Tales At Bedtime

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Tales At Bedtime

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I've been reading one short story a day from the book Tales At Bedtime - a really enjoyable collection of tales.

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So far, by far my most favourite story has to be 'Tom the Scout-Cub' - what a great amusing story with a strong moral! One of Enid's best of this type of story I thought. The way she could see into a child's mind was amazing, and well illustrated here! I;m ashamed to say that Tom reminded me of how I was sometimes as a child; doing chores lazily and thinking I could get away with a job half done! :oops: Enid certainly got this spot-on! Brilliant story!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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I like 'Tom the Scout-Cub' too. Other favourites from that book are 'Junket Through the Window', 'You're Late!' and the deliciously sombre 'They Took the Wrong Road'.
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.

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Yes - I read 'They Took The Wrong Road' last night = 'deliciously sombre' is a good way to describe it! It reminded me a little of a 'trailer' for 'The Six Bad Boys'! ;-)
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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