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Posted by John on October 6, 2008
I have inherited a box full of old Enid Blyton books. How do I know if any are valuable?
Barney says: You could keep an eye on eBay to get an idea what prices those books typically fetch. If some of them never seem to turn up on eBay, try putting the titles into www.bookfinder.com and see what various booksellers are asking for them. Condition needs to be taken into account, of course.
Barney says: You could keep an eye on eBay to get an idea what prices those books typically fetch. If some of them never seem to turn up on eBay, try putting the titles into www.bookfinder.com and see what various booksellers are asking for them. Condition needs to be taken into account, of course. Posted by Ilsa on October 5, 2008
I've had another thought about Jinty's question on Oct 4th. If it is possibly a book by another author of which she is thinking, maybe it is Malcolm Saville's "Treasure at Amory's", a Lone Pine adventure where the Mortons and Warrenders have a holiday on Romney Marsh. A Roman Road features in this story, and it is on the coast.
Posted by Stephen on October 5, 2008
Barney, I concur with you pertaining to lack of indoor "bathrooms" (a name in American terminology that includes toilets). For instance in Five Have A Mystery To Solve which was first published in 1962, people were still drawing water from wells as late as that time as that altercation between Anne and Wilfrid suggests.
Posted by FM on October 4, 2008
Is there any reference in the Mystery Series to toilets?Barney says: Enid Blyton seems to have avoided referring to anything so "indelicate" in her books! I don't recall any references to toilets in the Mystery series or elsewhere but it would be interesting from a sociological point of view if they had been mentioned in passing. Many people would only have had access to outside lavatories when Enid Blyton began her writing career in the 1920s, whereas indoor lavatories and bathrooms would have been the norm by the time she typed her final story in the 1960s.
Barney says: Enid Blyton seems to have avoided referring to anything so "indelicate" in her books! I don't recall any references to toilets in the Mystery series or elsewhere but it would be interesting from a sociological point of view if they had been mentioned in passing. Many people would only have had access to outside lavatories when Enid Blyton began her writing career in the 1920s, whereas indoor lavatories and bathrooms would have been the norm by the time she typed her final story in the 1960s.Posted by Ilsa on October 4, 2008
I wonder if Jinty is thinking of "Five on a Secret Trail" where the Five go camping on a common not far from their seaside home and discover someone excavating the site of a Roman camp?
Posted by Jinty on October 4, 2008
Does anyone know the name of a Blyton book set in a seaside town and they also go to a local Roman road? I read it and many other Blyton books forty years ago and would love to reread that one.
Posted by Sue Webster on October 3, 2008
Hi Cliff, I collect Enid Blyton books and would love to give yours a happy home if you still have them! Are they really all free? All 150 of them? I recently read my first Naughtiest Girl books and they are so funny!Barney says: I think Cliff has already had an earlier reply to his message. I agree that the Naughtiest Girl books make great reading - they are full of humour but also quite tense and dramatic in places.
Barney says: I think Cliff has already had an earlier reply to his message. I agree that the Naughtiest Girl books make great reading - they are full of humour but also quite tense and dramatic in places.Posted by Aishwarya on October 3, 2008
Hi! I am from India. Books written by Enid Blyton are very famous here. Her imagination is superb. My favourite books written by Enid Blyton are the Famous Five, Secret Seven, Mystery series and Adventure series.
Posted by Kaitlyn on October 3, 2008
Hi, I'm currently analysing Enid Blyton's "The Enchanted Wood" for an English Extension assignment for school. Are there are any available reviews from 1939 to around 1950 to compare to current reviews of the book and the series in general?
Posted by Laura Hickman on October 1, 2008
Hi, what was the first book Enid Blyton wrote and how many books has Enid Blyton written?Barney says: Enid Blyton's first book was "Child Whispers," a slim volume of poetry. It was published in 1922. For the second part of your question, scroll down to Summer's message dated 25th September. She asked the same question and I explained why it's not as easy to answer as you might imagine.
Barney says: Enid Blyton's first book was "Child Whispers," a slim volume of poetry. It was published in 1922. For the second part of your question, scroll down to Summer's message dated 25th September. She asked the same question and I explained why it's not as easy to answer as you might imagine.Posted by Maria on October 1, 2008
My daughter has book week at school next week and would like to go as the character Moonface from the Faraway Tree Collection. Looking at the pictures he seems to wear lots of different clothes. What would be the most up to date clothingBarney says: I think in the pictures that we show, Moonface wears fairly standard clothes, but I'm afraid that I don't have any illustrations from the most recent paperbacks. The best illustrations can be seen in Enid Blyton's Omnibus in our Cave of Books, and these are in colour which should help.
Barney says: I think in the pictures that we show, Moonface wears fairly standard clothes, but I'm afraid that I don't have any illustrations from the most recent paperbacks. The best illustrations can be seen in Enid Blyton's Omnibus in our Cave of Books, and these are in colour which should help.Posted by Joshua on September 30, 2008
Hi, I love Enid Blyton! I have just got one question, how old was Enid when she died? Thanks!Barney says: Enid was 71 when she died, Joshua. You can find out a lot more about her in our Author of Adventure section.
Barney says: Enid was 71 when she died, Joshua. You can find out a lot more about her in our Author of Adventure section.Posted by Cliff Berry on September 29, 2008
Hi Barney, I will do my best to come to the Enid Blyton Day next year! Has a date been arranged yet? Will keep 2nd and 3rd weekends in May free just in case it's either.Barney says: It'll be good to have you there, Cliff. Next year's Enid Blyton Day is on Saturday 9th May and, as ususal, it will be held at Loddon Hall in Twyford, Berkshire. Tickets generally go on sale at the end of November and are at a discounted price until 1st January.
Barney says: It'll be good to have you there, Cliff. Next year's Enid Blyton Day is on Saturday 9th May and, as ususal, it will be held at Loddon Hall in Twyford, Berkshire. Tickets generally go on sale at the end of November and are at a discounted price until 1st January.Posted by Cliff Berry on September 29, 2008
Hi, Ming. Nice to hear from you. Will e-mail you in a day or two. Very busy 48 hours now, until Wednesday afternoon.
Posted by Katriona on September 29, 2008
I so love Enid Blyton's books! I feel so nostalgic for my younger days when I could get hold of her books while in the school library. Now that I'm older and a mother myself, I would love to share the books that I enjoyed reading while I was growing up with my kids...I just don't see those books in our local bookstore...too bad and too sad...I'm from the Philippines, by the way.Barney says: You may be able to buy Enid Blyton books online, Katriona. Or perhaps used vintage copies are available from markets or sales, or from second-hand bookshops. Hope you are able to find some to share with your children.
Barney says: You may be able to buy Enid Blyton books online, Katriona. Or perhaps used vintage copies are available from markets or sales, or from second-hand bookshops. Hope you are able to find some to share with your children. Posted by Ming on September 28, 2008
Cliff, I'm interested in your collection. Would like to talk to you more about it (if I'm not too late!!) - please email me at mingmingkhan@gmail.com
Posted by Cliff Berry on September 28, 2008
Hi Barney, Thanks for the reply. I live in Suffolk, but travel extensively over the south and east of UK. So, can deliver if need be, but may take time to be in a particular area. Otherwise, willing to wait for the next EB Day. I missed the last one :~( as I was already booked for a folk festival. The books are a mix of paperbacks & hardbacks from early years (Faraway Tree type) through to FF, SS, Mysteries, Adventures plus 3 vols Teachers Treasury and (somewhere) a set of postage stamps showing EB.Barney says: Thanks very much for the further details, Cliff. Hope you manage to make it to the next Enid Blyton Day!
Barney says: Thanks very much for the further details, Cliff. Hope you manage to make it to the next Enid Blyton Day!Posted by Arshavi on September 28, 2008
Hi Barney, You said I have to become a member in this society but I dont know how. Please tell me. And are there any new games of the Famous Five and the Naughtiest Girl?Barney says: You don't have to become a member of the Society, Arshavi, but there are benefits in being a member, eg. members receive three Journals a year which are packed with articles on Enid Blyton's life and work. They also have access to the site's "Secret Passage," which contains photographs provided by Enid Blyton's family, items from the Society archives such as Enid Blyton's passport, and Trevor Bolton's excellent sequels to various Blyton series. To find out how to join the Society, click on the "Fireside Journal" button and then on the link which says "subscribing." I'm afraid I don't know about the Famous Five and Naughtiest Girl games - perhaps someone else can help?
Barney says: You don't have to become a member of the Society, Arshavi, but there are benefits in being a member, eg. members receive three Journals a year which are packed with articles on Enid Blyton's life and work. They also have access to the site's "Secret Passage," which contains photographs provided by Enid Blyton's family, items from the Society archives such as Enid Blyton's passport, and Trevor Bolton's excellent sequels to various Blyton series. To find out how to join the Society, click on the "Fireside Journal" button and then on the link which says "subscribing." I'm afraid I don't know about the Famous Five and Naughtiest Girl games - perhaps someone else can help?Posted by Cliff Berry on September 27, 2008
Does anyone know where I can offer my entire collection of Enid Blyton books, free of charge, to anyone who would like them? Probably 150+ books, some duplicates, some dubious condition!
Includes some non-fiction.Barney says: I'm sure a number of people would be interested, Cliff, but it would be helpful to know where you live (roughly) and to know more about the books, eg. are they mainly early copies or later editions, hardbacks or paperbacks?
Barney says: I'm sure a number of people would be interested, Cliff, but it would be helpful to know where you live (roughly) and to know more about the books, eg. are they mainly early copies or later editions, hardbacks or paperbacks?Posted by Virginia on September 26, 2008
When I was a child I liked Enid Blyton's adventure series because they had much more complicated plots than the other mysteries in the library. Now that I am an adult, I share her books with my students.
Posted by Mike on September 26, 2008
Thanks Barney, they are as you describe.
Posted by Andy T on September 26, 2008
I first started reading Enid Blyton at the age of seven in 1964 when we used to go to Christchurch for holiday every year, staying with grandma. The first two on that holiday were "The Mystery of Tally Ho Cottage" and "The Secret Mountain." Over the next three years (can it really only have been three, seemed much longer at that age?) I gradually read all the Find Outers - which were easily my favourites -, all the Secret series, most of the Famous Five and all of the Adventure series plus "House At the Corner." When my younger sister got the Malory Towers and St Clare's books, they came my way too.
Often visiting Corfe Castle while on holiday, I only wish I had realised back then that right where I was was the inspiration for the books I'd only just discovered and loved to read! Unfortunately we never ventured any further into Dorset; in those days it was a long way from Christchurch and too far for dad to drive for a day out.
It was only yesterday, while visiting Corfe Castle with my niece and her American husband on holiday here from their home in Miami, that I found myself standing outside the Ginger Pop shop reading a few notices when realisation struck!
A few years ago I purchased the full set of Find Outers books, published in India and clearly having being retyped as there were many obvious spelling and grammatical errors - even a couple of misplaced pages from a Malory Towers book inside "The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat"! They were even delivered badly packaged in a tatty cardboard box, wrapped in a copy of the "Bombay Times." Now I know the Ginger Pop shop exists, the next nostalgic reorder will come from there instead.
Now, a question, Peterswood in the Find Outers:
Based on its proximity to Marlow, Maidenhead and Burnham Beeches which are all mentioned in the series, with a big range of hills not far away (the Chilterns presumably) a small village with a river (the Thames), would I be right in thinking it was based on Bourne End, Bucks?
Andy T (age 50)Barney says: Several articles in the "Enid Blyton Society Journal" have speculated that Peterswood might have been based on Bourne End, which does seem likely as Enid Blyton lived in Bourne End from 1929 to 1938, in a cottage called Old Thatch. The gardens of the cottage have been opened to the general public a couple of days a week during the summer, for the last few years.
Barney says: Several articles in the "Enid Blyton Society Journal" have speculated that Peterswood might have been based on Bourne End, which does seem likely as Enid Blyton lived in Bourne End from 1929 to 1938, in a cottage called Old Thatch. The gardens of the cottage have been opened to the general public a couple of days a week during the summer, for the last few years.Posted by Mike on September 25, 2008
Hi, I have just been given two old figures with Mr Pinkwhistle written back to front on them, I believe that he is an Enid Blyton character but know nothing about him. Any info would be appreciated. These seem to be quite old.Barney says: Very interesting, Mike. Do they appear to be made from plaster, painted and varnished? If so they are probably Sculptorcraft models, made in the 1950s from kits manufactured by Seamer Products of Hull. Children had to pour liquid plaster into a rubber mould, let it set, peel off the mould and then paint and varnish the figure. Other characters/items that could be made included Noddy, Big Ears, Noddy's car, Mr. Plod, Jumbo the elephant, Mr. Wobblyman, Clockwork Clown and Sailor Doll.
Barney says: Very interesting, Mike. Do they appear to be made from plaster, painted and varnished? If so they are probably Sculptorcraft models, made in the 1950s from kits manufactured by Seamer Products of Hull. Children had to pour liquid plaster into a rubber mould, let it set, peel off the mould and then paint and varnish the figure. Other characters/items that could be made included Noddy, Big Ears, Noddy's car, Mr. Plod, Jumbo the elephant, Mr. Wobblyman, Clockwork Clown and Sailor Doll. Posted by Summer on September 25, 2008
How many books did she write altogether?
Enid is the best!
I am 9.
I like the Famous Five the best! Bye!Barney says: I'm afraid it's almost impossible to say exactly how many books Enid Blyton wrote. As well as writing novels, short stories, plays, poems, nature books and educational books, she wrote magazines, provided the text for picture books for younger children and contributed articles and stories to encyclopaedias, annuals, etc. Some short stories appeared in more than one collection and new compilations of previous work continued to be published after her death. We know that she wrote over 180 novels though, and about 4000 - 5000 short stories - a remarkable achievement. To find out more about her phenomenal output, go to the Home Page of the website and explore the Cave of Books.
Barney says: I'm afraid it's almost impossible to say exactly how many books Enid Blyton wrote. As well as writing novels, short stories, plays, poems, nature books and educational books, she wrote magazines, provided the text for picture books for younger children and contributed articles and stories to encyclopaedias, annuals, etc. Some short stories appeared in more than one collection and new compilations of previous work continued to be published after her death. We know that she wrote over 180 novels though, and about 4000 - 5000 short stories - a remarkable achievement. To find out more about her phenomenal output, go to the Home Page of the website and explore the Cave of Books.Posted by Vallapan on September 25, 2008
I loved Enid Blyton stories. Now I am reading them for my son. I'm trying to find Famous Five dvds to go with the books. I need region 4 dvds (Famous Five series) which could be played in Australia. Could anyone help me with some advice? Thanks.Barney says: Two major TV series of the Famous Five books were made, one in the 1970s and one in the 1990s. The 1970s series has never been released on DVD, though videos are available second-hand from sites like eBay. Boxed DVD sets of the 1990s series have been released in several European countries, in English but with subtitles in another language (I seem to recall that one of the boxed sets is Dutch.) However, the subtitles can be switched off. I'm not sure what region the DVDs are, and I think one or two episodes are missing from the boxed sets. Again, videos of the 1990s series are available second-hand.
Barney says: Two major TV series of the Famous Five books were made, one in the 1970s and one in the 1990s. The 1970s series has never been released on DVD, though videos are available second-hand from sites like eBay. Boxed DVD sets of the 1990s series have been released in several European countries, in English but with subtitles in another language (I seem to recall that one of the boxed sets is Dutch.) However, the subtitles can be switched off. I'm not sure what region the DVDs are, and I think one or two episodes are missing from the boxed sets. Again, videos of the 1990s series are available second-hand.Posted by Nivedha on September 25, 2008
I'm a big fan of Enid Blyton. I love all her books. They are really interesting...she really takes me to a world of fantasies and mysteries...
Posted by Nadya Salie on September 24, 2008
I love Enid Blyton books. Once I start reading one I go into a magical world!!!Barney says: I feel the same, but it would have made your post more interesting if you could have said which titles you like best and why they made such an impression on you. Some of my favourites are "Bimbo and Topsy," "Shadow the Sheep-Dog," "The Adventures of Scamp" and "Letters from Bobs." The characters in those books are particularly intelligent and interesting!
Barney says: I feel the same, but it would have made your post more interesting if you could have said which titles you like best and why they made such an impression on you. Some of my favourites are "Bimbo and Topsy," "Shadow the Sheep-Dog," "The Adventures of Scamp" and "Letters from Bobs." The characters in those books are particularly intelligent and interesting! Posted by Nong Fj on September 24, 2008
Hi
I'm from Malaysia.. have most of Enid's books..and my age is 38..she really makes me young still with her books..:)Barney says: If you have most of Enid's books, you must have a room that looks like the cartoon on the Cave of Books. I hope you have a nice big house!!
Barney says: If you have most of Enid's books, you must have a room that looks like the cartoon on the Cave of Books. I hope you have a nice big house!!Posted by Caitlyn on September 23, 2008
At my library I always head for Enid Blyton books. I love her and I wish more people would read her books.Barney says: Then there wouldn't be any Blyton books on the shelves, when you next visit your library, Caitlyn!
Barney says: Then there wouldn't be any Blyton books on the shelves, when you next visit your library, Caitlyn!Posted by Anonymous on September 23, 2008
I love Enid Blyton. I have to do a project on my fave author. I choose her.Barney says: When you've completed your project, perhaps you could tell us a bit more about it.
Barney says: When you've completed your project, perhaps you could tell us a bit more about it.Posted by rockchic7676 on September 23, 2008
I think the top three Famous Five books are Five On a Treasure Island, Five Go Adventuring Again and Five Go to Mystery Moor !!!!!!!!!! (and I'm only 10)
Posted by Secret Fairy on September 23, 2008
Hi there,
Thanks for your gorgeous website. I don't feel so alone now. Am 43 & still love reading Enid Blyton's works (among other things!). Won't ever get to England but when I'm a bit more financial at least I can enjoy one of my passions on line! Barney, you're almost as lovely as my dog.Barney says: What kind remarks from a bootiful fairy, enough to make a fellow blush! And you liked the website as well!!
Barney says: What kind remarks from a bootiful fairy, enough to make a fellow blush! And you liked the website as well!!Posted by Kate Mary on September 22, 2008
As Barney says it is nothing to do with Enid Blyton, Chris. Enid Boyten was the pseudonym of Horace E Boyten, one of the stable of writers employed by the Amalgamated Press (later Fleetway Publications) to write for their story papers and comics. Boyten also used the pen-name of Helen Crawford. All the Amalgamated Press writers were men but they used female names when writing for girls' comics and papers.
Posted by Chris on September 22, 2008
Can anyone solve this mystery, I've got a copy of the School Friend Annual 1950 which has a story by Enid Boyton. The story is called 'Their Secret Task at St Claire's', was this a misprint of Blyton's name and was she experimenting with a different style, or was someone using a similar name. thanks, chris.Barney says: This is something that has fooled a number of Blyton fans, Chris. There really was an author who used the name Enid Boyton (possibly to help sell her stories!), but it has nothing at all to do with Enid Blyton.
Barney says: This is something that has fooled a number of Blyton fans, Chris. There really was an author who used the name Enid Boyton (possibly to help sell her stories!), but it has nothing at all to do with Enid Blyton.Posted by Nigel Rowe on September 22, 2008
How good to see the doyen of Blyton sites with a brand new look. Congratulations to Keith for achieving this! Barney, great to see you in all your glory - at least people will all know now that you are not that dreadful circus-boy! Next time I pass by The Secret Kennel, I'll give you an extra pat! Good to hear from you, Matt, as well!
Posted by Lucky Star on September 21, 2008
What a wonderful, colourful and welcoming new look for my favourite website. Congratulations to all the team responsible. It is a worthy tribute to the world's bestselling children's author. And all presided over by that terribly handsome Barney fellow.Barney says: I'm still like a dog with two tails, and they're both wagging nineteen to the dozen!
Barney says: I'm still like a dog with two tails, and they're both wagging nineteen to the dozen!Posted by Robert Houghton on September 21, 2008
I really love the new look of the site: especially the photo of Barney in his replies: what a handsome photo!Barney says: Wuff! Wuff!
Barney says: Wuff! Wuff!Posted by Matthew Roberts on September 21, 2008
Love the new look, Keith and Tony (and Barney!)Barney says: Nice to hear from you, Matt, and glad you like the new look. I'm delighted to feature so prominently - in fact I'm like a dog with two tails!
Barney says: Nice to hear from you, Matt, and glad you like the new look. I'm delighted to feature so prominently - in fact I'm like a dog with two tails!Posted by Sahil on September 21, 2008
Hi,
I think Blyton's work is reflective of the free & stress free society which we have lost in quest of modernisation.
I am a BIGGG Fan of all her books. Especially the Famous Five series, the Adventure series & not to be left the goblins/gnomes in Wishing Chair :)
In the Famous Five series, Five on a Hike & Mystery Moor are smashing.
I have three Adventure series & Mountain of Adventure is very good.
I will never forget the endless gingerbeers & sandwiches which the five treat upon.
Reading all I am very keen to visit the countryside of the UK & experience the same.
Some day I will surely visit Dartmoor National Park & Wales which the adventures are based upon.
Thank you Mafam Blyton for making our reading so enlightened.
May your soul rest in peace !
Posted by Lauren on September 21, 2008
I think that the Faraway Tree and the Enchanted Wood are absolutely fantastic because of the magic inside the books. I feel like I am actually with Joe and Beth and Frannie and all of the residents of the Faraway Tree.Barney says: I agree that the Faraway Tree books are fantastic. Did you know that the children were originally called Jo, Bessie and Fanny until the names were modernised some years ago?
Barney says: I agree that the Faraway Tree books are fantastic. Did you know that the children were originally called Jo, Bessie and Fanny until the names were modernised some years ago?Posted by Thomas Ink on September 21, 2008
Wow, this website sure looks good with its makeover! I have been a regular visitor, but I didn't comment previously. I have to congratulate you for your work on this superb website. The sections on the left-hand side are, to me, clearly visible (note that I'm using Internet Explorer 7.) The Book Listings are.... Really Really FANTASTIC. I can't find more words to descibe it. I also like the names of the links (for instance, "Author of Adventure"!) which are very Blytonian. The articles in the section I mentioned are amazing. They give a lot of information about the author. The biography was very easy to read and understand, so congratulations to its author! I also read the article 'Enid The Writer' and I got a lot of useful information from it. The Enid Blyton Day sounds fabulous and I wish I could go to Britain next year as a member, but the distance is too much (we can but dream, though!) The "Interactive Island" is also very good. The Forums are terrific! I hope I can join. As I write this, I'm going to attempt the Monthly Quiz, and will also later on try the Character Quiz. Last but not the least, I hope I can be a member of the Society and receive the Journal (which seems to be very good) and read the FanFics. Thank you for this website, which I will continue to visit.Barney says: Thank you for your enthusiasm and kind comments, Thomas! I hope you do join the Society - we look forward to welcoming you.
Barney says: Thank you for your enthusiasm and kind comments, Thomas! I hope you do join the Society - we look forward to welcoming you.Posted by Somita on September 20, 2008
Hi! It seems that I have been away from the site for a very long period of time! The site looks splendid in its makeover! But I do wish the list of links on the left-hand-side would be a bit dark in color or a bit viewable. Thanks. Goodbye!Barney says: They should be easy to see, Somita, but you are the second person to say this, so obviously there is a browser with a problem. It is all very clear on both Firefox and Internet Explorer 7. Obviously this is a bone which needs further chewing!
Barney says: They should be easy to see, Somita, but you are the second person to say this, so obviously there is a browser with a problem. It is all very clear on both Firefox and Internet Explorer 7. Obviously this is a bone which needs further chewing!Posted by J on September 20, 2008
I love Enid Blyton books, they're great. I get them from the library. I just finished reading the Adventurous Four books but I only got to read half the series because the library didn't have the other half!Barney says: I'm a bit confused about your library stocking half the Adventurous Four books, J. That series has three titles (the third was originally a short story which was expanded by Clive Dickinson to form a novel), so does that mean you've read one and a half books?!
Barney says: I'm a bit confused about your library stocking half the Adventurous Four books, J. That series has three titles (the third was originally a short story which was expanded by Clive Dickinson to form a novel), so does that mean you've read one and a half books?!Posted by Donna Warner on September 17, 2008
Looking for a book about a boy that always grumbles. They called him Grumbletone.
Posted by Anonymous on September 15, 2008
Lovely to see Noddy in the Blackpool Illuminations, well worth a visit! Thanks for a great website, thinking of joining the Society. xx
Posted by Arshavi on September 8, 2008
I love to read Enid Blyton books. I have made a little room for Enid Blyton. I have in total 20 books of Enid Blyton. Send me her photos if you can. Bye, love (an Enid Blyton fan)Barney says: There are a lot of photos of Enid Blyton in the "Members" section of the website, Arshavi, but you need to be a member of the Society in order to view them.
Barney says: There are a lot of photos of Enid Blyton in the "Members" section of the website, Arshavi, but you need to be a member of the Society in order to view them.Posted by June on September 4, 2008
Hello, I have a poem written in my autograph book many years ago when I wrote to Enid Blyton saying how much I loved her books. Just one verse, but for me when she lived at "Green Hedges ". I dont want to sell, but roughly how much would this be worth ? Many thanks. June.Barney says: A lovely thing to have, June, it is obviously priceless to you!
Barney says: A lovely thing to have, June, it is obviously priceless to you!Posted by Lindsay on August 28, 2008
Hi, When I was little my mum told me three children's stories which I have never seen written down or published. I have, of course, quizzed mum as to where she got them but she can't remember! Mum suspects they might have been written by Enid Blyton. The titles of these stories (as far as I know!) are:
1. Bobby and the Bunkin.
2. Wumps and Woggie.
3. Epaminondas.
I also vaguely remember a story about a little boy whose name was so long that by the time his mummy had shouted him to come in for his tea, his tea had gone cold!
Can you tell me if any of these are Enid Blyton's creations please? Thanks.Barney says: I can help you with a couple of the stories, Lindsay, though they're not by Enid Blyton. "Epaminondas" is an old children's story from the Southern states of America which was retold in the early 1900s by Sara Cone Bryant. Later versions of the tale also exist, written by Constance Eyan, Eve Merrimam, Mary Claire Pinckney and Cathy East Dobowski. The author of "The Adventures of Bobby and the Bunkin" is Barbara Muir.
Barney says: I can help you with a couple of the stories, Lindsay, though they're not by Enid Blyton. "Epaminondas" is an old children's story from the Southern states of America which was retold in the early 1900s by Sara Cone Bryant. Later versions of the tale also exist, written by Constance Eyan, Eve Merrimam, Mary Claire Pinckney and Cathy East Dobowski. The author of "The Adventures of Bobby and the Bunkin" is Barbara Muir.Posted by Sahana on August 28, 2008
The books written by Enid Blyton are superb! They help us improve our vocabulary. The mysterious and adventurous stories have attracted the children's minds. Enid Blyton expresses her imagination superbly.
Posted by Anthony (Tony) Amos on August 26, 2008
I recall a story from my childhood about Helter Skelter Hector who got cured of being a bully when he thought his head had shrunk because he put on the wrong hat. Was this an Enid Blyton story and if so, in which book did it it appear? Anthony Amos