Author Archives: Fiona

My childhood books, part 1

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Fiona

This series of posts is inspired by a thread on the Enid Blyton Society Forums, where members are discussing which Blyton was the first they read or bought. Many of them have fond memories of a particular copy of the … Continue reading →

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World of Blyton Blog has had 2,000 views!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Fiona

After our excitement when we reached 1,000 views in 17 days, we’ve made another 1,000 in just 10 days. We really can’t believe it. (We’re not going to blog every thousand views… we’ll stop by the time we reach 10,000 or so, … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Enid Blyton on the 44th anniversary of her death

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Fiona

Forty-four years ago today, on 28 November 1968, Enid Blyton passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 71. It is a testament to her that so many years later she is still read and loved by so … Continue reading →

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Just another manic Monday

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Fiona

Monday has rolled around again, so welcome to a new week here at the World of Blyton Blog. We’re a bit unprepared this week (a recurring theme behind the scenes here) but will be posting another piece from Su for … Continue reading →

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Comic Strip Presents… Five Go to Rehab – A Review

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Fiona

I’ve just gotten around to watching Five Go to Rehab as I recorded it when it was originally on. I have to say I have mixed feelings about the programme now I’ve seen it. There were definitely some good things about … Continue reading →

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Series Synopsis: Famous Five Books 7-9

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Fiona

Welcome to the third in the series of Famous Five posts. As usual, there may be spoilers for the books you’ve not read yet (if so, shame on you, get reading!) Interestingly, Blyton had intended to finish the series with … Continue reading →

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Fiona’s Three Favourite Characters

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Fiona

Reading Pippastef’s blog post on her three favourite characters inspired me write my own. When it came to it though, I had real trouble coming up with three characters. Other people seem to be able to instantly produce a few … Continue reading →

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World of Blyton Blog has hit 1,000 views!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Fiona

It’s true, today at just 17 days old the World of Blyton Blog has been viewed 1,000 times. Actually 1,081 times as I am writing this. Stef and I have become quite obsessed with all the statistics that are generated … Continue reading →

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Banshee Towers, You Are Mine

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Fiona

Well, it has happened. Much sooner than I’d anticipated; my long wished for copy of The Mystery of Banshee Towers arrived today. “But weren’t you going on about ordering it just the other day?” I hear you ask. Yes, I placed the … Continue reading →

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The Weather – A poem by Enid Blyton

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Fiona

November is truly upon us now, and the weather seems to be all over the place. Here are some wise (and rhyming) words on the matter from Blyton. I don’t mind the weather to-day, It can rain or freeze, The … Continue reading →

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The tale of how I completed my Five Find-Outers collection

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Fiona

Something fantastic happened to me tonight. I have finally acquired ordered a copy of The Mystery of Banshee Towers – the final Five Find-Outers book. I’ve been buying original hardbacks for nearly ten years – I started by filling in the gaps in my Famous … Continue reading →

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Series Synopsis: The Famous Five Books 4-6

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Fiona

A guide to the Five’s next three adventures, and again, if you haven’t read the books this might contain some spoilers. FIVE GO TO SMUGGLER’S TOP, 1945 The Locations: Smuggler’s Top is a huge, old, rambling house on top of … Continue reading →

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Dead Leaves – A poem by Enid Blyton

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Fiona

I’ve been admiring all the autumn leaves when I’ve been out recently, and then I read this poem and thought I should share it. Did I hear some one say that the leaves were dead? Well, it’s quite a mistake, … Continue reading →

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Series Synopsis: Famous Five Books 1-3

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Fiona

A short guide to the first three Famous Five adventures. There are some spoilers if you haven’t read the books yet. FIVE ON A TREASURE ISLAND, 1942 The Location: Kirrin Bay. The Kirrin Bay area has belonged to Aunt Fanny’s … Continue reading →

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Who are the Famous Five? a short guide

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Fiona

Here’s a short guide to who makes up the Famous Five and the grown-ups who are responsible for them during the adventure-filled school holidays. JULIAN Older brother to Dick and Anne, cousin to George. Julian is generally in charge of … Continue reading →

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