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Author Archives: pippastef
Making Blyton’s Food: Jam tarts
The name says it all, doesn’t it? Jam tarts. Probably the most iconic food of children’s literature, immortalised in Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and they were a staple favourite of Blyton, appearing in two books that spring to … Continue reading
Posted in Food and recipes
Tagged Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer, Jam Tarts, Jane Brocket, Making Blyton's Food
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Bill (Wilhelmina) Robinson of Malory Towers
We all must be aware of Blyton’s most famous tomboy, the one and only Georgina Kirrin. In this series I hope to take you through six of Blyton’s best tomboys (i.e. the ones Fiona and I can think of right … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2014
We welcomed in the New year last night and I hope you’ll forgive this post for being a little late today! Hope you all had a lovely and safe new years eve! Now as Fiona wrote out Blyton’s New Year … Continue reading
Posted in Blog talk, Poetry
Tagged Auld Lang Syne, January, New Year's Day, The Enid Blyton Poetry Book
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The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 9
You can catch up with each chapter below, before hurrying on to chapter nine. Hope you enjoy! Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight So if you’re all up to date: … Continue reading
Five Run Away Together
I recently had a conversation about this particular Enid Blyton novel and an interpretation of the story. In the past people have suggested that the Famous Five behaved appallingly towards the Sticks and their dog; however last week the person … Continue reading
Making Blyton’s Food: Mince pies
I know it’s been a while since I have done a foodie blog, and I apologise, but things just got away from me. As the title suggests, I’m bringing you a blog on mince pies. Now I’m not entirely sure … Continue reading
Posted in Food and recipes
Tagged Christmas, Food and recipes, Making Blyton's Food, Mince Pies
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The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 8
Previous chapters can be found by clicking on the links below: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven I hope you enjoy chapter eight! Chapter 8 Sally and Darrell had seen the whole … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 7
Here’s chapter seven of The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure to go with St Andrews day which was yesterday in Scotland! Previous chapters can be found here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six … Continue reading
Sunset at Bourne End
I am afraid it’s a rather simple blog today, but I feel I must share it with you before it gets far from my mind. The other day, after work, just as it was getting dark, I made the mad … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 6
You can catch up on past chapters using the links below: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five I hope you enjoy chapter six! Chapter 6 Soon they were all down by the sea, and small sandy … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 5
I hope you enjoy the next chapter of The Missing Papers: A St Andrew’s Mystery. If you’re just joining us, previous chapters can be found here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Enjoy! Chapter 5 Sally had been … Continue reading
Round the Year with Enid Blyton: Autumn Book
The Autumn Book from Enid Blyton’s Round the Year series can be found in two formats; either as a slim paper back volume with a pretty illustration of birds and apples on the front of a brown cover or in … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 4
I hope you enjoy chapter 4 of The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure. Things are beginning to hot up! Chapter 4 The debating society’s open night was being held in one of the big lecture theatres. It was one … Continue reading
October Flowers
So this is my last flowery post! We have come full circle in Enid Blyton’s Nature Lovers’ Book and my poor copy is looking rather worse for wear. (I think I’m going to have to replace it! It’s that poorly!) So here we … Continue reading
The Famous Five 70s Collector’s Edition DVD
When it was announced to be finally hitting the shelves in August of 2012, the fans of the 1970s TV series went into squeals of delight. Many couldn’t wait to get their hands on this box set, which promised to included … Continue reading
If you like Blyton: The Mystery of the Whistling Caves by Helen Moss
We’ve all seen the books on the shelves that proclaim gaily that “If you like Enid Blyton, you’ll love this!” and if you’re anything like me and Fiona, we approach these books with caution. In experience the books that proclaim … Continue reading
The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 3
Chapters one and two can be found by clicking on the links. I’m sorry for the longer than usual chapter chunk, but I couldn’t find a good place to stop it before there! Enjoy! Chapter 3 Darrell and Sally … Continue reading
Just another Manic Monday
Monday, comes around too quickly doesn’t it. It’s a bit of a shame that it’s my turn this week for the Monday post, because Fiona got a new camera last week, and I think she’s dying to show off some … Continue reading
The feelings of Old Thatch from 4th August 2013
Ducking under the lych gate of Old Thatch almost makes you feel like you’re entering another, more magical world. Whatever the weather the magical feel of this garden does not disappoint. Once under the lych gate you are surrounded by high … Continue reading
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