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1 day ago · Enid Blyton (1897-1968) was an English children's writer, whose books have sold over 600 million copies worldwide. She wrote on various topics, such as adventure, mystery, fantasy, and natural history, and is best known for her Famous Five, Secret Seven, and Malory Towers series.
3 days ago · Enid Blyton (1897-1968) The Japanese knotweed of mid-20th-century publishing, Blyton is overdue a dose of weedkiller. She peddles dated attitudes and mimsy stories in clumsy prose.
1 day ago · Take, for example, the almost fathomless rivalry that seems to have existed between Enid Blyton — possibly the most successful British children’s writer of the whole post-war era — and her near-neighbor Alison Uttley, author of the Beatrix Potter-derived Little Grey Rabbit books and, it would be generally agreed, a much superior stylist.
1 day ago · The Famous Five by Enid Blyton was one of Chris Smith’s favourite series as a child. Now, this bestselling author weaves the action, adventure and danger of this thrilling and exciting world into a brand-new story, perfect for every generation of readers. Join the adventure!
4 days ago · Follow In The Footsteps Of The Famous Five On Dorset’s Enid Blyton Trail. written by Harriet Young August 16, 2024. Enid Blyton was one of the most successful British authors in the 20th century and loved to visit Dorset with her husband and daughters. She wrote around 800 books and stories over 40 years, the most famous being The Famous Five.
5 days ago · Dear Enid Blyton, I am sending another ten shillings for the Blind Babies. I earned it by keeping Daddy’s lawn free from dandelions, and doing some shopping for Mummy.
2 days ago · Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Explore a vast area of sandy beaches and heath with views of Old Harry Rocks. Famed for its 4-mile stretch of golden sand, Studland is perfect for watersports.
