The Enid Blyton Society

Moonraker wrote:May I remond everyone that the easiest and quickest way to re-subscribe (or subscribe for that matter) is to use PayPal. A few clicks, and you're all signed up for another year! Swatido!!!

Swatido too! And indeed, what I did do a week or so ago.

Reading through the Journal at the moment. Yesterday I read The Packman of Sicily, which seemed kind of appropriate for Good Friday! Just read Anita's article on The Naughtiest Girl is a Monitor - excellent in-depth analysis as always, and makes me want to explore this series further (I don't have any of the school stories really, I don't think). Just up to Robert's article on The Secret of Cliff Castle, which I'm very much looking forward to checking out.

RDMorrell wrote:Just read Anita's article on The Naughtiest Girl is a Monitor - excellent in-depth analysis as always, and makes me want to explore this series further (I don't have any of the school stories really, I don't think).

Thanks, Rowan. The Naughtiest Girl series tends to be overshadowed by Malory Towers and St. Clare's but I've always been intrigued by the unique set-up at Whyteleafe and I think the first book - The Naughtiest Girl in the School - is one of the best school stories Enid Blyton ever gave us.

RDMorrell wrote:Just up to Robert's article on The Secret of Cliff Castle, which I'm very much looking forward to checking out.

Thanks for reminding me, Rowan. I didn't read Robert's article as I hadn't read the book. I ordered it from eBay, read it, and forgot all about Rob's article! I now have that tasty morsel to savour!

Tasty it is. I read it this morning (NZ time) and my expectations were not disappointed!

OT: Happy Easter to all.

A great journal as always.
In the case of books like “Cliff Castle”, which I haven’t read, I will have to remember to come back and re-read the article if I ever get the book.

It was fascinating to see the original manuscript of that story. The Boyten letters made for some interesting reading as well.

It’s going to seem a bit strange next time without a Five Find Outers and Dog article!

Wow a journal! Where can I get this journal?

You can find the journal here and it's worth every single penny

Fiona1986 wrote:You can find the journal here and it's worth every single penny

I second that. One day the Society Journals will become collectors items in their own right. They are ridiculously cheap for the incredible amount of Blyton stories, articles, old illustrations, old memorabilia etc that they contain.

Enid Blyton Adult Stories – No. 6: Vantage In (71)

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Redrachel76 wrote:I found the adult story in this delightful. The adult stories are the main reason I renew my subsciption.
I'm surprised Enid didn't write more of them than she did.

I couldn't remember this adult story at all - so I am going to dig it out for a re-read..