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Of
the 700+ books that Enid Blyton wrote, not all can be regarded as literary
gems, and some have stood the test of time better than others.
Here is a selection of some of my favourites as an adult reader; the
exclusion of many of my childhood favourites is simply because I haven’t
got around to re-reading them yet! When
reading them try to get yourself into the mindset of the age child they were
written for (the ages of the fictional children will usually reflect this!)
They are listed from youngest to oldest.
Book
of Brownies
The Enid Blyton Poetry Book
Hedgerow Tales
Queen Elizabeth Family
Children of
Willow
Farm
Famous Five 1-6
The
Secret
Island
Malory
Towers
Island of Adventure etc
Barney Books
Children of Green Meadows
Family at Redroofs
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Enid
for Adults & Teenagers
Adults £110 : Under 18 £90
30th Sept - 2nd October 2005
It will be held at the Swanage Youth Hostel (3 Star) and is full board,
and includes all entrance fees.
Fitness level: 3 miles including
steps.
Click
here for printable booking form.
Click here for Terms & Conditions.
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Is a
story about race the same as a racist story?
Does
modernising Blyton improve the stories or lose their social context?
Can a mother
ever get the work-home balance right?
Should
a student know how to cook?
The
critics of Blyton have long made known their views of her work.
Often, it must be thought, with them having read very few of the
actual texts. We shall look at a variety of books and consider them in the
light of the attitudes of the time, and the questions that Blyton herself
poses.
There
will also be a stunning walk, a steam train trip to Corfe, and a quiz.
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An evening session in a hotel
where Enid
Blyton stayed |
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Some
useful links:
I
have been told of many children reading Sunny Stories down in the air-raid
shelters during the war. Were
you evacuated? The Evacuees
Reunion Association would love to hear from you.
www.evacuees.org.uk
The
Blue Pool has been suggested as a location for
Merran
Lake
. blue.pool.users.btopenworld.com
Cheddar
caves are stunning.
No wonder Enid Blyton was so inspired by them: www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Oxfam
in Swanage has started
to specialise in Blyton Books.If you need anything in the mean time this
dealer has a good selection: www.onlyblyton.co.uk
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