So here we are with the last Enid Blyton magazine of 1957 - number 26, Vol 5 -
The Christmas issue, with some Christmas stories, and all the usual good stuff to enjoy.
Unusually, the first story isn't depicted on the cover - instead, a rather odd 'Christmas' design is illustrated. I'm not really a fan of it!
So we begin with Enid's
Editorial Letter - which can be read by following the link below. Enid tells us about some prize winners for a couple of competitions - one of which is the 'Sculptorcraft' competition. The winner is mentioned, as well as a photo of the winning model, which I've photographed from the magazine, below -
There are also details about where the Famous Five cinema serial is playing next...still not in Birmingham! I'm disappointed!
The first story in this Christmas issue is
Mr Pink-Whistle and Santa Claus - a lovely simple story about Mr pink-Whistle and Sooty his cat helping Father Christmas on Christmas Eve. If you happen to have the new compilation of Christmas stories, "Christmas Treats" - then you'll be able to read the story there. It also features in Mr pink-Whistle#s Big book and a couple of other collections too.
Following on from Mr Pink-Whistle, we have the next chapter of
A Puzzle For the Secret Seven - chapter 5 - 'All Kinds of Plans!' - complete with this illustration, which doesn't feature in the book -
the next story can be read in The Cave, as it's not one of the collected stories.
Noddy's Ballons is a jolly little story - a typical Noddy story - and you can guess what happens when Noddy delivers some balloons for Big Ears' party...but its all very entertaining!
Our Letter Page features an interesting letter from Denise Richey, who lives in Melbourne, Australia. She writes -
Dear Miss Blyton, I hope this letter reaches you. I have always read your books and they make me very happy. I live in the heart of the city of Melbourne. We live in the sky, in a Pent House, 14 storeys high, and early in the morning it is lovely. I can see all the city and the sea and the mountains, and at night-time all the city lights like coloured stars, and from my bedroom window I watch the big boats and ships coming and going out. I do hope you get my letter. I remain your friend, Denise Richey.
Five Get Into A Fix follows next, with chapter 12 - and another illustration that doesn't feature in the book -
It's a bit like a 'Spot the difference' puzzle though, as its very similar to the book - here's the magazine illustration -
And here's the book illustration -
OUR PUZZLE PAGE -
SUNBEAMS PRIZE PUZZLE -
What am I?
My first is in give but not in take
My second is in cook but not in bake
My third is in out but not in in
My fourth is in lose but not in win
My fifth is in hers and also in mine,
My whole's often eaten at Christmas time.
FAMOUS FIVE PRIZE PUZZLE
here are some people you'll be seeing in the Christmas pantomimes this year. Their names have got rather mixed, but I am sure you will be able to find out who they all are!
Simple Goose Humpty Pan
Mother Dumpty Peter Simon
A PUZZLE FOR MY BUSY BEES -
Can you complete the name below? It is something nice that you will be eating on Christmas Day -
M - NC - P - ES
The next short story is
Come On, Wags! - later published in 'Giants Round the Corner and Other Stories - published by Award in 2000. All about a little dog called Wags who accidentally gets entered in a Dog Show, and what happens to him...
In this issue, there are plenty of adverts for Christmas presents...fancy a Sculptorcraft set to make Noddy models? Or perhaps a reeve's paintbox...or perhaps some of the books that are advertised - Rainy Day Stories, Animal Lovers Book, Six Cousins At Mistletoe Farm, Holiday House, perhaps?
Last but not least - The Noddy Train Game. Sounds exciting!
Please can I have this game, Father Christmas?
So there we are at the end of this last issue of 1957. Enjoy!
http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/maga ... ?magid=926
Happy Christmas and a Happy New Years!