Tag Archives: Aunt Allie

Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Romance is rare in Enid Blyton’s books. I can’t think of many scenes or plots that lend themselves to romance or love. There are lots of married parents, of course, but few weddings. Bill and Aunt Allie get married, of … Continue reading →

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Blyton’s Mothers

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

Before anyone gets confused – Enid Blyton did only have one mother, Theresa Blyton, née Harrison. She didn’t get on very well with her mother and in fact cut all contact as an adult, and many criticise her own skills … Continue reading →

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The River of Adventure

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

I know it’s been a while since I have reviewed any of the Adventure Series books but I know where I got up to, and that was River. So without waiting another second it’s time to have a look at … Continue reading →

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The Circus of Adventure

Posted on August 14, 2015 by

So I finally got stuck into The Circus of Adventure, and I have to admit, for all my sins I haven’t been able to finish it, but I have read 3/4 of it so feel refreshed enough to review it … Continue reading →

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The Ship of Adventure

Posted on May 31, 2015 by

I finally got around to finishing The Ship of Adventure for this week’s blog, at approximately 8pm yesterday (Sunday) and then had to sit down and write the blog. It was a good thing that I re-read the book as … Continue reading →

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The Mountain of Adventure, part 1

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

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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An introduction to the Adventure Series

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

The eight books in the Adventure Series are about the Mannering/Trent/Cunningham/Smugs children (not as confusing as it sounds – honest) and the thrilling adventures they tumble headlong into at every opportunity. This lot are a bit more globe-trotting than the … Continue reading →

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