Personal Gems From The Cave Of Books
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Here's the little account that accompanied the aeroplane picture:
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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I have Two Years in the Infant School but unfortunately mine has pages missing and I don't have the illustrations as they were brought out separately as poster-sized coloured plates to be hung on the classroom wall. They're delightful and it's brilliant to be able to see them in the Cave.pete9012S wrote:TWO YEARS IN THE INFANT SCHOOL (BOX 4 TOPICS 64-84)
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A wonderful book. The cave contains lovely illustrations from it.First edition: 1938
Publisher: George Newnes
Illustrator: various
Category: Courses Edited by Enid Blyton
Genre: Mixed
Type: Courses and Encyclopaedias
'Uncle Harry's Aeroplane' is a simple story but exciting for youngsters. I was over the moon as a child when my uncle gave me a ride on his motorbike but a stunt plane would have been extra thrilling even in the 1970s when I was young, let alone in the 1930s when the story was first published.
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It looks like some time travel version of Grand Theft Auto!Courtenay wrote:Wow! I especially love the picture of the city at night. Very 1930s!
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A poignant verse with a sprinkling of wry humour too!
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Song of an Ex-Soldier (p 10) (2v: 1 X 8, 1 X 10) (credited to E.B.) (written 22/9/25)
When I go hawking with a box
That's full of shilling writing blocks,
Unc
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Princess
GOOD OLD SECRET SEVEN (illustration by Eric R. Parker)
A Face at the Window! [A Face at the Window - Susie is Very Annoying] (p 6 & 23)
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I love Eric R. Parker’s illustrations. They look like comics illustrations.
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I quite like Eric Parker's illustrations too - but for me there's still no one who can beat Derek Lucas.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Issue 157. Fleetway Publications Ltd. January 26, 1963.
Five Together Again - Is this the last Blyton adventure story to be serialised in a magazine??
ps.
Did the Five go bathing in this adventure?
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Have to admit I can't stand them — too 1960s-cartoony. They look like they should be in The Jetsons. But that's just me.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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I really LOVE the illustration showing the tall tower. Great perspective - and its also very effective at showing how tall it is.
Its the '1960's' flavour to the illustrations that I like. However, I'm not saying I like them better than Eileen Soper etc - they are just different and I can appreciate them on their own merit.
Its the '1960's' flavour to the illustrations that I like. However, I'm not saying I like them better than Eileen Soper etc - they are just different and I can appreciate them on their own merit.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Yes, Rob. I suppose they would have been done with Enid's approval too??
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I'm trying to hunt this story down to read, but it's proving a little elusive!THE CHILDREN'S WONDER BOOK IN COLOUR NUMBER TWO
Back BOOK 5 OF 10 IN THIS CATEGORY Next
Book Details...
First edition: 1948
Publisher: Odhams Press
Cover Art: Madeline Robinson (cover)
Illustrator: Madeline Robinson
Category: Odham's 40s & 50s Books
Genre: Mixed
Type: Blyton Contributions
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If you've got Journal 59 (Spring 2016), it contains 'An Unexpected Adventure' with the Desmond E. Walduck illustrations, Pete. A good story which reminds me of Secret Seven Adventure in some respects.
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Wow! I have that back at home - many thanks indeed Anita.
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Many thanks indeed to Tony, who contacted me to share the information that the following Secret Seven story was the last Enid Blyton story to be serialised in a magazine in 1963:Five Together Again - Is this the last Blyton adventure story to be serialised in a magazine??
School Friend and Girls' Crystal
Fleetway Publications Ltd. May 25, 1963.
Beginning today! Join your favourite characters in their very latest adventure...
BRAVO SECRET SEVEN (ill Eric R. Parker)
Untitled [A Meeting Please!] (p 4-5)
"Peter! Peter, where are you?" shouted Janet, racing up the stairs.
(used in Fun For The Secret Seven [Brockhampton Press, July 1963]) (Chapter 1)
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