in parts one, two and three. CHAPTER NINE: A LACROSSE MATCH – AND A PUZZLE For … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Fiona

Another week and we’re creeping closer to spring (only a month to go!). Stef’s post from last about Murder Most Unladylike has proved popular, and has even been read by Robin Stevens herself! (The joys of twitter!) I have a … Continue reading →

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Looking at The Famous Five Annual 2016, part 2

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Fiona

On to the second half of the annual this week. The first half is reviewed here. You can also see my review of the first annual from 2014 here and here, and then the 2015 one here and here. A TOUR … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Fiona

Well February seems to be disappearing very very fast! Its probably because its a short month, but it always feels like its going quicker than all the others! Anyway this week we have a recommended read from me of Robin … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Noddy Again – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Fiona

Continuing with this series I’ve looked through my old hardback (so old the cover is in two parts…) and the treasury. Previous posts: Noddy Goes to Toyland Hurrah for Little Noddy! Noddy and His Car A FEW CHANGES ARE THE … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Fiona

Trying to get back on track this week, here’s our schedule:

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Looking at The Famous Five Annual 2016, part 1

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Fiona

In what has become an ‘annual’ tradition I will look at the current year’s annual in two parts. (Apologies for the bad pun.) You can see my review of the first annual from 2014 here and here, and then the … Continue reading →

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Monday comes round again!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Fiona

So here we are, another Monday, and we’re already in Feburary! How on Blyton did that happen? Anyway I’ve had a weekend off, and one that has been most productive, as my bomb site of a room has been tidied … Continue reading →

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The Twins at St Clare’s – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 3

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Fiona

I’m going to get back into this comparison after a bit of a break over Christmas and the new year. Previous posts are here and here. I am comparing an Egmont paperback from 2005 (on loan from Stef) with a Methuen 6th … Continue reading →

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Missed Monday

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Fiona

So Fiona was supposed to bring the Monday blog this week, but as she has to be up obscenely early so she’s done the picture and didn’t manage to write up a blog, so I’m just going to put the … Continue reading →

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The Secret Series on TV – The Secret Island

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Fiona

Tonight I’ve sat down to watch the first episode of the Secret Series as adapted by Umbrella Entertainment in the 1990s. It should be an interesting experience as judging from the back of the box, the programme bears little resemblance … Continue reading →

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