Author Archives: Fiona

New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 5

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Fiona

Last time the five continued their exploration of the Llammas market and some of them tried mulled wine.   David laughed at Julian and shook his head. “That was fun though,” he said, propping himself up on the fountain. “What … Continue reading →

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My tenth Noddy book: Well Done Noddy!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Fiona

Not the book I was expecting to be reviewing this week due to various rescheduling issues over the past few weeks but never mind. Well Done Noddy! is the fifth book in the series, and for a brief time I … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Fiona

Well last week was a bit of a disaster all-round and the schedule rather went to pot. Hopefully we will do a bit better this week. On Wednesday it should be another chapter of Poppy’s fic, which we’re nearing the … Continue reading →

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Five Go to Mystery Moor: An exciting dramatised adventure

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Fiona

Admittedly this isn’t one of my favourite Famous Five books. Which is odd as I love the tale of the Bartles. Some combination of all the horses, moors and gypsies just don’t do it for me. I don’t hate it … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 4

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Fiona

Last time the five headed out in the evening to the Llammas fair, where we find them now. After wandering around a little Anatoly found one of their favourite fish and chip shops had opened a stall, and so he … Continue reading →

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Monday 1st December

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Fiona

So it’s here, the dreaded (or celebrated) D month, and we’re in the middle of winter now so time to cuddle up with some good books and a lovely hot drink- hopefully in front of a fire if you’re lucky … Continue reading →

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The Island of Adventure – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 3

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Fiona

We’re up to chapters five and six now, and as I was looking at my excel file I realised there was something I forgot to cover last time. Oops. It wasn’t changes to the text so it’s not too bad … Continue reading →

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Last Monday in November

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Fiona

And with that, the month is already gone. Before we know it it will be December! It’s certainly cold enough much of the time to be winter already, even if it’s not. I will have to start my Christmas shopping … Continue reading →

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Middle of the Month Monday Post

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Fiona

So we’re part way through the month, and all that bit closer to Christmas, oh dear, say I! Just when I want to be curling up with good books, it’s time to get busy! Anyway, this week, we have another … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island: An exciting dramatised adventure

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Fiona

No matter how hard I searched I could not find my Telegraph copy of Five on a Treasure Island, or Five Go Adventuring Again. I really can’t think where they’ve got to as I’d never have thrown them out. Stef … Continue reading →

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November Monday

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Fiona

It gets colder by the day it would seem – we’re now into full-on hats-gloves-and-scarves weather. Now’s the time for cosying up with a book if there ever was one. We have a new writer on the blog this week … Continue reading →

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The Island of Adventure – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 2

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Fiona

On to chapters three and four this week. We’ll meet Jo-Jo/Joe now that should be interesting! The previous instalment can be read here. My own copy of the book is a 1955 8th impression and the modern copy I’m comparing it … Continue reading →

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An interview with Sue Welford – Author of the Just George Series

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Fiona

A while back Stef posted a partial review of The Adventures of George and Timmy. Although it doesn’t say on the cover (though some later editions have an addendum inside) it was written by Sue Welford. Sue actually visited the blog and commented … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Us!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Fiona

Yesterday saw our second birthday here on World of Blyton! Happy 2nd birthday to us! Thank you for all your support over the year, and we hope you have enjoyed all of our articles. This week we have a nice … Continue reading →

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My ninth Noddy book: Here Comes Noddy Again

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Fiona

This is number four in the series of Noddy books, and one of the ones I picked up on eBay recently. Unfortunately the front board is completely detached from the rest of the book (which is more than just a … Continue reading →

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Last Monday in October

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Fiona

The clocks went back yesterday and we got a lovely extra hour of sleep. It’s lighter in the mornings now, but darker in the evening, and you can feel winter’s not that far off. All the more reason to stay … Continue reading →

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Five Go to Demon’s Rocks: An exciting dramatised adventure

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Fiona

Five Go to Demon’s Rocks is also available on YouTube so I’ve sat myself down tonight to listen to it and share my thoughts. This was released on the Hodder CDs with Soper illustrations in 2007, along with Five Go … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday Again!

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Fiona

We’re back to Monday again, and I had no blog for you again yesterday, I’m sorry. I hope to be able to bring you a review of Castle of Adventure this week. Fiona is reviewing another audio book, Five Go … Continue reading →

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The Island of Adventure – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Fiona

I finished comparing The Secret Island a few weeks ago and have decided to do another Island based story, The Island of Adventure. I’m anticipating quite a lot of changes around the character of Jo-Jo/Joe and I’m quite looking forward to seeing just … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Fiona

So it’s another Monday. This week we’ve got another chapter of Cathy’s Barney Mysteries fanfic for you, and I’ve decided to start a new series comparing the original text to a modern one; this time it will be the The Island … Continue reading →

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