With over 700 titles published, enid blyton s stories remain timeless classics, adored by children throughout the world. Its been 75 years since enid blyton published her first famous five book and if you have one of the first edition copies lying around you could make a pretty penny credit. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Publication date 1988 topics childrens short stories in english 1900 1945 texts. I adore christmassy reads, and as enid blyton was one of my favourite childhood authors, i could not resist purchasing an electronic copy of christmas tales. Book is in excellent condition with just minor bumping to one corner and top of cover. After discovering she was pregnant in the spring of 1945, blyton miscarried five months later, following a fall from a ladder.
Details about the first christmas 1945, methuen, enid blyton, paul henning, first edition. Blyton s books are still enormously popular, and have been translated into 90 languages. The enid blyton society was formed in early 1995 and its aim is to provide a focal point for collectors and enthusiasts of enid blyton through its magazine, the enid blyton society journal, its annual enid blyton day, and its website. Do you have these famous five books lying around at home. The enid blyton holiday book online version index page. Set in the fictitious village of peterswood based on bourne end, close to marlow, buckinghamshire, the children larry laurence daykin, fatty frederick trotteville, pip philip hilton, daisy margaret daykin. It is the fourth book in enid blytons popular famous five series.
Tumpy plays a trick on saucepan 1952 my first enid blyton book. She wrote over 700 books and about 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as the famous five,the secret seven, the magic faraway tree, malory towers and noddy. Browse and buy a vast selection of enid blyton ephemera collections. Here is a most unusual christmas book which all children will like to have and many grownups too. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Enid blyton s christmas tales transport you back into a time where things were a little more simple and innocent and where not everything was about the material side of christmas. Her husband was major hugh alexander pollack, dso 18881971, and got married shortly after he divorced his first wife that he had two sons with. This kindle edition features a new cover illustration and revised text to bring the dialogue up to date for a whole new generation of readers and also includes a personalized note dated 14 june 2010 from enid blytons. Vintage 1969 enid blyton book bimbo and topsy dean and son ltd.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of enid blyton books online. Order of enid blyton books british childrens author enid blyton 18971968 is one of the most prolific authors in the english language, having sold over 600 million books. The baby would have been darrell waterss first child and it. Vintage the first christmas by enid blyton illustrated 1945 published by methuen well used copy but. Booktopia has enid blytons christmas stories, contains 25 classic tales by enid blyton. Hallo, little mary mouse 1945 more adventures of mary mouse 1943 mary mouse and her family 1946. Retro childrens reading book bedtime story animal cats dogs.
From her first poetry book, between 1920s to 1930s, she contributed to many educational publications. The five findouters and dog, also known as the five findouters, is a series of childrens mystery books written by enid blyton. The first christmas by enid blyton 1945 1st edition book with dust jacket illust. Mr icy cold and other storie by enid blyton 1993 original text from 1945 hardback book very charming twink62gb.
The christmas book by enid blyton, first edition abebooks. In the 2008 costa book awards, enid blyton was voted the bestloved author, ahead of roald dahl, jk rowling and shakespeare. Infact, her books have been translated into over 90 languages and are still enjoyed across the globe. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. With over 75 years and counting since enid blyton s st clare series, and 70 years since the first publication of malory towers, we have put together a wonderful selection of enid blyton books, including new anniversary editions of these beloved series. The first christmas 1945, methuen, enid blyton, paul. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Soon after enid blyton was born in 1897, she fell gravely ill with whooping cough. I have tried to do this in rough chronological order, but many dates given refer to when a story was published in a book. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Enid blyton, the christmas book 1945, signed by the.
In this collection it is called, a family christmas, and was first published as, the christmas book, in 1944. The first christmas 1945, methuen, enid blyton, paul henning, first edition. Enid blyton is one of the mostloved authors in childrens publishing. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Christmas carol from enid blytons book of the year, 1941. So writing this book must have been much enjoyable by enid blyton. First published in 1945 by methuen book 1 of 4 in this category. First of a series 1952 enid blytons animal lovers book 1952 enid blytons colour strip book 1952 enid blytons omnibus 1952 five have a wonderful time 1952 mandy, mops and cubby again 1952 mangy, mops and cubby find a house 1952 mary mouse and her bicycle 1952 mr. So says enid blyton on the flap and i can only agree with her. Enid mary blyton 11 august 1897 28 november 1968 was an english childrens writer whose books have been among the worlds bestsellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. Vintage the first christmas by enid blyton illustrated 1945published by methuenwell used copy but a lovely book. This is a list of 762 books by enid blyton 18971968, an english childrens writer who also wrote under the pseudonym of mary pollock. She weekly wrote sunny stories for little folks which eventually became sunny stories.
You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. This also includes a longer, novella length story, about a family preparing for christmas. Very good in slightly edge rubbed dust jacket with just a little light fraying to the spine tips. Enid blyton s books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other childrens author. Ive got a wonderful april and equally thrilling easter poem for you all today from the enid blyton poetry book. It features mary a girl from 200 years ago who reads the nativity story and wishes that she could have given the baby her doll. Enid blyton lashings of information about the childrens. Find the first christmas by blyton, enid at biblio. There are other enid blyton collections, such as christmas or summer holiday stories.
Vintage the first christmas by enid blyton illustrated. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. She wrote on a wide range of topics including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical. The naughtiest girl is a monitor enid blyton vintage book 1945 first edition. Enid blytons dedication to writing was about 40 years of her life. The little king from enid blytons book of the year, 1941. Enid blytons christmas stories, contains 25 classic tales.
A christmas tale from enid blytons book of the year, 1941. In true enid blyton style each story shows how kindness is rewarded in many different ways and naughtiness will always be punished. Enid blyton project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Enid blytons christmas stories by enid blyton, 9781444922578, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Enid blyton, the christmas book 1945, signed by the author and publishers. All of them capture the spirit of christmas, from people who dont believe in santa claus even there are 25 stories in this lovely book perfect for december, as if you start reading the book on 1 dec, and read the first story on that day, then read the second story on 2 dec. I read this book as a youngster and was completely taken into the spirit of the season with the children benny, susan, ann and peter. Full page illustration the christmas tree 0014 the pixie in the pond 0107 page 0108 page 0109 page 0110.
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