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Author Archives: Fiona
My childhood books, part 6
With all the series posts complete it’s time for me to look back at the stand-alone titles I had as a child. In no particular order I had Hollow Tree House, The Children at Green Meadows, The Put-em-Rights, Those Dreadful Children, … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Experiences, Purchases
Tagged Armada, Bimbo and Topsy, Dean & Son, Editions, Elizabeth Wall, Grace Lodge, Hollow Tree House, Illustrators, Liz Roberts, My Childhood Books, Stand Alone Titles, The Family at Red-Roofs, The Put-em-Rights, Those Dreadful Children, W. Spence
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Fiona’s 10 Facts About the Famous Five and Me
Again I find myself inspired to blog by a post of Stef’s (hope you don’t think I’m too much of a copycat!) I too had previously written my 10 facts on the Enid Blyton Society forums, and have reworked them … Continue reading
Monday? More like Make-a-mess-of-it-day
As you might have noticed, things didn’t go quite to plan on the blog this week. Firstly I didn’t write fast enough to post anything on Friday, and then WordPress ate the schedule so my finally-finished post didn’t get published … Continue reading
The Castle of Adventure
The second book of the adventure series sees Mrs Mannering take the four children on holiday where they of course manage to fall into an adventure. Castle of Adventure was first published in 1946. … Continue reading
The Happy Monday
For once I’m pleased it’s Monday. The schools are off, and that means I’m off too! Coming up on the blog this week is Poppy’s book of the month, my review of The Castle of Adventure, and most likely something from … Continue reading
The Island of Adventure
The Island of Adventure was first published in 1944 and is the first book of the series. There will probably be some spoilers in this review, so you have been warned. THE LOCATION The story opens … Continue reading
Many a Monday Makes a Muckle
Welcome to another week on the World of Blyton Blog. Another week has slipped away and we’re nearly at the end of January already. Coming soon on the blog will be some more fanfiction, a new writer and further reviews … Continue reading
An introduction to the Adventure Series
The eight books in the Adventure Series are about the Mannering/ Trent/ Cunningham/ Smugs children (not as confusing as it sounds – honest) and the thrilling adventures they tumble headlong into at every opportunity. This lot are a bit more … Continue reading
Posted in Characters
Tagged Aunt Allie, Bill Cunningham, Dinah Mannering, Jack Trent, Kiki, Lucy-Ann Trent, Mrs Mannering, Philip Mannering, The Adventure Series
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Monday with milestones and maps
Monday has snuck up on us again, it feels like it was only yesterday I was writing about it being the first Monday of a new year. Last week I listed some of what was to come on the blog … Continue reading
My childhood books, part 5
I’ve now reached the last of Enid Byton’s series, or rather, the end of the ones I actually owned. I’ll talk about The Secret Seven, St Clare’s, The Farm Series and The Naughtiest Girl in this post. THE SECRET SEVEN I … Continue reading
First Monday Musings of 2013
It’s the first Monday of 2013 and for many of us that means a return to the ‘real world’ aka work – or at least that’s what it means for me! We’re starting to get used to our new blog … Continue reading
Series Synopsis: The Famous Five Books 19-21
Here we are, at the end of this series of posts (did I just hear a lot of “phews” there?) One last time, there may be spoilers ahead. FIVE GO TO DEMON’S ROCKS, 1961 The Location: The village and lighthouse at … Continue reading
Little New Year – A Poem by Enid Blyton
It’s the start of a new year today, so here is a little poem from Enid Blyton about the joys a new year brings. Oh, little New Year, we are glad you have come, You’ll bring us the snowdrop and … Continue reading
A Monday Message
It’s the last Monday of the year and here at World of Blyton we’re starting our new year’s resolution early. After a bit of discussion over at the Enid Blyton Society Forums we’ve decided to reduce the number of blogs … Continue reading
In the Stable – A poem by Enid Blyton
It’s Christmas Day tomorrow, and at the heart of it is the story of the nativity. Enid Blyton tells it here in the poem form from the perspective of the stable animals. The ox raised up his head On Christmas … Continue reading
Raining in Sheets – A poem by Enid Blyton
With all the wet weather we’ve been having, this poem from Blyton seemed to fit the bill: My Mummy looked out of the window and said “Dear me, what a terrible day! It’s raining in sheets, so we can’t go … Continue reading
Birthday presents and Boots libraries
As you might have seen on the blog last week (thanks to Stef!) it was my birthday, and this birthday I was lucky enough to get a Blyton book. It wasn’t just any Blyton book either – it was Mr … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Experiences
Tagged Birthday Presents, Boots the chemist, Gifts, History, Libraries, Mr Pink-Whistle's Party
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My childhood books, part 3
Parts one and two covered Amelia Jane, the Famous Five, the Adventure Series and Malory Towers. Next I’m going to blether about the Secret Series, the Galliano’s Circus Series and the Adventurous Four. THE SECRET SERIES I’ve always liked the Secret Series, though … Continue reading
My Favourite Birthday Cake – Enid Blyton Style
I think I might have mentioned it once or twenty times twice, but Five Go to Smuggler’s Top is one of my favourite books. For that reason my lovely mother made me this cake for my ninth birthday – though she missed … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Experiences
Tagged Birthdays, Cake, Five Go to Smuggler's Top, The Famous Five
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