Author Archives: Fiona

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

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Fiona

I will be comparing an Egmont paperback from 2005 (another loan from Stef) to a Methuen 6th impression from 1945. The Methuen should be pretty close to the original text, if not identical so we shall see how many changes have … Continue reading →

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First Term at Malory Towers: Audio adaptation

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Fiona

Well thank goodness I still have a working tape machine in my room otherwise I wouldn’t be able to bring you this blog at all. Once I had located the tape I slipped it in the player and off we … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Fiona

Well I spent a long weekend in Bath, Wiltshire (UK) and I got thoroughly wet. As some of you know Bath is synonymous with Jane Austen, along with Bath buns and the Roman baths. So we had a nice time … Continue reading →

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My twenty-first Noddy book: Noddy and the Aeroplane

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Fiona

This will probably be my last Noddy review for a while, at least until I can get my hands on the three titles I don’t have. My Noddy and the Aeroplane is one of the slightly newer hardbacks which is very similar to … Continue reading →

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First Monday of November

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Fiona

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Collecting Children’s Books by Fiona

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Fiona

The title of this blog is simply the title of the book I have been reading: Collecting Children’s Books compiled by Book and Collector Magazine. Normally I would be more specific and add ‘review’ or some other context to a … Continue reading →

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Last Monday in October

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Fiona

So as October draws to an end and Halloween marks the end of the month, I s’pose its only fair to tell you what we have on the blog this week! Fiona may or may not manage to do  blog … Continue reading →

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Hurrah For Little Noddy! – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Fiona

I realise now (having quickly browsed the previous Noddy comparison) that I didn’t do a tally of changes. I’ve now counted and can declare it was 14 – going by the same rule as past books and only counting the … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Fiona

I don’t usually mind Mondays all that much, but this Monday I’m back to work after a week off so it is not my favourite day. I spent a few days in Crieff while I was off and visited the … Continue reading →

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My favourite Enid Blyton quotes

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Fiona

This post was inspired by an article on the Guardian site: Six of the best Enid Blyton quotes which was published in honour of Enid Blyton’s birthday this year. Two of the quotes were no surprise as they are always floating … Continue reading →

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Just another Manic Monday

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Fiona

We are steaming through October now, it’s the middle of the month already! Who can believe that? I started my new job last week, and it already feels like I’ve been there ages! Anyway, from Fiona this week, we will … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five Adventure Game book 2 as played by Fiona

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Fiona

Based on Five Go Adventuring Again this seems to be partly a book and partly a game. It’s not quite like the ones where you create your own story by choosing what direction to go in, as it’s based on an … Continue reading →

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First Monday of October

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Fiona

After Stef hurriedly threw together a Monday post last week we’ve switched so it’s my turn now. No wonder neither of us ever knows if we’re coming or going! Anyway, we do have a plan for the week: So we’ll … Continue reading →

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My twentieth Noddy book – Noddy and the Tootles

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Fiona

I can’t believe I’m almost done with the Noddy series now. I only have one more that I can review, then I’ll have to source the three I’m lacking. (Those would be Noddy Meets Father Christmas, Noddy and Tessie Bear … Continue reading →

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Whoops! It’s Monday!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Fiona

So, er, yes; We forgot it was Monday today! Silly us! As Fiona has a busy morning ahead of her before she starts work, I’m just stepping in to bring you the schedule for this week. Fiona will be bringing … Continue reading →

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Fiona’s six favourite Enid Blyton Books

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Fiona

I was rather stuck for a post this week as I didn’t want to subject you all to Noddy too many weeks in a row. This post was Stef’s idea as I hadn’t thought of anything myself and she assures … Continue reading →

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Monday Again

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Fiona

Once more we are faced with another Monday and another week of blogs. This week I am going to try and bring you a cherry cake from a recipe in the Enid Blyton Society Journal. This is a recipe that … Continue reading →

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Noddy Goes to Toyland – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Fiona

A while back I picked up a 2007 “classic treasury” of Noddy in a charity shop. It contains the first five books (which I already have) but at £3 it seemed a bargain for such a big chunky book. I’m … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Fiona

Last week was a wash-out blogging-wise so this week we’re just going to attempt to  do what we were supposed to have already done? Clear as mud? Good.

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First Monday of September

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Fiona

Well we have reached September, the weather has been increasingly colder and I’ve already dug out my winter jumpers and pyjamas. Have you been getting cold? Anyway way we’re up for an exciting week this week. Fiona is going to … Continue reading →

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