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If you like Blyton: The New Bobbsey Twins #1 The Secret of Jungle Park
This is a review from Sean, and it contains some spoilers including the identity of the villain. Now, we are going to start my favourite series of Bobbsey Twins mystery series. As I mentioned earlier, the Bobbseys’ first book came … Continue reading
A Synopsis of The Mysterious Boy by Julie Robinson
One of our contributors, Julie has written a smashing mystery novel inspired by our own favourite author. We’re bringing you the synopsis this week, and next week I’ll be reviewing the book for you all. Synopsis of The Mysterious Boy … Continue reading
If you like Blyton: The Secret of Dead Man’s Cove reviewed by Chris
This review is inspired by Fiona’s of Dead Man’s Cove by Lauren St John which reminded me of one of my very favourite children’s books, The Secret of Dead Man’s Cove by R.J. McGregor published by Penguin in 1937. I … Continue reading
The Land of Far-Beyond, reviewed by Chris
I have been planning for a while to write about The Land of Far-Beyond, but have been held back by no longer having a copy. It seems to be out of print and second hand copies are often eye-wateringly expensive. … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged John Bunyan, The Land of Far-Beyond, The Pilgrim's Progress, Written by Chris
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The Adventurous Four by Laura
~A bit of a reshuffle here at the World of Blyton for you today, we didn’t take into account our busy social schedules and Fiona realised that she wouldn’t have time to write a blog for today so we’re putting … Continue reading
The Valley of Adventure by Chris
In this final discussion of my top three Adventures I look at my number one choice, The Valley of Adventure. First published by Macmillan in 1947, it is the third of the series. The first edition dustjacket, by the ever-excellent … Continue reading
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Tagged The Adventure Series, The Valley of Adventure, Written by Chris
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The Mountain of Adventure reviewed by Chris
This is the second of my reviews of my top three in the Adventure series. At number three was Castle and here I discuss my number two – The Mountain of Adventure. As before, I won’t summarise the plot in detail … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged The Adventure Series, The Mountain of Adventure, Written by Chris
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The Castle of Adventure reviewed by Chris
Having recently reviewed my top three ‘Famous Fives’, I’m now beginning a series on my top three of the ‘Adventure’ series, of which the first, at number three in my ranking, is The Castle of Adventure. The series are very … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews
Tagged The Adventure Series, The Castle of Adventure, Written by Chris
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The Wishing Chair Again reviewed by Laura
Out of the two Wishing Chair books I owned as a child, I always preferred the second – The Wishing Chair Again (published in 1950) – because the adventures were longer and seemed more interesting. It also introduced the character … Continue reading
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Tagged The Wishing Chair, The Wishing Chair Again, Written by Laura
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Famous Five Go to Hogwarts, chapter 3
CHAPTER THREE: DIAGON ALLEY AND PLATFORM 9¾ It had been two weeks since the argument. Still no answer from Uncle Quentin back at Kirrin. They were now residing in The Leaky Cauldron, London. Aunt Fanny had said to them that … Continue reading
Posted in Fan fiction
Tagged Famous Five Go to Hogwarts, Harry Potter, The Famous Five, Written by Abi
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Five on Finniston Farm reviewed by Chris
This is the last of my reviews of my top three Famous Fives, the others being Five Go Adventuring Again and Five Go Down to the Sea. It is the 18th in the series and was first published in 1960 by … Continue reading
Five Go Down to the Sea reviewed by Chris
In my review of Five Go Adventuring Again I listed it as one of top three Famous Fives and I am now going to review the other two, starting with Five Go Down to the Sea which is the twelfth … Continue reading
The Adventures of the Wishing Chair by Laura
I loved that Adventures of the Wishing Chair (published in 1937) was one of Enid Blyton’s books when I was younger; the idea of a magical chair that grew wings and took you off on amazing adventures was very appealing. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventures of the Wishing Chair, The Wishing Chair, Written by Laura
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Five Go Adventuring Again reviewed by Chris
This is the second of the Famous Five series, and makes it into my personal top three along with Five on Finniston Farm and Five Go Down to the Sea. I’ll come back to what might connect these three preferences. … Continue reading
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Tagged Five Go Adventuring Again, The Famous Five, Written by Chris
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The Mystery of Uncle Quentin, by Chris
I have in my possession a very mysterious book. It is The House in Cornwall by Noel Streatfeild, originally published in 1940. If you haven’t read it (and it’s well worth reading), it tells the story of four children, John, … Continue reading
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Tagged Conspiracy, Noel Streatfeild, The House in Cornwall, Uncle Murdock, Uncle Quentin, Written by Chris
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Why I love re-reading Blyton, by Chris
This site is full of reviews, stories and discussions of all sorts about anything and everything related to Enid Blyton and her writings. What lurks beneath them is the love that I presume everyone involved in this blog – contributors, … Continue reading
First Valentines: A St Andrews Story, chapter 1
Not what was promised this week (I can’t actually remember what was) but Stef and I had a sudden urge to write a Valentine’s day fic. As we’ve not shared any of what we’ve written later in these characters’ lives … Continue reading
Learning French with The Famous Five by Chris
Elsewhere on this blog, Ellie has written about reading The Famous Five in French, and I want to add to that by recounting my experience of doing the same thing but for a very particular reason: as part of my … Continue reading
The Marsh of Adventure by Poppy, chapter 25
Chapter twenty-five: A thrilling night All eight of the men stood waiting, apparently for their helicopter to arrive. They had finished up their job, the marsh was fully drained where they needed it to be. They had drained quite a … Continue reading
Posted in Fan fiction
Tagged The Adventure Series, The Marsh of Adventure, Written by Poppy
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 9
“Anyone think it would be funny to hide Toly’s clothes?” David asked with a smirk. “Oooh blimey, yes, but please can we get dressed first?” Darrell asked shivering a little as they jogged up the beach. “Really, Darrell?” I’m surprised … Continue reading
Posted in Fan fiction
Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Petronella Sterling, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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