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- 21 Oct 2008, 15:39
- Forum: General Natter
- Topic: On the Up!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4672
Re: On the Up!
Let's hope the increase of 122% isn't an indication of things to come!
- 19 Oct 2008, 13:15
- Forum: Other Authors
- Topic: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2984
Re: Frances Hodgson Burnett
I love both of these books too, although I think my favourite has to be A Little Princess. They've been two of my favourite books ever since I was quite little
I love the way Sara uses her imagination in A Little Princess, even when she is living in such difficult circumstances.
I love the way Sara uses her imagination in A Little Princess, even when she is living in such difficult circumstances.
- 10 Oct 2008, 15:14
- Forum: The Books
- Topic: Blyton plus others picked up today...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2054
Re: Blyton plus others picked up today...
I managed to get a Just William book with dj for £0.99 in an Oxfam bookshop on Portobello Road once. I was surprised at the price, as they do generally seem to be overpriced.
- 09 Oct 2008, 10:00
- Forum: The Books
- Topic: Books suitable for a boy aged 7
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1693
Re: Books suitable for a boy aged 7
It depends on his tastes and reading age really, as children can differ quite a lot. However, I would definitely say that The Faraway Tree and Wishing Chair books would be great for a seven year old. I loved them at that age. I think I was also reading The Secret Seven at about that age and moved on...
- 09 Oct 2008, 09:57
- Forum: The Books
- Topic: Blyton plus others picked up today...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2054
Re: Blyton plus others picked up today...
I think a lot of good books end up in the hands of dealers. However, I have even read (on another book forum) that some of the more ignorant charity shops put "old, tatty" books straight in the bin, as they don't look good on the shelves :shock: If this is true, I don't like to think what ...
- 07 Oct 2008, 15:35
- Forum: Miscellaneous Blyton
- Topic: Blyton in other fiction
- Replies: 92
- Views: 19053
Re: Blyton in other fiction
The Forgotten Garden is a lovely book. I read it a few months ago. Are you enjoying it Ming?
I'm sure I have seen references to Blyton in a few books, but nothing springs to mind at the moment apart from the title you mentioned. I'll keep thinking though.
I'm sure I have seen references to Blyton in a few books, but nothing springs to mind at the moment apart from the title you mentioned. I'll keep thinking though.
- 12 Sep 2008, 09:44
- Forum: Miscellaneous Blyton
- Topic: Positive piece on BBC Breakfast News this morning
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2007
Re: Positive piece on BBC Breakfast News this morning
Thanks Lucky Star :D I occasionally lurk, but have found little time to post recently as it is very hard work looking after a toddler. He turns 1 next week and will start going to the childminder a bit more often so I can get some work done, so hopefully I will have a little more time to contribute ...
- 11 Sep 2008, 13:24
- Forum: Miscellaneous Blyton
- Topic: Positive piece on BBC Breakfast News this morning
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2007
Positive piece on BBC Breakfast News this morning
Did anyone else watch BBC1 Breakfast News this morning? They presented The Famous Five Survival Guide and were very positive about Blyton and her books as a whole. It was so nice to hear people saying good things about her for a change, praising her storytelling abilities and the timeless appeal of ...
- 14 Aug 2008, 13:42
- Forum: Games
- Topic: Who do you prefer?
- Replies: 3278
- Views: 376260
Re: Who do you prefer?
That's a tough one. I like both of them. I think I'll have to say Julian though, just because not everyone else likes him
Julian or George
Julian or George
- 14 Aug 2008, 13:39
- Forum: General Natter
- Topic: Olympic Games (Beijing 2008)
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2778
Re: Olympic Games (Beijing 2008)
I'm enjoying the Olympics Viv :D I don't always have time to watch much of it, but have been watching what I can. I've particularly enjoyed the swimming, diving and badminton so far. My favourite sport is tennis, so I'm hoping they will be showing some more of that soon, even if the British hopes ar...
- 13 Aug 2008, 11:19
- Forum: Games
- Topic: Who do you prefer?
- Replies: 3278
- Views: 376260
Re: Who do you prefer?
Ragamuffin Jo
Ragamuffin Jo or Moonface
Ragamuffin Jo or Moonface
- 08 Aug 2008, 19:17
- Forum: General Natter
- Topic: Olympic Games (Beijing 2008)
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2778
Re: Olympic Games (Beijing 2008)
"Oh, I can't get Sky Sports" wail some people. Well get it then! I appreciate it can be expensive, but the BBC's channels are free, so put the likes of Wimbledon, The Open (Golf) and the Olympics on BBC3. Living where I live in Wiltshire, we can't get digital freeview until 2010 so I woul...
- 08 Aug 2008, 19:14
- Forum: Other Authors
- Topic: C. S. Lewis - Narnia, etc.
- Replies: 444
- Views: 37563
Re: Do any of you like C. S. Lewis?
I love the Narnia books and think Prince Caspian is a very good book. My least favourite (if you can call it that) is "The Horse and His Boy", and my favourite is probably "The Magician's Nephew". I don't think we can say that Susan was excluded from heaven (which is indeed what ...
- 07 Aug 2008, 12:59
- Forum: Other Authors
- Topic: Arthur Ransome - Coot Club, The Big Six, etc.
- Replies: 113
- Views: 20332
Re: Coot Club and The Big Six!
I'm now about three-quarters of the way through Swallows and Amazons and although the plot, such as it is, is quite slight, I'm finding the story charming. Anita I think this is where the appeal of these stories lies. Apart from a couple of rather far-fetched exceptions (Missee Lee springs to mind)...
- 05 Aug 2008, 12:57
- Forum: General Natter
- Topic: I'm going to be a student midwife!!!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3506
Re: I'm going to be a student midwife!!!
I hope you hear something soon. I think it must be such a rewarding job and there is definitely a shortage of midwives in the country - you'd think they'd be welcoming you with open arms!