Category Archives: Book reviews

Adventures with George and Timmy 3: A Curious Treasure

Posted on May 1, 2015 by pippastef

So this is the second review of a full story from the Adventures of George and Timmy. This one was called A Curious Treasure and all starts with George begging her father to let her keep her newly found puppy Timothy. … 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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My fourteenth Noddy book: Be Brave, Little Noddy

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Fiona

My fourteenth Noddy book is the thirteenth in the series (that isn’t confusing at all) and it’s one I only have in paperback. I’m not sure of dating it but I’m guessing around the 70s or 80s as it is … Continue reading →

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Fifth Formers of St Clare’s

Posted on April 17, 2015 by pippastef

Fifth Formers of St Clare’s is the final Blyton-written instalment of the series. Pamela Cox subsequently wrote three more books for the series. Third Form at St Clare’s Kitty at St Clare’s [also set in the third form] and Sixth form at St … 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 Amelia Jane Bumper Book

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Fiona

I was intending to review one of my audio dramas  this week but I wasn’t in a mood to listen to one last night. On the plus side I did actually find all my audio CDs while tidying up so … Continue reading →

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My thirteenth Noddy book: Noddy and the Magic Rubber

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Fiona

This is one of my tattier Noddys as it’s missing its spine completely. It’s just about still in one piece though. THE STORY I’ve noticed that most of the stories start at breakfast, but there’s no visit from the milkman … Continue reading →

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Looking at The Famous Five Annual 2015, part 2

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Fiona

A few weeks ago I read and reviewed the first half of the annual so here I am looking at the rest of it. I originally posted about getting this for my Christmas here, and I also reviewed the 2014 annual here … Continue reading →

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The Mountain of Adventure, part 2

Posted on February 22, 2015 by pippastef

I have now finished the second half of the Mountain of Adventure (Hurrah! I hear you cry out!) I’m sorry for leaving things so long, but I hope you can bear with me. If you need to refresh your memory, … Continue reading →

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My twelfth Noddy book: Noddy at the Seaside

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Fiona

This is the seventh title in the series (so I’ve actually read a few in a row now) and one I’ve been looking forward to. I love the beach and the seaside. Most if not all of the Noddys I’ve … Continue reading →

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Looking at The Famous Five Annual 2015, part 1

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Fiona

So this week I’m going to read and review the 2015 annual, I posted about getting it for my Christmas here. I also reviewed the 2014 annual here and here. ON THE OUTSIDE As with last time I’ll start with … Continue reading →

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The Mountain of Adventure, part 1

Posted on February 8, 2015 by pippastef

So I was supposed to have read and finished The Mountain of Adventure for the blog this week. Unfortunately time got away from me and I only managed to read half, so I thought I would give you half a … Continue reading →

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Learning French with The Famous Five by Chris

Posted on February 4, 2015 by worldofblyton

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 →

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Adventures with George and Timmy 2: Timmy The Fearless Puppy

Posted on February 1, 2015 by pippastef

Now, in September (September!) I started (started!) reading The Adventures with George and Timmy by Sue Welford, and I think as you might be able to remember (and see here) I didn’t get very far and I wasn’t really a … Continue reading →

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Claudine at St Clare’s

Posted on January 25, 2015 by pippastef

This is the fifth Blyton written St Clare’s novel (it’s sixth if you include the Pamela Cox books) and it’s certainly a roller coaster of a read. There are several new girls in this novel, a  higher number than before … Continue reading →

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My eleventh Noddy book: Noddy Goes to School

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Fiona

This was one I bought in a big lot of Noddy books and unfortunately when it came I discovered it was a reprint, one of the ones with the different sort of lettering on the front. The dustjacket still has … Continue reading →

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So You Think You Know Enid Blyton’s Famous Five? a review

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Fiona

I chose to do the quiz book this week rather than the annual as reviewing the annual would require having read it. And I haven’t, yet. I actually haven’t read all the quiz book yet but I don’t think you … Continue reading →

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The Book of Brownies reviewed by Laura

Posted on January 14, 2015 by worldofblyton

This tale of three naughty brownies was one of the Blyton books I owned as a child and somehow went missing. I remembered enjoying their adventures and the fact it was more of a saga than a collection of short … Continue reading →

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The First Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2014 by pippastef

Until I came across this book in Alton a few weeks ago, when I was book shopping with Francis, I don’t think I was aware of it. I knew of course that Blyton had some retellings of Bible stories under … Continue reading →

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