Author Archives: Fiona

Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Simply Wizard Jammy Buns from Malory Towers by Helen at Novelicious

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Fiona

I know we promised the next chapter of Poppy’s fic for you today, but I had a Mr Twiddle moment last night and forgot to organise that. I’m blaming an impromptu day off yesterday which left me a bit lost … Continue reading →

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And We’re Back to Monday

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Fiona

Gosh its been a week already (since my birthday! – thank you all for your kind wishes!) and  the weather here in the UK seems to be getting colder not warmer, what a shame. It wouldn’t have dared to do … Continue reading →

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My first Noddy book: Hurrah for Little Noddy

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Fiona

As I’ve possibly mentioned before, to my knowledge I’ve never read a Noddy book before. I’ve always been aware of Noddy, and I could probably sing a good chunk of the TV theme song (despite not being sure whether I’ve … Continue reading →

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Birthday Monday

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Fiona

I’ll start with the most important news – it’s Stef’s birthday today! I’m sure you’ll all join me in wishing her a very happy birthday. I did try and get Julian parcelled up to send to her, but he wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 8

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Fiona

So at long last I have finished reading and comparing the two copies of the book! The last two chapters were actually quite light on alterations so it means I have time and words for a summary of sorts. First, … Continue reading →

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Getting children to read classic books – or not!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Fiona

Originally posted on Wendy's World:
If you wanted to find me as a child, all you had to do was look in the nearest corner and I’d be more than likely sat in it with my nose buried in…

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March Monday

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Fiona

We’re back to Monday again! I must say our most popular post last week was Fiona’s captions! They certainly brightened my day! Hopefully she’ll come up with some more soon, but for this week she shall be treating us to … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five TV Series: Even More (Funny) Captions

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Fiona

The captions I put on a fortnight ago seemed to go down well so I thought I would put some more on this week (as I couldn’t think of anything else to do!) Firstly, carrying on from last week’s leaning … Continue reading →

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First Monday in March

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Fiona

I can hardly believe it’s March already! We’re nearly at 50,000 views on the blog so hopefully by next week’s post we’ll be celebrating that. To earn those views we’ll be putting up another chapter of Poppy’s Adventure Series fanfic … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 7

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Fiona

The book is getting to some of its most exiting scenes now, so I wonder what effect that will have had on the editor’s pen? [I’ll admit to one of my grammar problems now, I really struggle with affect and … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Fiona

I hate to speak too soon but I think it might have stopped raining? I hope so, we had some really nice springy weather yesterday, in which I went for a walk in, with my dear friend Catherine (and managed … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five 90s Series: Some More (Funny) Captions

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Fiona

A while back I posted these, and so for today I thought I’d post a few more funnies to do with the 90s Famous Five series. First up is a lengthy one entitled A study of Famous Five covers. I … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Fiona

Well it’s Monday again, so it’s time for another Monday post. There’s not much news this week, but I have added a link to our Pinterest to the blogroll. We’ve got boards on every Blytony topic possible from Blytony places, … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 6

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Fiona

So as promised here is the next two chapters of Five on a Treasure Island, compared to note any textual changes between them. (In case you’re just joining us, I’m comparing a 1965 17th impression to a 1997 paperback.) Earlier … Continue reading →

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Looks like it’s Monday Again

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Fiona

Yes it’s Monday again, and February is whizzing by, and there  does not seem to be an end in sight to this horrible wet windy weather we seem to be having! Never mind, at least we can all curl up … Continue reading →

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Looking at The Famous Five Annual 2014 part 2

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Fiona

I did exactly half the book last time so here are my thoughts on the second half. THE FIVE’S FRIENDS A list of the friendly people the five run into on their adventures from Aggie at Owl’s Dene to Berta … Continue reading →

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First Monday of February

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Fiona

I can hardly believe it but we are into the second month of 2014 already! We celebrated that fact with a lovely Blyton poem yesterday though. This week I am hoping to finish my review of the Famous Five Annual, we … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 5

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Fiona

I’m sure by now these posts don’t need any real introduction. This one looks at chapters nine and ten, and continues to suggest that more action equals more editing! Earlier posts can be found here, here, here and here. CHAPTER … Continue reading →

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Creative Kid Thursday – Wonder Reader Faith Jackson!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Fiona

Had a link to this lovely little article sent to us by Faith’s mum, and we thought it so good we just had to share it.

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Last Monday in January

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Fiona

Gosh hasn’t January gone quickly? I can’t believe that by the end of this week we shall already be in February! Anyway time waits for no man (or woman) as we well know and we are in to another week … Continue reading →

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