Author Archives: Fiona

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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Monday round up

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Fiona

We’ve had a busy week this week, blogging away and the reward has been a surge in views! People are hopefully rediscovering us after their Christmas break. This week Fiona will be bringing you a review of the Secret Series … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five Stationery

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Fiona

I was treated to all three items of stationery in December. (I have a huge desire to mis-spell it as stationary every time I type that, despite knowing how wrong it is.) They came out in September last year and … Continue reading →

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Mid January Monday

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Fiona

Well we’re firmly into 2016 now and, along with all those people back at work and school, we are back to our usual blogging routine. I’ve got so many new things to review I’m starting with the easiest of them … Continue reading →

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2015 birthday and Christmas present round up

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Fiona

I can say I was truly spoiled last year, and I was lucky enough to get a whole pile of Blyton gifts between my birthday and Christmas. I will most like end up reviewing them all in-depth at some point, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2016 & 2015 in review

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Fiona

We made it! It’s four days into 2016 and we’re still here, blogging away. Sorry for not posting a New Year’s message on the actual day itself but both Fiona and I were pretty busy New Year’s Eve and New … Continue reading →

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My Christmas present round up

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Fiona

This year was one of the poorest for Blyton offerings in my house. In fact the lowest number of my presents to date were Blyton themed. However, I still have some pieces to share with you, though bar one, they … Continue reading →

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Last Monday of the year

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Fiona

This week will be another quiet one. On Wednesday Stef is going to show off any Blytony Christmas presents she got, and then on Friday we will just be wishing you a happy new year! After that we should get … Continue reading →

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