I'm mostly fine with the titles - I think they're apt. Tho' I do amuse myself by wondering where EB might've taken the children had she lived a lot longer. What probably makes this my favourite series is the distant locations the kids get to see, as opposed to SS and others who didn't generally stra...

Certainly my favourites. They definitely had a different quality in many ways. These were the books in which EB sent her characters furthest away from their idyllic towns and villages. Some were almost surreal and were in my mind the most atmospheric. Loved 'Island', 'Mountain' is just trippy and 'V...

Good luck with the Lottery, Moose! I'm in two minds tho'. Naturally, I'd go out and buy every 1st ed EB, Hardys, Nancy Drew, Lone Pine, Fleoming I could get. But finding treasures in the most unexpected places has been a thrill. It's about the journey too, I suppose. Today I broke down and bought a ...

Books and toys have taken over my house and both collections are pretty extensive. WRT Blyton, I have most FF in 60s H&S hardback with dustjackets, many in 70s paperback and eight or nine Purnell annuals in mint condition. A couple are 1st eds. Secret Seven I have most of the Brockhampton hardba...