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Stef’s 10 Facts about the Famous Five and Me

Posted on February 24, 2013 by pippastef

I was sorting out my profile on the Enid Blyton Society forums the other day, and came across this old post. So with a keen sense of “Wow I can use this again!” and with a few added pieces of information I … Continue reading →

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February Flowers

Posted on February 22, 2013 by pippastef

Once again, I bring you a list of February Flowers from Enid Blyton’s Nature Lover’s Book. Over the previous four months we have brought you November, December and January Flowers. I hoped you all enjoyed those blogs because now you … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by pippastef

Now… what can I possibly say to tempt you to come and visit us this week? Well I can offer you another Secret Seven review from Ben for our guest blog on Wednesday. I can’t say what Fiona might offer … Continue reading →

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Preview Night

Posted on February 15, 2013 by pippastef

It had to happen. At some point in my life I was going to have to get up on a stage in front of strangers and read out a piece of my beloved fan fiction and open it to praise … Continue reading →

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Julian’s News, chapter 3

Posted on February 9, 2013 by pippastef

I know it’s been a long time coming, and I really hope that you think it’s worth it. This is the third part of my little venture into Kirrin, where Julian tells the rest of the Five about his girlfriend, … Continue reading →

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Monday Comes Knocking

Posted on February 4, 2013 by pippastef

Once more another week has passed by, and Monday is upon us again. Also it’s the first Monday of February – just where did January go? Coming up this week we have another blog from Sunskriti from her Animal Exploration … Continue reading →

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Upper Fourth at Malory Towers

Posted on February 3, 2013 by pippastef

The fourth book in the Malory Towers series sees the girls gearing up to sit their School Certificate (as far as I can work out an equivalent of O Levels and GSCEs). Once more we are treated to a lot … Continue reading →

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A winter walk at Bourne End

Posted on January 27, 2013 by pippastef

When I mentioned my trip to Bourne end Fiona asked me: “Are you going to do a blog for each season?” I said: “Maybe.” I guess in a way I was telling the truth! Last Monday I woke up to … Continue reading →

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Monday Madness

Posted on January 21, 2013 by pippastef

So here we are, another Monday, another week. Here in the UK we’re having some very wintry weather with lots of snow! So if you’re cold and stuck in doors may I suggest you check out this last weeks World … Continue reading →

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January Flowers

Posted on January 20, 2013 by pippastef

Like the December flowers list, I’m sure you’re once again wondering what flowers could be out in this cold dreary British January, well bear with me: we shall soon know which flowers can be found! Once again, taken from “Enid … Continue reading →

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Article: “Granny, Noddy and Me” an interview with Sophie Smallwood

Posted on January 16, 2013 by pippastef

This evening I stumbled on an article in the Guardian Online which is based around an interview with Sophie Smallwood – Enid Blyton’s granddaughter. The article, titled ‘Granny, Noddy and Me’ seems to be to be a beautiful insight into how … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by pippastef

We have reached the end of 2012 – a big year it seems for everyone! But now we have 2013 to meet and greet. Hopefully we will be treated to a good year! Once again, Happy New Year to you … Continue reading →

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Julian’s News, chapter 2

Posted on December 29, 2012 by pippastef

For those of you have been following the blog and have read my two previous posts of Enid Blyton fan fiction, this post will be no surprise for you. Well it might be, but hopefully not too much. In case … Continue reading →

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Third Year at Malory Towers

Posted on December 27, 2012 by pippastef

Warning: Spoilers Third Year at Malory Towers isn’t quite the entire full year that the title suggests. In fact it is only the spring term (at closest guess) as the girls come back in the cold and are squabbling over … Continue reading →

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A very Blyton Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2012 by pippastef

It seemed only proper on Boxing Day to talk about the presents I received yesterday for Christmas. I mean the Blyton themed ones of course! I received three Blytonian presents from friends yesterday (none from family I’m afraid). Quite a high … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by pippastef

From Fiona and I, we wish all our readers a merry Christmas and happy holidays. Thank you for all your support and I hope you’ll keep reading our blog in the new year! But for now, enjoy your Christmas and holidays! Many … Continue reading →

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Julian Kirrin vs David Morton

Posted on December 23, 2012 by pippastef

Now I know that this is a site dedicated to Enid Blyton, and a lot of you are probably thinking “who on earth is David Morton? He’s not from Blyton!” but occasionally, an author or character comparison from another author … Continue reading →

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December Flowers

Posted on December 19, 2012 by pippastef

Last month we brought you November Flowers from Enid Blyton’s Nature Lover’s Book so naturally we are following up with December’s Flowers. I know, I can hear you saying “flowers… flowers in December? You must be pulling my leg!”  however, it’s true … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five TV Series

Posted on December 18, 2012 by pippastef

There have been a few adaptions of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five for the television and screen over the years. The first was Five on a Treasure Island in 1957, in black-and-white, made as a weekly serial for cinema goers by … Continue reading →

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More Monday Musings

Posted on December 17, 2012 by pippastef

Another Monday has come around, and you may have noted that we didn’t have our regular “this is what’s coming up this week” post last week, and that was because we had enough material to keep going through Monday (not … Continue reading →

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