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In Island of Fog, eight children living on a perpetually foggy island discover that they're turning into monsters. |
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In Labyrinth of Fire, the sequel to Island of Fog, the children must use their shapeshifting talents to avert danger. |
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A new Five Find-Outers story entitled Turbulent Waters by Julie Heginbotham is now available. Meanwhile, Chapter 10 of Nonnimus's story will be added in another update as I didn't want to delay Julie's any more than I already have! –January 26, 2010
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Messages from Enid Blyton fans...
| March 19, 2010 - rogoz says: Tsk, Tsk - a Cabal of Noddies munching popcorn in the EBS Video room? I don't think so! First up, you need public performance permission [ and paid FEES ] for the rights-holders. The non-compliance fines are substantial - $250, 000 in Australia. The Castle of Adventure is a rather trivial exercise by comparison. |
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Bets says: I agree - it's just not feasible. |
| March 19, 2010 - Nigel Rowe says: Sally, whilst liking the idea of a 'video room' showing Castle of Adventure at the Enid Blyton Society Day, it must be remembered that the entire film is several hours long, so there wouldn't be much time for any browsing or listening to guest speakers. In any case, as Fatty says, there isn't much point in asking about Society matters on this message board - you would be better off commenting on the Society message board or on the Forums (Enid Blyton Day 2010 thread)! |
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Fatty says: Swatithought! |
| March 18, 2010 - shamik banerjee says: I just love the books written by Enid Blyton. They are facinating, enjoyable to read. Especially the series of the Enchanted Woods. Has she written any more books like that. Can you suggest any? |
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Fatty says: How long have you got, Shamik?! Seriously, have a look at the Society's Cave of Books where you can explore at your leisure. It sounds as if The Wishing Chair could be right up your street! |
| March 17, 2010 - Neil says: Whoops! sorrry Sally and everyone else it was of course ISLAND of Adventure that John Rhys Davies was in not Castle of Adventure. It was a long time ago since I saw it. (and they should have made Valley of Adventure into a film anyway). |
| March 17, 2010 - Sally says: I would agree with Neil's comments about a Find Outers' series; it is still my favourite series of all, and I would like to see a real period piece, set in the late 1940's/50's, to achieve the full atmosphere of post war Peterwood - it would not work unless it was set in this period. Whether we like it or not, this period very much had a class structure, and the household help mentioned in every book often had key roles which were essential to the plot. For me, the characterisation would also be important - Fatty, Bets, Mr Goon and Ern in particular would need to be played by first rate actors. Missing Necklace, Hidden House, Invisible Thief and Tally-Ho Cottage would be a great start! I have not seen the Castle of Adventure film - would this not be a possible inclusion in the Blyton Day on 15 May for those of us who have not seen it? |
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Fatty says: Good points, Sally. As for Castle of Adventure being shown at the Society Day, you will need to ask our friends at the Enid Blyton Society about that! |
| March 16, 2010 - Neil says: I have seen the 1990's srries and yes the acting is better (especially the excellent Jemima Rooper as George) however I have a couple of issues with it' mainly the length of the episodes - trying to cram a full story into 25 minutes ruined most of them, they felt like they were over before they had begun and also the characterisation of Dick; in the books he was the brave likeable one, in this TV series he comes across as an annoying little so and so you wanted to poke in the eye! Not saying it's a bad series and I am probably a little biased as the books I read growing up all had the photos of the 1970's cast so that to me was what the FF looked like. But my main point was my wish for a Find Outers TV or film series - something I think we can all agree on should have been done before now. |
| March 16, 2010 - rogoz says: I can only guess Neil hasn't seen the 1995 version of Famous Five videos - they are far superior re cast, film quality and period setting to the 1970's version. Unfortunately, UK fans have had to scratch around flea markets to get old VHS tapes - a marketing fiasco called "an absolute disgrace " by Wikipedia, but, fortunately, Amazon-UK have available a region 2, 6-DVD set with Dutch subtitles and English audio. Subs. Can be turned off. |
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Fatty says: I agree with you, rogoz; a far superior series. |
| March 15, 2010 - Neil says: I always think almost 50 years after Enid's best three series were written, Famous Five, Five Find Outers, and the Adventure Series, no one has really done them justice on the Cinema or TV screen. The best efforts were probably the 1982 Castle of Adventure, with John Rhys Davies of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Lord of the Rings fame playing the main bad guy, and on TV the best stab was probably the 1970's British TV Version of The Famous Five (although with some pretty dodgy acting). As far as I know no-one as even attempted to put the Five Find Outers on screen at all which is a shame as the books were my own personal faviourite. A wish of mine is that somewhere out there a top notch fim director, who loved the books as a kid, will take a risk and try to persuade someone to finance a a propper adaptation of one of these series in a way similar to that which Peter Jackson acheived with The Lord of the Rings. I would love to see a Five Find Outers series, set in the early sixties (you could'nt set it today as the kids would just use their mobile / cell phones to get of a fix!) although I bet some politically correct TV executive would have a problem with a charachter named Fatty. |
| March 15, 2010 - atm says: Hello, I have a very nice old serie from 14 HB books from the Enid Blyton Mystery series from between 1957 -1962, included a few 1th issues. All are mostly in very nice condition. All are hardbacks and all have their dustcover, and all came from 1th owner The serie is complete except for # 11 Do you maybe know if there a book site somewhere where I can place an add or is anybody looking for these books?(I have made pictures to show) this is what I have: 1) The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage, J. Abbey, 1961, Methuen andCo, London 2) The Mystery of the Disapearing Cat, J. Abbey, 1957, Methuen andCo, London 3) The Mystery of the Secret Room, J. Abbey, 1961, Methuen andCo, London 4) The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters, J. Abbey, 1959, Methuen andCo, London 5) The Mystery of the Missing Necklace, J. Abbey, 1961, Methuen andCo, London 6) The Mystery of the Hidden House, J. Abbey, 1961, Methuen andCo, London 7) The Mystery of the Pantomine Cat, J. Abbey, 1961, Methuen andCo, London 8) The Mystery of the Invisible Thief, Treyer Evans , 1960/ Methuen andCo, London 9) The Mystery of the Vanished Prince, Treyer Evans , 1961/ Methuen andCo, London 10) The Mystery of the Strange Bundle, Treyer Evans , 1960/ Methuen andCo, London 12) The Mystery of the Tally-Ho cottage. Treyer Evans , 1960/ Methuen andCo, London 13) The Mystery of the Missing Man, Lilian buchanan, 1962/ Methuen andCo, London 14) The Mystery of the Strange Messages, Lilian buchanan, 1957 / Methuen andCo, London (1th) 15) The Mystery of the Banshee Towers, Lilian buchanan, 1961/ Methuen andCo, London Best wishes, Anja, Netherlands. Ps I also have several old HB books from the famous Five series from Enid Blyton. |
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Fatty says: The Enid Blyton Society website has a 'For Sale' section in its forums, otherwise you could try listing your titles on an online auction site such as eBay. Maybe one or more of our friends here may be interested. |
| March 13, 2010 - Neil says: It's easy to pick the obvious choices for the best Famous Five stories as most will go for 'On a Treasure Island' or 'Smugglers Top' or Kirrin Island again' However I have always had a soft spot for 'Five get into a fix' This is for various reasons. A great story towards the end of the series just as it looked as if Enid was running out of steam, loved the setting in the Snowy Welsh Mountains, the Five's isolation in the hut on the hills, riding the sledges (toboggans!!) The strange and creepy (at least to me when I was nine) lights drifting into the sky. But most of all I remember Morgan calling down the caves for his dogs to come to the rescue, a scene on the page that still brings me out in goosebumps. I can see now, almost thirty years after I first read the story, the similarities with the 'Mountain of Adventure' but this is still a corker of book. |
| March 9, 2010 - Anonymous says: I have been reading books by Enid Blyton since I was 5, and I still love them!!! My favourite were the Famous Five, St. Clare's and Malory Towers! :) My little sister recently started reading her books too, and I have been looking them up for her. I remember reading about this tree, and 5 children went up the tree and there were people living up there, like the washing lady, and the pots-and-pans guy, and the tea lady, and at the very top, a 'land' would appear, and the children would have adventures. I don't remember what the book was called, however. Can you help me? ps. This is a very nice website. |
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Bets says: That would be the Faraway Tree stories - reviews for The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree and The Folk of the Faraway Tree can be found here. |
| March 8, 2010 - Stephen says: Fatty, I think Sophie was using 21st century terminology by suggesting that Enid Blyton rocks. That terminology could also be used for someone that has since long departed from this life like Enid Blyton. |
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Fatty says: Thank you, Stephen. I must try to keep up with modern terminology. |
| March 8, 2010 - Sophie says: I am 10 years old my mum always told me the Faraway Tree books and I've loved them ever since. You rock Enid Blyton. |
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Fatty says: I'm not certain that Enid ever rocked, Sophie, but glad you like the Faraway Tree! |
| March 7, 2010 - Rejo says: Hi! this is Rejo, a big fan of Enid Blyton's books. There are books which were written in the 20th century and most of them do not suit the present youngsters. But I am glad to say that Enid Blyton's books have attracted the present generation. And what I conclude is ENID BLYTON IS AWESOME. Yours Friendly (8th March 2010) C. Rejo Chandran. |
| March 7, 2010 - Craig says: I've really enjoyed watching the Adventure stories that were made in New Zealand and have been uploaded to Youtube. But I would love to see the BBC version of The Castle of Adventure from 1990 too. Sadly I have no video player anymore but any chance someone could upload it somewhere or tell me how one might get hold of a watchable copy? Thanks. |
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Fatty says: It was in fact made by TVS for the ITV network. There is a commercially produced video available, although it is abridged, and lasts just under 2 hours. It is available through sites such as Amazon, eBay and Play. |
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