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Posted by Judith Dunn on February 1, 2012
What was the title of the Famous Five adventure published in 1972?
Barney says: I'm not sure what you mean because Enid Blyton's last Famous Five book was published in 1963 (and she died in 1968), but perhaps this list will help clarify things.
Barney says: I'm not sure what you mean because Enid Blyton's last Famous Five book was published in 1963 (and she died in 1968), but perhaps this list will help clarify things.Posted by Candez Maria Tony on February 1, 2012
I am a great fan of Enid Blyton, I love her books too. Hallo Barney, I am first in this site and I am having one question also, in which book is there a girl named Elizabeth Mary Wilhemina Sonning?Barney says: Welcome, Candez Maria Tony! The book you're thinking of is Secret Seven Mystery.
Barney says: Welcome, Candez Maria Tony! The book you're thinking of is Secret Seven Mystery.Posted by Victoria O'Keefe on February 1, 2012
I was looking at the websites of the Presidential Libraries for the people who were President when Enid was writing - Franklin D. Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower. Apart from Zerelda Brass, did she talk much about the USA in her books? You will be "happy" to know that it's now politically incorrect in some British and Commonwealth schools to say "American". We got told we have to say "USian" as "not everyone who lives in the continent of the Americas lives in the USA".Barney says: Zerelda Brass (Third Year at Malory Towers) and Junior Henning and his father (Five on Finniston Farm) are negative American stereotypes (though Zerelda has a bit more to her), but Enid Blyton portrayed Americans and America more positively in The Boy Next Door and The Queen Elizabeth Family. You can read reviews of those titles in the Cave of Books. I hadn't heard of "USian" before, Victoria - at first glance it looks rather similar to "Asian" to me.
Barney says: Zerelda Brass (Third Year at Malory Towers) and Junior Henning and his father (Five on Finniston Farm) are negative American stereotypes (though Zerelda has a bit more to her), but Enid Blyton portrayed Americans and America more positively in The Boy Next Door and The Queen Elizabeth Family. You can read reviews of those titles in the Cave of Books. I hadn't heard of "USian" before, Victoria - at first glance it looks rather similar to "Asian" to me.Posted by Prateeksha on February 1, 2012
Can you tell me in detail about yourself?Barney says: There's not much to tell really, Prateeksha! I'm a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who likes books, bones, biscuits, walks and exciting smells!
Barney says: There's not much to tell really, Prateeksha! I'm a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who likes books, bones, biscuits, walks and exciting smells!Posted by Jessica Parry on February 1, 2012
Hello, I would like to ask if you could possibly make a movie about The Naughtiest Girl in the School and all the other episodes. Thank you.Barney says: The Society and website enable people to learn more about Blyton films and TV series (not to mention books etc. of course!), and to share information, but I'm afraid we don't actually make them.
Barney says: The Society and website enable people to learn more about Blyton films and TV series (not to mention books etc. of course!), and to share information, but I'm afraid we don't actually make them. Posted by Twinkle on February 1, 2012
Hello Barney! Can you please tell me the name of the Famous Five book where the Five are staying on a farm and the farmer there pronounces buttercup as 'ock' which his wife interprets correctly? Have a good day. :)Barney says: I haven't time to check, Twinkle, but it sounds as though it could be Five Go Down to the Sea (with Mr. Penruthlan). Perhaps someone else reading this will know for definite.
Barney says: I haven't time to check, Twinkle, but it sounds as though it could be Five Go Down to the Sea (with Mr. Penruthlan). Perhaps someone else reading this will know for definite.Posted by Prateeksha on January 31, 2012
Thanks for your answer but I really want to read First Term at Malory Towers. Do you know where it's available?Barney says: As the Malory Towers books are still in print and still under copyright, they won't be available to read free online (or at least they shouldn't be!) You could try your local bookshop or library, Prateeksha. Sometimes, libraries can get hold of a book for you if you ask. Or you could look for a copy (either new or secondhand) from an online seller.
Barney says: As the Malory Towers books are still in print and still under copyright, they won't be available to read free online (or at least they shouldn't be!) You could try your local bookshop or library, Prateeksha. Sometimes, libraries can get hold of a book for you if you ask. Or you could look for a copy (either new or secondhand) from an online seller.Posted by Prateeksha on January 30, 2012
Which is better, St. Clare's or Malory Towers?Barney says: It's a matter of personal preference really, though the Malory Towers series is better structured in that there is a book for each school year. If you're interested in people's opinions on the schools, check out the following forums topic.
Barney says: It's a matter of personal preference really, though the Malory Towers series is better structured in that there is a book for each school year. If you're interested in people's opinions on the schools, check out the following forums topic.Posted by Lucy on January 28, 2012
Did Enid's brothers fight in the First or Second World War?Barney says: Not much information is available, Lucy. In Chapter 3 of Enid Blyton - the Biography Barbara Stoney writes about the death of Enid Blyton's father (Thomas) in 1920 and gives us some details about Enid's brothers, Hanly and Carey: "Thomas left small bequests to Theresa, Enid and her brothers and due to this some slight contact was re-established between them. Carey had decided to join the Royal Air Force for a seven-year engagement but Hanly remained at home with his mother at Westfield Road and took over the management of his father's business, where he had been working since his war-time service overseas with the army." I don't think we're told what Hanly and Carey did in the Second World War.
Barney says: Not much information is available, Lucy. In Chapter 3 of Enid Blyton - the Biography Barbara Stoney writes about the death of Enid Blyton's father (Thomas) in 1920 and gives us some details about Enid's brothers, Hanly and Carey: "Thomas left small bequests to Theresa, Enid and her brothers and due to this some slight contact was re-established between them. Carey had decided to join the Royal Air Force for a seven-year engagement but Hanly remained at home with his mother at Westfield Road and took over the management of his father's business, where he had been working since his war-time service overseas with the army." I don't think we're told what Hanly and Carey did in the Second World War.Posted by Amy on January 26, 2012
Thanks again Barney but I was kind of wondering if you could give me a play script since it's got to be in tomorrow! Eeeeek, I just remembered that. Please, please help. I need it today. Many thanks, Love from Amy xxxBarney says: Well, I get some cheeky requests from time to time but that takes the dog biscuit!
Barney says: Well, I get some cheeky requests from time to time but that takes the dog biscuit!Posted by Amy on January 26, 2012
Sorry Barney, my name is Amy. I love it that you're a bull terrier, they are quite cute. Please help me! I've got to write a play script about one of Enid Blyton's books. Can you help me? Please reply!Barney says: Thanks - it's nice to know that your name is Amy. Have you got to base your play script on part of a book? If so, I'd choose a scene which has a lot of dialogue (i.e. conversation between the characters) and one which is dramatic or humorous. You could also think about adding stage directions, and perhaps notes on lighting and scenery.
Barney says: Thanks - it's nice to know that your name is Amy. Have you got to base your play script on part of a book? If so, I'd choose a scene which has a lot of dialogue (i.e. conversation between the characters) and one which is dramatic or humorous. You could also think about adding stage directions, and perhaps notes on lighting and scenery.Posted by Maria on January 26, 2012
Hi, I have just found a 1972 Enid Blyton The Adventurous Four and was wondering if it's worth anything.Barney says: I'm afraid we don't do valuations (we say so on our "Contact Us" page, though I realise you may not have seen that) because it's impossible to value a book without handling it. If you keep an eye on similar books on eBay, that'll give you an idea what it's worth.
Barney says: I'm afraid we don't do valuations (we say so on our "Contact Us" page, though I realise you may not have seen that) because it's impossible to value a book without handling it. If you keep an eye on similar books on eBay, that'll give you an idea what it's worth.Posted by Shruti on January 25, 2012
Thanks for replying to my query about the Galliano's Circus series and Shadow the Sheepdog. I am from India, thus would like to know how to get Enid's novels secondhand. Have a great day. :)Barney says: Glad to be of help, Shruti. I don't know whether there's an Indian equivalent of the auction site eBay, but that's a good way of buying secondhand books. Many of the sellers on the UK eBay will ship abroad but you'd need to enquire about postage costs and payment methods before bidding. Abebooks also has sellers who will send books anywhere in the world.
Barney says: Glad to be of help, Shruti. I don't know whether there's an Indian equivalent of the auction site eBay, but that's a good way of buying secondhand books. Many of the sellers on the UK eBay will ship abroad but you'd need to enquire about postage costs and payment methods before bidding. Abebooks also has sellers who will send books anywhere in the world.Posted by Plum Blossom on January 25, 2012
Hello Barney, I'm referring to the Plum Blossom booklet No. 950 in the Cave =D. I've finished reading The Adventurous Four to the Rescue and am currently reading the The Mystery of the Disappearing Tramp. Both stories are hilarious and great although I'm not accustomed to the Scottish accent in the Adventurous Four. Will get to Julie's The Mystery of Hazel Dene Cottage soon which I'm sure will be enjoyable. Rather slow as there are just so many wonderful stories and illustrations to keep me occupied in the Cave!!! Keep up the good work. Have a fabulous day Barney :-)Barney says: I hope you have a fabulous day too, Plum Blossom! An enormous amount of work has gone into the Cave and the serials and it's heartening to hear that you're making full use of all that's on offer. May you come across many more delights and surprises in the nooks and crannies!
Barney says: I hope you have a fabulous day too, Plum Blossom! An enormous amount of work has gone into the Cave and the serials and it's heartening to hear that you're making full use of all that's on offer. May you come across many more delights and surprises in the nooks and crannies!Posted by Shruti on January 24, 2012
Enid is a breath of fresh air amidst all the pollution. I love her Naughtiest Girl series. Elizabeth is a dear. Also I would like to request to republish the Mr. Galliano's Circus books. I got the 2nd one from an old book store and would love to read the others too! Please can anyone tell me why they have stopped publishing the Mr. Galliano's Circus series and other books of Enid like Shadow the Sheepdog? I so want to read them. It's so bad.Barney says: According to Amazon.co.uk, a compilation of three Enid Blyton circus books is to be published by Egmont in April. Strangely, the volume contains two of the three Galliano's Circus titles plus the one-off novel Come to the Circus, which is about Fenella at Carl Crack's Circus! Stand-alone novels like Shadow the Sheepdog tend to get neglected, but luckily there are plenty of copies available secondhand.
Barney says: According to Amazon.co.uk, a compilation of three Enid Blyton circus books is to be published by Egmont in April. Strangely, the volume contains two of the three Galliano's Circus titles plus the one-off novel Come to the Circus, which is about Fenella at Carl Crack's Circus! Stand-alone novels like Shadow the Sheepdog tend to get neglected, but luckily there are plenty of copies available secondhand.Posted by Carlien on January 24, 2012
I must write a speech on one of Enid Blyton's quotes. Can you please help?Barney says: Someone just the other day was asking (anonymously) about Blyton quotations. As I said to him/her, if you mean a quotation from the books there are some interesting ones in this forums thread. However, it may be better and more meaningful to look through your favourite Blyton books and pick your own. If you mean something Enid Blyton said or wrote about her life and her writing, try clicking on our "Author of Adventure" button and reading the "Biography of Enid Blyton" and "Enid the Writer" sections. Good luck with your speech!
Barney says: Someone just the other day was asking (anonymously) about Blyton quotations. As I said to him/her, if you mean a quotation from the books there are some interesting ones in this forums thread. However, it may be better and more meaningful to look through your favourite Blyton books and pick your own. If you mean something Enid Blyton said or wrote about her life and her writing, try clicking on our "Author of Adventure" button and reading the "Biography of Enid Blyton" and "Enid the Writer" sections. Good luck with your speech!Posted by A_Sellars on January 23, 2012
I have 16 hardback and 9 paperback Enid Blyton books from the 60s and 70s. One of the hardbacks is from 1956. Do you know anyone who would buy these in bulk? Thanks.Barney says: Your best bet is probably to put them on eBay or in the "For Sale" section of our forums. Alternatively, maybe a secondhand bookshop would be interested?
Barney says: Your best bet is probably to put them on eBay or in the "For Sale" section of our forums. Alternatively, maybe a secondhand bookshop would be interested?Posted by Anonymous on January 23, 2012
Thanks Barney. You're the best. By the way, can you give me a description of yourself? Thanks so much!!!Barney says: If I do, will you tell me your name rather than remaining "Anonymous"?! I'm a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and you can see my picture on the website!
Barney says: If I do, will you tell me your name rather than remaining "Anonymous"?! I'm a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and you can see my picture on the website!Posted by Fificapetown on January 22, 2012
Hello, as a little girl I was a huge fan of the Wishing-Chair stories and Malory Towers... now I have my own daughter who is just six and have started reading the Naughtiest Girl series. We have a box set of "Mystery in..." stories and the Amelia Jane collection as well as the Malory Towers collection but I would like to find a guide as to what age group each is aimed at so I know what to buy next. I have Googled and come up with nothing... even an order in which to buy would be a start. Please help.Barney says: As a rough guide focussing on Blyton's best-known works, I'd say Amelia Jane, Mr. Pink-Whistle and Mr. Meddle for ages 4 - 8, the Wishing-Chair, Faraway Tree, Willow Farm, Galliano's Circus series and mixed short stories for ages 5 - 9, the Secret Seven and Naughtiest Girl books for ages 6 - 10, the other mystery and adventure series plus Malory Towers and St. Clare's for ages 8 - 12, and "family and society" novels like The Family at Red-Roofs, The Six Bad Boys and the Six Cousins books for ages 9 - 13. Children have different interests and abilities though, so ages may vary. I hope your daughter enjoys the books!
Barney says: As a rough guide focussing on Blyton's best-known works, I'd say Amelia Jane, Mr. Pink-Whistle and Mr. Meddle for ages 4 - 8, the Wishing-Chair, Faraway Tree, Willow Farm, Galliano's Circus series and mixed short stories for ages 5 - 9, the Secret Seven and Naughtiest Girl books for ages 6 - 10, the other mystery and adventure series plus Malory Towers and St. Clare's for ages 8 - 12, and "family and society" novels like The Family at Red-Roofs, The Six Bad Boys and the Six Cousins books for ages 9 - 13. Children have different interests and abilities though, so ages may vary. I hope your daughter enjoys the books! Posted by Anonymous on January 22, 2012
I know this is a silly question but is Enid Blyton still alive? Really sorry for my stupidness but I don't know!Barney says: Enid Blyton died in 1968, though the best of her lives on in her books. You can find out more about her life here.
Barney says: Enid Blyton died in 1968, though the best of her lives on in her books. You can find out more about her life here.Posted by nnluvEB2000 on January 22, 2012
My favourite book was The Circus of Adventure. May I know which continent Tauri Hessia is in? (Is it fictional?)Barney says: Tauri Hessia is fictional, though some readers have said that it puts them in mind of the Balkans in Southeastern Europe.
Barney says: Tauri Hessia is fictional, though some readers have said that it puts them in mind of the Balkans in Southeastern Europe.Posted by Plum Blossom on January 21, 2012
Happy Chinese New Year folks! Thanks to your master for the lovely story and artwork as usual! Greatly appreciated :-)Barney says: Thank you very much for your comments, Plum Blossom. My tail is wagging nineteen to the dozen. Are you referring to Julie Heginbotham's story, The Mystery of Hazel Dene Cottage? Happy Chinese New Year!
Barney says: Thank you very much for your comments, Plum Blossom. My tail is wagging nineteen to the dozen. Are you referring to Julie Heginbotham's story, The Mystery of Hazel Dene Cottage? Happy Chinese New Year!Posted by Grace on January 21, 2012
I love these books by Enid. All of them are good! My favourite is Amelia Jane Gets Into Trouble!
Posted by Anonymous on January 21, 2012
Where can I find a website with various quotes of Enid Blyton?Barney says: If you mean quotations from the books, there are some interesting ones in this forums thread. However, depending what you want them for it may be better and more meaningful to look through your favourite Blyton books and pick your own. If you mean things Enid Blyton said or wrote about her life and her writing, try clicking on our "Author of Adventure" button and reading the "Biography of Enid Blyton" and "Enid the Writer" sections. By the way, I always feel a bit queer when replying to an anonymous person - it seems friendlier if people provide a name of some kind.
Barney says: If you mean quotations from the books, there are some interesting ones in this forums thread. However, depending what you want them for it may be better and more meaningful to look through your favourite Blyton books and pick your own. If you mean things Enid Blyton said or wrote about her life and her writing, try clicking on our "Author of Adventure" button and reading the "Biography of Enid Blyton" and "Enid the Writer" sections. By the way, I always feel a bit queer when replying to an anonymous person - it seems friendlier if people provide a name of some kind.Posted by I'm Daisy on January 21, 2012
Can you please tell me the full name of Enid Blyton's daughter Imogen?Barney says: Her full name is Imogen Mary Smallwood. Enid and Gillian also had "Mary" as a middle name.
Barney says: Her full name is Imogen Mary Smallwood. Enid and Gillian also had "Mary" as a middle name.Posted by Paul on January 20, 2012
The golliwog characters in Noddy were very clearly untrustworthy-black-people stereotypes. They were the sneaky bad guys who were always stealing things and making mischief. While having characters who are sneaky and case mischief is perfectly reasonable - even necessary - in a story like Noddy, turning them into teddy bears instead of dolls that many people consider an offensive and outdated representation of black people is, I think, not entirely unreasonable. I don't think it's necessarily over-the-top to recognise that something is culturally insensitive and offensive as times change and correct some things accordingly.Barney says: Views on golliwogs are mixed and not everyone sees them as "black-people stereotypes". Enid Blyton simply regarded them as nursery toys and they were popular with children at the time she was writing, so it was natural for her to include gollies in Toyland. She wrote about good golliwogs as well as bad ones, e.g. Mr. Golly who owned the garage (later replaced by Mr. Sparks), so they weren't always portrayed as sneaky or mischievous by any means. Still, substituting other characters for gollies doesn't, I think, damage the integrity of the stories to the same extent as updating things like language, clothing, food and technological references.
Barney says: Views on golliwogs are mixed and not everyone sees them as "black-people stereotypes". Enid Blyton simply regarded them as nursery toys and they were popular with children at the time she was writing, so it was natural for her to include gollies in Toyland. She wrote about good golliwogs as well as bad ones, e.g. Mr. Golly who owned the garage (later replaced by Mr. Sparks), so they weren't always portrayed as sneaky or mischievous by any means. Still, substituting other characters for gollies doesn't, I think, damage the integrity of the stories to the same extent as updating things like language, clothing, food and technological references.Posted by I'm Daisy on January 20, 2012
I like this website very much. It has a lot of information about Enid Blyton. This website is also very userfriendly. I am a great fan of Enid Blyton. I especially like the Famous Five Series, the Mystery (Five Find-Outers) Series, the Secret Series and the St. Clare's Series. A big bone for you, Barney!Barney says: A wuff of thanks for the bone and for your kind words. Have fun on the website!
Barney says: A wuff of thanks for the bone and for your kind words. Have fun on the website!Posted by Nonnapaula on January 19, 2012
I am looking for an Enid Blyton book about a Litter Tree. The story is about children who drop litter next to a tree, the tree is slowly getting covered with the litter and tells the children that if people keep dropping litter there will be no more trees. I used to read this to my children but have lost the book. I want to read it to my grandchildren so any assistance in locating this and/or the title would be very welcome. Thank you.Barney says: I hope someone can help, Nonnapaula.
Barney says: I hope someone can help, Nonnapaula.Posted by Emily on January 19, 2012
Thanks. Well, do you happen to know of anywhere else I might be able to get them in downloadable mp3 files?Barney says: People have posted a few links to audio recordings in this forums thread, but I'm not sure of the formats used or whether all the links work and I don't know whether there's anything there that we might one day be asked to remove.
Barney says: People have posted a few links to audio recordings in this forums thread, but I'm not sure of the formats used or whether all the links work and I don't know whether there's anything there that we might one day be asked to remove.Posted by Emily on January 18, 2012
Hi, I am looking for any of the Malory Towers, Famous Five, Secret Seven and St. Clare's books by Blyton in abridged dramatised audio format. I would love to download them with torrents, but can't find any around! Does anyone know of any links to active torrents for this?Barney says: There may be links available (as far as this old dog is concerned, "torrents" are raging streams or heavy downpours!), but whether they're legal is another matter so I'm afraid I can't go sniffing them out for you.
Barney says: There may be links available (as far as this old dog is concerned, "torrents" are raging streams or heavy downpours!), but whether they're legal is another matter so I'm afraid I can't go sniffing them out for you.Posted by Westie Owner on January 17, 2012
Dear Barney, (Re my earlier email): "In the early 1990s (possibly 1995) a small box set of 'pocket library books' for NODDY were printed. One of them was Noddy went to a farm... it started - "It was a lovely sunny day, Noddy was off to the farm"... then a bit later it said "2 eggs for breakfast, as a special treat, then hop in the car and drive off down the street"... I can't find the set anywhere and do not know what it's called! HELP!... need for my son's special 21st birthday in August 2012... Many thanks!" You replied, "What you are looking for sounds like The Little Treasury of Noddy in Toyland published by Award in 1990 (ISBN 1841350281). This is a set of tiny board books in a case and one of the books is called Noddy at the Farm." These arrived but are the wrong ones!!(sad face)... these ones were published in 2001... the ones I am hunting for are similar but must have been printed in the early 1990s as we had them in 1995. Oh dear Barney, I still haven't got the right ones. Any more ideas? They must be about somewhere!Barney says: Sorry they weren't the books you're looking for, Westie Owner (tail droops). I've just Googled "Noddy Pocket Library" which has brought up some descriptions and images of various sets of books here. I hope that, with some browsing and perhaps another spot of Googling, you might recognise something. Best of luck!
Barney says: Sorry they weren't the books you're looking for, Westie Owner (tail droops). I've just Googled "Noddy Pocket Library" which has brought up some descriptions and images of various sets of books here. I hope that, with some browsing and perhaps another spot of Googling, you might recognise something. Best of luck!Posted by Tim on January 17, 2012
Woof!(whines) how to type?Barney says: Supple paws and plenty of practice!
Barney says: Supple paws and plenty of practice!Posted by Anonymous on January 17, 2012
I'm looking for the red covered Famous Five books (1950s editions). Does anyone know where I can get them?Barney says: They come up regularly on eBay and Abebooks.
Barney says: They come up regularly on eBay and Abebooks.Posted by Charlie Morgan on January 16, 2012
I really like all of Enid's stories. My granny gives me half a dozen a week to borrow and for Christmas (2011) my grandma gave me The Chimney Corner Collection. Every evening I read Enid's books hoping that when I grow up I can write books as good as hers. My dad's family has hundreds of her books. I just need to ask one question. How many stories have you written?Barney says: Gosh, you do get through a lot of books, Charlie! Do you mean how many stories has Enid Blyton written? It depends what you count as a book, but she has written about 180 full-length novels and roughly 5,000 short stories as well as poems, plays and articles.
Barney says: Gosh, you do get through a lot of books, Charlie! Do you mean how many stories has Enid Blyton written? It depends what you count as a book, but she has written about 180 full-length novels and roughly 5,000 short stories as well as poems, plays and articles.Posted by Manu on January 15, 2012
I really love Enid Blyton. I also like Pamela Cox. I especially liked Kitty at St. Clare's. I have read all of Enid's books. I have a question. Why are Pamela's books so costly? In India they come up to Rs.125 or more. Please tell me why and can you reduce the cost?Barney says: I'm afraid the price is decided by the publishers and shopkeepers, Manu, but you could try looking for secondhand copies. It's surprising to hear that in India there is a big difference in price between Enid Blyton's original titles and continuation books by authors like Pamela Cox.
Barney says: I'm afraid the price is decided by the publishers and shopkeepers, Manu, but you could try looking for secondhand copies. It's surprising to hear that in India there is a big difference in price between Enid Blyton's original titles and continuation books by authors like Pamela Cox.Posted by Alana R-B on January 14, 2012
How much does radio or television feature in Enid Blyton's stories?Barney says: There are lots of references to the radio (or wireless) but few references to television. This thread on the forums will tell you more.
Barney says: There are lots of references to the radio (or wireless) but few references to television. This thread on the forums will tell you more.Posted by Mrs. Anonymous on January 14, 2012
Hi, I vaguely remember a St. Clare's TV series that was broadcast in Arabic. I used to love the series and the books and was wondering if the TV series has been dubbed into English and released on DVD? If so could you give me a direct link as to where I can order/purchase it? And I have an old, second edition of The Twins at St Clare's with a perfect dust wrapper and in good condition. Any idea how much is it worth? Thank you! I really appreciate the help :) xxBarney says: I believe the St. Clare's cartoon TV series was Japanese and that it was released in 1991. According to this forums thread it was dubbed into Arabic, French, German, Spanish and Tagalog, but never into English. We don't do valuations, I'm afraid, as it's impossible to value a book without handling it, but you could see what similar books are fetching on sites like eBay and Abebooks.
Barney says: I believe the St. Clare's cartoon TV series was Japanese and that it was released in 1991. According to this forums thread it was dubbed into Arabic, French, German, Spanish and Tagalog, but never into English. We don't do valuations, I'm afraid, as it's impossible to value a book without handling it, but you could see what similar books are fetching on sites like eBay and Abebooks.Posted by Laine on January 13, 2012
Dear Barney, Many thanks for your assistance; it is very much appreciated. Kind regards, Laine.Barney says: You're welcome.
Barney says: You're welcome.Posted by Laine on January 13, 2012
I have seven original books from Enid's Little Mary Mouse strip book series. The cover on the 1947 Here Comes Mary Mouse Again however is red not blue as on your website. Can you please tell me why this would be? Thank you. LaineBarney says: If you look at the reprint covers which can be seen beneath the book information, you'll see that Here Comes Mary Mouse Again was reprinted with a red cover (from September 1949).
Barney says: If you look at the reprint covers which can be seen beneath the book information, you'll see that Here Comes Mary Mouse Again was reprinted with a red cover (from September 1949).Posted by Westie Owner on January 11, 2012
Dear Barney, Re my email about the Noddy 'pocket library books' (January 10th) and your reply, many thanks!... I've ordered the Little Treasury of Noddy in Toyland set. Thanks, I am hoping they are the ones. I didn't put my name as I didn't want my son to see my name!!... but my Westies (two of them) send a waggy tail thank you on my behalf!!Barney says: A woof of greeting to your Westies and all the best to your son for August! I hope the books are the ones you wanted.
Barney says: A woof of greeting to your Westies and all the best to your son for August! I hope the books are the ones you wanted.Posted by Sue Webster on January 11, 2012
Hi, I have been reading the Pamela Cox Malory Towers books and must admit that they are really good. Still prefer Enid of course! Now going to see if I can get the St. Clare's books from the library... then later I will buy the books and add them to my collection. You are looking in peak condition Barney --- what is your master feeding you on!Barney says: I'm glad you're enjoying the Pamela Cox books, Sue. Thanks for your comments - I get looked after very well and certainly have no complaints!
Barney says: I'm glad you're enjoying the Pamela Cox books, Sue. Thanks for your comments - I get looked after very well and certainly have no complaints!Posted by Lynne on January 10, 2012
Please can somebody help me I'm searching for a Mary Mouse audio cassette , I had this when growing up and got misplaced over the years and desperate to replace it any ideas :( anyone , hope you can help :).
Posted by Poppy on January 10, 2012
Hi Barney, thanks for your reply. I'll check the Seven Stories website some time!
Posted by Anonymous on January 10, 2012
Please can anyone help:
In the early 1990's (possibly 1995) I small box set of 'pocket library books' for NODDY were printed. One of them was Noddy went to a farm.....it started - "It was a lovely sunny day, Noddy was off to the farm"......then a bit later it said "2 eggs for breakfast, as a special treat, then hop in the car and drive off down the street".......
I cant find the set anywhere and do not know what its called!!!!!!! HELP!......need for my sons special 21st birthday in August 2012.....it was his absolute favourite as a child and want as a 'keep sake'.......Many thanks!Barney says: We seem to be getting a number of anonymous posts, but it is nice to have a name if I am going to put my typing paw to work! What you are looking for sounds like The Little Treasury of Noddy in Toyland published by Award in 1990 (ISBN 1841350281). This is a set of tiny board books in a case and one of the books is called 'Noddy at the Farm'. If you go into Amazon and put the ISBN number into search you will see a picture of the box and also each of the little books. There are second hand copies for sale there at a modest price. I hope this helps.
Barney says: We seem to be getting a number of anonymous posts, but it is nice to have a name if I am going to put my typing paw to work! What you are looking for sounds like The Little Treasury of Noddy in Toyland published by Award in 1990 (ISBN 1841350281). This is a set of tiny board books in a case and one of the books is called 'Noddy at the Farm'. If you go into Amazon and put the ISBN number into search you will see a picture of the box and also each of the little books. There are second hand copies for sale there at a modest price. I hope this helps.Posted by Pamela Desmonde on January 10, 2012
Does anyone know where I can purchase the 5 on a Treasure Island card game? And the rules!Barney says: There are actually two Famous Five Card Games, Pamela. If you click on the Famous Five button above the Secret Messages and then scroll right down to the bottom you can see both. Obviously they have both been out of print for many years, so your best hope is on a website such as Ebay, where they do occasionally come up for sale. Specialist dealers such as the ones we have on our Lashings of Links page might also be able to help you.
Barney says: There are actually two Famous Five Card Games, Pamela. If you click on the Famous Five button above the Secret Messages and then scroll right down to the bottom you can see both. Obviously they have both been out of print for many years, so your best hope is on a website such as Ebay, where they do occasionally come up for sale. Specialist dealers such as the ones we have on our Lashings of Links page might also be able to help you.Posted by Anonymous on January 9, 2012
I have a little old book by Enid Blyton called The Wonderful Birthday. And would like some idea of its value & where I might be able to sell it.Barney says: I'm afraid we do not offer valuations on this website as it is virtually impossible without seeing and handling the book. We do say this on our contact page, but it doesn't seem to stop people emailing us.
Barney says: I'm afraid we do not offer valuations on this website as it is virtually impossible without seeing and handling the book. We do say this on our contact page, but it doesn't seem to stop people emailing us.Posted by Tim on January 8, 2012
Hello {woof}, Barney. I thought Barney was a man and Loony was a dog? Looks like you've become a dog too! 3O (my pawprint sideways).Barney says: Woof, Tim! I'm nothing to do with Barney the circus-boy, though I'm happy to share his name.
Barney says: Woof, Tim! I'm nothing to do with Barney the circus-boy, though I'm happy to share his name.Posted by Katie Mary. E .Beale on January 7, 2012
Please can you tell me if Enid Blyton was a member of the Croydon Writers Circle. Thank you.Barney says: I'm afraid I don't know, Katie, but if you have any information on that it would be interesting to hear about it. Bob Kent and his mother move to Lappington from Croydon in The Six Bad Boys, and Croydon Airport is mentioned in the Adventure series.
Barney says: I'm afraid I don't know, Katie, but if you have any information on that it would be interesting to hear about it. Bob Kent and his mother move to Lappington from Croydon in The Six Bad Boys, and Croydon Airport is mentioned in the Adventure series.Posted by Mango Man on January 7, 2012
I want summary of every chapter, could you please help me??Barney says: Perhaps I could if I had about ten years to devote entirely to your request, but I don't!
Barney says: Perhaps I could if I had about ten years to devote entirely to your request, but I don't!Posted by Krystyna on January 6, 2012
As a child I had a lovely old book which I am sure was by Enid Blyton, but which I cannot find any mention of on these pages. It involved a brother and sister, Jeffrey and Susan(?) Greyling who stay the summer with their grandparents, find and play in an old summerhouse, and discover the Greyling treasure, enabling the grandparents to stay in the family home. What is this book called please, if indeed it is one of Enid's? I loved it and would like to find another copy.Barney says: The book you're looking for is The Treasure Hunters, Krystyna. The link includes a review, but if you're planning to re-read the book in the near future you might want to save the review until afterwards.
Barney says: The book you're looking for is The Treasure Hunters, Krystyna. The link includes a review, but if you're planning to re-read the book in the near future you might want to save the review until afterwards.