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Category Archives: Other Authors
If you like Blyton: The Mysterious Boy by Julie Robinson
It’s a bit late I know but it is a crazy time of year so I hope you’ll forgive me. As stated I am going to take a look at Julie Robinson’s first book The Mysterious Boy. Julie is someone I … 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
Blyton for Grown Ups: Five Go Glamping by Liz Tipping
Before you worry, this is not another of the Bruno Vincent’s grown up Famous Five, but a play on the idea of four people and a dog experiencing camping or glamping and “getting back to nature” but with a few added … Continue reading
Blyton for Grown Ups: The Language of the Dead by Stephen Kelly
WARNING: THIS BOOK IS NOT AS COSY AS SOME OF THE OTHERS I HAVE REVIEWED FOR YOU. SOME READERS MAY NOT BE COMFORTABLE WITH THE STORY’S CONCLUSION. However, I read it, and I’ve got nothing else to bring you this … Continue reading
Blyton for Grown Ups: The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne
Betcha didn’t know that A. A. Milne, the father and creator of Winnie the Pooh wrote a mystery novel. Well neither did I until I was out on holiday with my Dad in Weston-Super-Mare and spotted this book on the … 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
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
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
If you like Blyton: The Adventure Island series by Helen Moss
Stef has already suggested this series for fans of Blyton and has reviewed the first book in the series – The Mystery of the Whistling Caves. But that’s not going to stop me from repeating the suggestion (after all we … Continue reading
Famous Five for Grown Ups: Five Go on a Strategy Away Day (again)
Once again I’m going to bring you a look at the Bruno Vincent’s attempts at making Enid Blyton’s Famous Five into modern-day grown-ups. I believe I’ve looked at the last in the series by this point, but by the looks of … Continue reading
If you like Blyton: The Marsh Road Mysteries: Diamonds and Daggers by Elen Caldecott
As you know we are always on the look out for books and authors to recommend for you to try, especially if they are reminiscent of our favourite author, Enid Blyton. Of course for Fiona and I, working in libraries we … Continue reading
Books for babies: the lead-up to Blyton
It rather goes without saying that I will be reading Blyton to my little boy once he’s born, and encouraging him to read Blyton himself when he’s older. I do have lots of thoughts about that which I may explore … Continue reading
Famous Five for Grown Ups: Five Go Parenting
I can imagine hearing you all cheering when I say that this is the last Famous Five for Grown-Ups that I can review for a while. I know I have really bombarded you with them, and I suspect that there … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruno Vincent, Famous Five for Grown Ups, Five Go Parenting, Lily Kirrin
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If you like Blyton: The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann
I have recently read The Animals of Farthing Wood for the first time. I watched the BBC cartoon as a child and loved it – enough to remember the main plot and some details. I’m also now rewatching the series … Continue reading
Famous Five for Grown Ups: Five Give up the Booze
I know you’re getting an onslaught of these Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups at the moment, but as they’re quick to read they make a perfect blog to work on. I can pick up the book on a Monday night and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruno Vincent, Famous Five for Grown Ups, Five Give up the Booze
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Famous Five for Grown Ups: Five Forget Mother’s Day
Five Forget Mother’s Day – honestly, how could our beloved Famous Five forget the one day a year that we use to celebrate our mothers (not that we shouldn’t celebrate them everyday!)? I got this book to give to my … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruno Vincent, Famous Five for Grown Ups, Five Forget Mothers Day
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Famous Five for Grown Ups: Five Go on a Strategy Away Day
Stef has already reviewed Five on Brexit Island and Five Go Gluten Free. She did not heap praise on those titles, and I’m afraid my review is likely to be equally negative. To save you reading further if you don’t have … 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
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