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Author Archives: pippastef
The Mystery of the Strange Bundle, part 2
I think I must be in some sort of ‘anti-Fatty’ mood right now because I struggled to finish this book. It didn’t appeal to me I guess and the mystery is a bit dry. Lets take a look shall we? … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Strange Bundle
So I failed. I had one job and that was to read the book on my way up to Fiona’s when I was on the train, and I didn’t. On top of that, I’ve just not been reading because I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged Mr Goon, The Five Find-Outers, The Mystery of the Strange Bundle
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A Writer’s Garden 2: What we know about the original Old Thatch gardens
Last week we looked at the most up to date information we had from Old Thatch gardens and got an idea of the kind of place the cottage and gardens are, but as mentioned we don’t know very much about … Continue reading
Posted in Enid Blyton
Tagged Bourne End, Gillian Baverstock, Jackie Bennett, Old Thatch, Teachers World, Tess Livingstone, The Writers Garden
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A Writer’s Garden 1: Old Thatch in the present day, part one
I came across a book The Writer’s Garden by Jackie Bennett, at work last Saturday and immediately started flicking through it to see if I could find any information about Enid Blyton’s own beloved gardens, but the book was annoyingly devoid … Continue reading
Blyton for Grown Ups: A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson
I read this book a long time ago, but realised this week that it was pretty much exactly the kind of book we’re looking for for this blog and decided that a recap on my part and a blog wouldn’t … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Vanished Prince
If you asked me ‘Do I want to read this book?’ my honest answer would be another question; ‘how much do you like Enid Blyton?’ because that is basically the reason I sat down and read this book. If it … Continue reading
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Tagged Ern Goon, The Five Find-Outers, The Mystery of the Vanished Prince
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The Mystery of the Invisible Thief
The Mystery of the Invisible Thief by Enid Blyton. The title sort of says it all, doesn’t it? It promises the mystery and the intrigue of a thief who cannot be seen or caught, and it suggests a promise of … Continue reading
The Caravan Family
Finally, I hear you cry, she’s found and read the first book in the series! Now perhaps she can tell us what happened in the beginning (assuming that you haven’t already read them in order like you’re supposed to! What … Continue reading
The Buttercup Farm Family
I realise that I have read this series in a most peculiar order and for anyone trying to follow the series, I’ve not helped. So I apologise. Nevertheless I have now read five out of the six of the series … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Ann, Belinda, Farm, Mike, Nature, The Buttercup Farm Family, The Caravan Family
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Blyton for Grown Ups: Brighton Belle by Sara Sheridan
New to the blog, I thought it was worth looking at some of the authors that us grown-ups could try as a change to the numerous Enid Blyton books we read. I thought of this idea when I was up … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat
I know you’ve had a lot of Five Find-Outers and Dog reviews recently, but I’ve had the books on my library card for a while now, and thought it was about time I got round to reading them. As I … Continue reading
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Tagged PC Pippin, Plot Devices, The Five Find-Outers, The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat
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If you like Blyton: The Mystery of Wickworth Manor by Elen Caldecott
In our quest to find books that could be considered similar to Enid Blyton’s novels for you to try yourselves, I have discovered another book by Elen Caldecott, an author I reviewed a few months ago (The Mysteries of Marsh … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Hidden House, part 2
Last week I failed spectacularly in my duty to provide you with a full review of The Mystery of the Hidden House as I failed in my speed reading skills. So, I have had to bring it to you in two parts. … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged Ern Goon, The Five Find-Outers, The Mystery of the Hidden House
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The Mystery of the Hidden House, part 1
How much of a bad blogger am I? Having only decided on Sunday evening that I was going to review The Mystery of the Hidden House and committed to that on the Monday blog, things then got mad on Monday and I didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged Ern Goon, The Five Find-Outers, The Mystery of the Hidden House
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Famous Five 90s Style: Five on a Treasure Island, part 2
Last week we looked into the first of the 1990s Famous Five episodes and actually it came out quite well in the grand scheme of the episodes. So shall we have a look at how part two shapes up compared … Continue reading
Famous Five 90s Style: Five on a Treasure Island, part 1
For me, where it all began For many, Enid Blyton’s books were the beginning of their journey into the world of Blyton’s Famous Five, Secret Seven, Five Find-Outers and Adventure series and, yes, I did read Five Go to Mystery … Continue reading
The Seaside Family
We’re back with Mike, Belinda and Ann again for another Family adventure – well as far as a young children can have an adventure with their parents around. However, it is a big adventure for the children. They’ve never been … Continue reading
Famous Five 70s Style: Five Go to Kirrin Island part 2
So if you have managed to follow the title of this piece – which if you’re not hugely up to speed with the 70’s Famous Five might take some explaining (however look back here for a bit more of an idea … Continue reading
Famous Five 70s Style: Five Go to Kirrin Island part 1
Right so, a long time ago at the beginning of time (for this blog) I had this crazy notion that I was going to compare these TV series like for like and side by side. I did give it a … Continue reading
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