I agree that Enid Blyton wrote too many to just pick 10 that could be released as original.chloe1 wrote: If Chorion were to pick 10 "classic" Blytons and reproduce them in original text with original dustcovers as classic collector editions that would be nice. What books would you choose?
I would pick the ones with the most beautiful illustrations evocative of the time.
My 10 books:
(1-3) The Enchanted Wood -the whole series of 3 for gorgeous illustrations.
4) 6 Bad Boys
5) The Five Find Outers - I would release the whole set but since we can only pick 10 books I'ed just pick any one of them. This series makes far more sense to read as a period classic with original illustrations.
6.) The First Term Mallory Towers- the front cover on this original is so beautiful and evocative of the era. Even more than the St Claire's illustrations IMO.
7.) The Secret Seven
8.) The Island of Adventure
9.) The Wishing Chair
10.) Famous Five because it is popular and would sell the best.
...But... personally I have never liked FF as much as the other series, for my 10th choice I'ed pick some obscure novelty that's politically uncorrect and been out of print for ages like Dame Slap or something.