Author Archives: worldofblyton

How ‘Jennings’ compares with Blyton’s stories by Chris

Posted on February 16, 2022 by worldofblyton

I’m sure I’m not the only person who grew up with Anthony Buckeridge’s Jennings stories as well as Enid Blyton’s stories and still loves and re-reads them both. Yet both Jennings and Buckeridge are much less well-known than Blyton and … Continue reading →

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(One to avoid) if you like Blyton: The New Bobbsey Twins #22 The Super-Duper Cookie Caper

Posted on January 27, 2021 by worldofblyton

We are heading in a slightly different direction with this review; the first Bobbsey Twins post was an overview of the 1980s Wanderer series, which Sean followed with reviews of two of the New Bobbsey Twins books; The Secret of … Continue reading →

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If you like Blyton: The New Bobbsey Twins #5 The Case of the Close Encounter

Posted on October 28, 2020 by worldofblyton

Recently Sean introduced us to the first of the New Bobbsey Twins books with his review of the first book in the series, The Secret of Jungle Park. Now he will take us through his favourites from the series starting … Continue reading →

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If you like Blyton: The New Bobbsey Twins #1 The Secret of Jungle Park

Posted on October 7, 2020 by worldofblyton

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 →

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Reblog: Five Go off to Camp by March House Books

Posted on January 26, 2018 by worldofblyton

In a change to the schedule, I thought it was best to bring you something rather than nothing given my no show last week. I’m struggling a lot at the moment to write and read due to work stress and … Continue reading →

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A Synopsis of The Mysterious Boy by Julie Robinson

Posted on November 22, 2017 by worldofblyton

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 →

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If you like Blyton: The Secret of Dead Man’s Cove reviewed by Chris

Posted on January 15, 2017 by worldofblyton

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 →

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The Land of Far-Beyond, reviewed by Chris

Posted on April 3, 2016 by worldofblyton

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 →

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The Adventurous Four by Laura  

Posted on August 19, 2015 by worldofblyton

 ~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 →

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The Valley of Adventure by Chris

Posted on July 8, 2015 by worldofblyton

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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The Mountain of Adventure reviewed by Chris

Posted on June 24, 2015 by worldofblyton

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 →

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The Castle of Adventure reviewed by Chris

Posted on June 10, 2015 by worldofblyton

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 →

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The Wishing Chair Again reviewed by Laura

Posted on June 3, 2015 by worldofblyton

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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Famous Five Go to Hogwarts, chapter 3

Posted on May 27, 2015 by worldofblyton

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 →

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Five on Finniston Farm reviewed by Chris

Posted on May 20, 2015 by worldofblyton

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 →

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Five Go Down to the Sea reviewed by Chris

Posted on April 29, 2015 by worldofblyton

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 →

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The Adventures of the Wishing Chair by Laura

Posted on April 22, 2015 by worldofblyton

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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Five Go Adventuring Again reviewed by Chris

Posted on April 15, 2015 by worldofblyton

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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The Mystery of Uncle Quentin, by Chris

Posted on March 11, 2015 by worldofblyton

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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Why I love re-reading Blyton, by Chris

Posted on February 18, 2015 by worldofblyton

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 →

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