***Enid Blyton*** |
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| Adventure | Schools | Mystery | Fantasy | Younger Children |
| Adventure Series | Malory Towers | Famous Five | Faraway Tree | Wishing Chair |
| St. Clare's | Secret Seven | |||
| Naughtiest Girl | Five Find-Outers | |||
| Secret Series | ||||
| R Mysteries |
Many readers say that "The Valley of Adventure" is one of the very best of Enid Blyton's six hundred plus books for children.
God Save the King!
The girls soon pair up with each other. Darrell's best friend is the calm and collected Sally Hope - an unlikely match,
considering their first term antics.
Classroom tricks and midnight feasts are the perfect ingredients for this School Series.
Doris is a clumsy girl, hopeless at ordinary lessons, but a talented mimic and actress. She wins the respect of Pam Boardman, a clever girl whose
academic work is way ahead of her age. The two become friends and help each other as best they can.
In the Seond Form, Gladys and Mirabel arrive at St. Clare's as two complete opposites. Mirabel is a loud spoilt girl goes around telling everyone
she will not stay beyond half-term. Gladys is a sad mousy character with a secret she can't tell anyone. The two become firm friends when Gladys
confides in Mirabel and then convinces her to stay on at St. Clare's.
Anne-Marie arrives in the Fifth form and declares she is a poet, but is angry that everybody seems more impressed with musical genius Felicity Ray,
who plays an imaginary violin as she sleepwalks.
With characters such as madcap Bobby (Roberta), and her trickster friend Janet, the beautiful but selfish Angela, and Mam'zelle's unscrupulous niece
Claudine, every book in the St. Clare's series becomes more exciting than the last.
In the second book she also shows a talent for music, and plays a duet with Richard in the end-of-term concert.
One of the original ideas in "The Naughtiest Girl" series, is the idea that an elected jury of pupils deal with any reports of misbehaviour
or selfishness.
The Famous Five series of books are amongst the
most popular children's stories ever published. The
stories illustrate a world of freedom, adventure and
excitement.
Lawrence Daykin, known as Larry is the eldest at 13, and was the original leader of the Five Find-Outers, but passed the role willingly to Fatty
after the second mystery. Larry is smart, but is often scornful towards the younger members of the group
Margaret Daykin (Daisy) is Larry's younger sister. She is twelve years old, and the practical one in the club. It was her idea to form the club in the
first place.
Philip Hilton (Pip) is the same age as Daisy. He seems to be less in control than the others, and is always struggling to have something
important to do. His parents are strict, and wish he would put as much effort into his schoolwork as he does into the mysteries
Elizabeth Hilton, (Bets) is Pip's young sister, and the youngest in the group. She is in awe of Fatty, and he is fond of her. She frequently
comes across a vital clue in the mysteries, and is the first one to recognise Fatty in his disguises.
Buster is Fatty's little Scottish Terrier, who is fiercely protective of his master. He loves chasing rabbits and snapping at the ankles of Mr. Goon.
Theopholus Goon, the local bobby, is not fond of the Five Find-Outers, as they seem to be cleverer than him. He detests Buster and always seems
to get the wrong suspect in the end.
Inspector (then Cheif Inspector, then Superintendent)Jenks is a friend of the children. He is based on a real character from Enid Blyton's home town.
Peter is the head of the Secret Seven - and he takes his position very seriously! He does not look kindly upon Club Members losing their badges
and forgetting their passwords. Peter's sister Janet is also a members of the Secret Seven, and makes much more of a contribution than the other
girl members. Peter and Janet founded the club, and they own Scamper the dog, and unofficial extra member of the club - although he does step in
when George is temporarily banned from being part of the Secret Seven in
"Go Ahead Secret Seven!".
Peter goes to school with Colin, George and Jack. Jack has a treasured collection of Famous Five books! Jack's annoying sister Susie
is the club's worst enemy - she is always sneaking about, trying to guess their password and frequently giving them false clues.
Sometimes, however, this has the opposite effect, and actually helps the Seven!
Colin is one who frequently stumbles across suspicious situations, and leads the club into solving them.
Pam and Barbara are best friends - both love ballet and giggle lots. Peter often gets impatient with them, but they do occasionally do their bit for the club.
Adventure Series
Philip
Dinah
Jack
Lucy-Ann
Kiki
Bill Smugs
Aunt Polly
Uncle Jocelyn
Mrs Mannering
Four children and a parrot in eight thrilling adventures - a mysterious Island, a deserted Valley, an exciting cruise ship, a travelling circus, a strange mountain...each book provides a new setting for the children to fall into another adventure. There are always plenty of laughs with Kiki around to make sure you all "Wipe Your Feet and Blow Your Nose!" and good old Bill Smugs to save the day.
Malory Towers
Darrell
Sally
Mary-Lou
Gwendoline-Mary
Alicia
Betty
Jean
Bill
Mavis
Irene
Belinda
Zerelda
Daphne
Clarissa
Ruth
Connie
Miss Grayling
Miss Potts
Miss Peters
Mam'zelle Dupont
Mam'zelle Rougier
Join Darrell Rivers and her friends in North Tower as they work their way up the school from being young first years to serious, staid sixth years.
As the Headmistress, Miss Grayling points out to the girls on their arrival to the school, they will get a lot out of Malory Towers.
Darrell knows that she has six years in which to conquer her hot temper!
Will she be able to control it by the time she gets to the Sixth Form?
Irene, a genius at Maths and Music, pairs up with Belinda, a talented artist.
Both girls are scatterbrained and disorganised and have a distinctly bad effect on each other, but are hugely popular with the other girls.
Quick-witted Alicia is the only girl whose best friend, Betty, is from another tower. Together the two cause hilarity as they play countless tricks
on the unsuspecting French Mistress, Mam'zelle Dupont. But Miss Potts, the North Tower house Mistress is not amused!
Gwendoline Mary,
a spoilt only child is the only girl who has no real friend at school-she tries to make friend with the new girls, but they soon see her for what
she is, and move on.
Mary-Lou, a mouse-like girl who starts at her own shadow in first year has a few surprises for everyone throughout her time at Malory Towers.
Her big debut, however come in the Fifth Form, when she really surpasses herself. Her best friends are Daphne and Mavis.
New girls join every year providing more excitement as they reveal secrets and talents. A new arrival in the third form causes horse-havoc and
finds a friend in the manly Miss Peters. There's Zerelda, an American girl who thinks she's a film star and doesn't really fit in at Malory Towers.
Twins Ruth and Connie arrive in the Upper fourth and give Darrell some Real Hard Work as Head Girl.
of the Form.
St. Clares
Pat O'Sullivan
Isabel O'Sullivan
Allison O'Sullivan
Hilary Wentworth
Carlotta
Bobby Ellis
Janet Robins
Pam Boardman
Doris Elward
Gladys
Mirabel
Eileen
Angela Favorleigh
Claudine
Anne-Marie
Felicity Ray
Miss Theobald
Miss Quentin
Miss Wilcox
Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan are unhappy about coming to St. Clare's - they wanted to go to Ringmere School with their friends, and
they are determined to turn their noses up at everything at St. Clares. The other girls call them "The Stuck-Up Twins", and laugh at them,
but they soon settle down and become friends with everyone. The girls in Pat and Isabel's form each have special characteristics and talents.
There is Alison, the twins' dizzy cousin, who is constantly worrying about how she looks, the responsible Hilary Wentworth, who is frequently head of the form. Carlotta is a wild Spanish girl who used to ride
in a circus ring, and often loses control of herself. She does not care one bit that one or two of the girls look down on her because of her
background.
Naughtiest Girl
Elizabeth Allen
Joan Townsend
Rita
Nora O'Sullivan
William
Richard Watson
John Terry
Robert Jones
Kathleen Peters
Julian Holland
Elizabeth is indignant at being sent away to boarding school after being taught at home by a governess. She is determined to be as naughty
as possible in order to be sent home, but strikes a deal with the headmistress and ends up settling down and enjoying school life.
She befriends Joan whose parents never write to her, and soon settles down at school, helping her friend John with the school garden.
Julian Kirrin
Julian is the eldest of the Five, at age 12. He is brave, kind and sensible, and the group leader.
He is the brother of Dick and Anne.
Dick is 11. He loves playing tricks and teasing people, but will risk his safety to protect the others. He thinks that a holiday waithout an
adventure is a waste of time!
Anne is just 10, and the quietest of the Famous Five. She is neat, tidy and unselfish. Although she is easily frightened, she insists on being
a part of all the Famous Five's adventures!
George,(short for Georgina) is the cousin of Julian, Dick and Anne. She wants to be a boy, and insists on the others calling her George.
Her best friend is the fifth member of the Famous Five - Timmy the dog, whose first love is George, and whose second love is Rabbits! He even
goes to boarding school with George and Anne.
Dick Kirrin
Anne Kirrin
George Kirrin
Timmy
Mystery Series (Five Find-Outers and Dog)
Fatty
Frederick Algernon Trotville, or Fatty as he is better known, is the leader of the Five Find-Outers. As an only child, he frequently
receives huge tips from wealthy relatives, and always has money when he needs it, to the frustration of the others. Fatty loves disguising himself
- both to assist in the solving of mysteries, and to play tricks on the others. He is very clever, and usually works out the mysteries before
the others, but he is distinctly lacking in modesty.
Larry
Daisy
Pip
Bets
Buster
Mr. Goon
Inspector Jenks
The Secret Seven
Peter
The Secret Seven has all the right ideas for a Secret Society - a membership badge, clubhouse (the shed at the bottom of
Peter and Janet's garden) and password. They shadow suspects, look for clues, and find themselves in all sorts of compromising situations, but despite
the interference of an unwelcome sibling, they always get their man in the end!
Janet
Jack
George
Colin
Pam
Barbara
Scamper
Susie
| Jack
Mike Arnold
Peggy Arnold Nora Arnold | Peggy and her younger twin brother and sister, Mike and Nora run away with their orphan friend Jack to The Secret Island in the first book in this series. When they find their parents, Jack is taken in as one of the family and the four continue to adventure together. | |
| Roger Diana Snubby Barney Looney Miranda |
Roger is a nature lover. He and his sister Diana have an orphaned cousin, Snubby. Snubby's real name is Peter, but his snub nose gave him his nickname. Snubby is cheeky and wild and has a mad dog named Loony who is always getting under people's feet - especially when they are after his beloved master, Snubby! The cousins are always joined on their adventures by Barney, a boy looking for his father. They do not plan to spend time with Barney, but he always shows up anyhow, and his friends are always delighted to see him. Barney's mother is dead, and he has no home. He and his pet monkey, Miranda sleep wherever they can. Barney earns money by working in circuses and fairs. He does eventually find his father, who appears in the last three books. | |
| Jimmy Lotta Mr. Galliano Lal Laddo Lilliput Oona Sticky Stanley Mr.Tonks |
What a dream come true! Jimmy Brown becomes friends with Lotta, a circus girl, and her parents, Lal and Laddo. He gets to know all the animals and their trainers - Jumbo the elephant and Mr. Tonks, Jemima the chimp and Lilliput, and the ten dogs that do tricks in the ring. He meets Sticky Stanley the clown, and marvels at Oona the Acrobat. When the circus handyman disappears overnight with the takings, the circus is desperate to find someone to replace him. Jimmy's father is a carpenter, and Mr. Galliano, the ringmaster gives him the job. Suddenly, Jimmy and his mother and father find themselves living in a caravan - and Jimmy himself is one of the Circus Folk. | |