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Tag Archives: The Adventure Series
Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Agent chapter 12
Last time Anatoly and his colleagues reached their first Scottish island and met the same fisherman that Bill and the children did on their first day at sea. Chapter 12 Bentley skirted the east side of the fisherman’s island for … Continue reading
Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Agent chapter 11
Last time Bill had his first interrogation and Anatoly, Pete Bentley and Thompson set off on a search and rescue mission. Chapter 11 On the harbour Henty stood by Bennett. “Interesting choice to send into the lion’s den,” he remarked, … Continue reading
The Island of Adventure: An audio review
As I’ve mentioned a few times I’m a big fan of audiobooks. They mean I can take in a book while doing other mundane tasks like hanging washing or cooking a meal. I can also listen while out walking – … Continue reading
Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Agent chapter 10
Last time Bill got to grips with his captivity and Anatoly paired up with a couple of familiar faces from their adventure in the Austrian valley the year before. Chapter 10 Some time later the door to the shack was … Continue reading
Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Agent chapter 7
In the last chapter Anatoly was manning the radio waiting for contact with Bill and got the strange news that a plane had been seen above their island. Chapter 7 Anatoly had the night off so he could sleep, freshen … Continue reading
Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Agent chapter 6
Bill has headed off to Scotland in his new disguise with the Mannering/Trent children, leaving Anatoly behind to man the wireless. Chapter 6 Just after six the next morning Anatoly stumbled into the SIS offices, poured himself a coffee and … Continue reading
Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Agent
Previously we wrote about what Bill (and Anatoly) got up to during the events of The Valley of Adventure – we called it The Mystery of the Missing Aeroplane. Now it’s time to find out what the pair of them … Continue reading
Fan fic Friday: Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Aeroplane chapter 4
So far the children have gone missing and Bill and Anatoly have been trying to work out where they are. Now Anatoly’s in Europe, looking for clues, and Bill’s in London waiting for news. Chapter 4 Anatoly sighed and sat … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Aeroplane chapter 3
So far we have posted two chapters of our new fanfiction which takes a look at what happened to Bill, and Anatoly, once the children board the wrong plane. In chapter one we saw the scene at the aerodrome, and … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Aeroplane chapter 2
Two weeks ago we posted the first chapter of our new fanfiction which takes a look at what happened to Bill, and Anatoly, once the children boarded the wrong aeroplane. Chapter 2 Anatoly thought better than to answer the comment … Continue reading
Cunningham and Petrov: The Mystery of the Missing Aeroplane
Here we have a brand-new fan fiction story for you. We all know the book The Valley of Adventure. We’ve read about what happened to the children once they boarded the wrong plane, and their adventures in the valley. But Bill … Continue reading
Monday #339
September round up and The Naughtiest Girl in the School covers through the years Far below the waterfall resolved itself into a winding river that curved round the foot of the mountain. The children could not see where it … Continue reading
Monday #331
This Sunday is the 11th of August, and that’s the day I’m holding Brodie’s birthday party as he turns 2 this week! It is also Enid Blyton’s birthday so we will celebrate for her too. July round up and Blyton … Continue reading
Posted in Blog talk
Tagged August, Jack Trent, Kiki, Monday, The Adventure Series, The Ship of Adventure
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Happy Valentine’s Day
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
The Adventure Series covers through the years part 2
Last week I wrote a great deal about the Stuart Tresilian covers for this series. In my defence there are three different covers for six of the books and two for the other two. That’s twenty-two different designs! Anyway, after … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrations and artwork
Tagged Armada, Macmillan, Piccolo, Piper, The Adventure Series, The Castle of Adventure, The Circus of Adventure, The Island of Adventure, The Mountain of Adventure, The River of Adventure, The Sea of Adventure, The Ship of Adventure, The Valley of Adventure
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The Adventure Series covers through the years
I recently looked at the covers of the Famous Five covers through the years. There were so many incarnations of the 21 books that it took two posts. The Adventure Series hasn’t been reprinted nearly so many times, so this should … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrations and artwork
Tagged Macmillan, Stuart Tresilian, Thames, The Adventure Series, The Castle of Adventure, The Circus of Adventure, The Island of Adventure, The Mountain of Adventure, The River of Adventure, The Sea of Adventure, The Ship of Adventure, The Valley of Adventure
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What would Enid Blyton’s characters be unwrapping for their Christmas?
When I wrote my Enid Blyton Gift Guide I started wondering what the children in her books would be unwrapping on Christmas day. It was a very different world in the 1940s, 50s and 60s especially in the idyllic bubble … Continue reading
Posted in Characters
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Presents, Gifts, The Adventure Series, The Enchanted Wood, The Famous Five, The Secret Series
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The Valley of Adventure Travel Brochure from Travel Blyton
If Demon’s Rocks isn’t the holiday destination for you, why not try The Valley of Adventure. Adventurous by name and adventurous by nature! The rocky mountain pass which previously kept the valley secluded and secretive has been recently reopened. Now visitors can … Continue reading
Posted in Locations
Tagged Austria, The Adventure Series, The Valley of Adventure, Travel Blyton, Treasure
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Fiona’s 10 facts about the Adventure Series and me
A way, way back when the blog was relatively new Stef and I both wrote 10 facts about the Famous Five and ourselves. I’m now going to do the same for the Adventure Series. 1. The Circus of Adventure is … Continue reading
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