This is a great book, with lots of Eileen Soper illustrations (coloured versions) and everything you need to know about the Famous Five - rundowns of plots, locations, characters, animals, baddies, etc. Well worth having as a reference book about the Famous Five.
It was written by Norman Wright. Starting bid - £1.50 (postage extra) - ends tomorrow.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enid-Blyton- ... SwL81aRkP7
The Famous Five - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!
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The Famous Five - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!
'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.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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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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- Rob Houghton
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- Favourite character: Snubby, Uncle Robert, George, Fatty
- Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
Re: The Famous Five - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!
I can't write the expression of surprise at seeing the ridiculous price this has risen to! people really do have more sense than money to take this up to £29.88! I'd say its worth £15 at most! So glad I already have a copy if people are likely to go mad over it like this!
'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.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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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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Re: The Famous Five - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!
If they look elsewhere other than Ebay, they could buy it for less than £10!
- Rob Houghton
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- Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
Re: The Famous Five - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!
I agree!
'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.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
Society Member
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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Re: The Famous Five - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know!
I'm positive I bought my copy for about £10 at a Enid Blyton Day, but I can't be 100% sure. It is a great book, but I wouldn't part with the amount they're asking for..nearly £30!
The last time I saw Norman Wright was a few years ago. He was walking in Durlston Country Park, near Swanage. I think he lives somewhere near the town.
The last time I saw Norman Wright was a few years ago. He was walking in Durlston Country Park, near Swanage. I think he lives somewhere near the town.