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Enid Mary Blyton (11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968) was an English children's writer, whose books have been worldwide bestsellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. Her books are still enormously popular and have been translated into ninety languages.
11 Jun 2024 · Enid Blyton (born August 11, 1897, East Dulwich, London, England—died November 28, 1968, Hampstead, London) was a prolific and highly popular British author of stories, poems, plays, and educational books for children.
14 Sep 2022 · Long before the era of Harry Potter, Enid Blyton was a phenomenon – a worldwide best-selling author since the 1930s, with more than 600 million copies in circulation and over 800 titles...
Enid Blyton was a bright, popular and sporty girl, and was appointed Head Girl in her final two years at St. Christopher’s School for Girls in Beckenham. In her spare time, Enid created a magazine called Dab with two friends, for which she wrote short stories.
Enid Mary Blyton (1897 - 1968) was an English author of children's books. Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading.
The Enid Blyton Society was formed in early 1995 and its aim is to provide a focal point for collectors and enthusiasts of Enid Blyton through its magazine, The Enid Blyton Society Journal, its annual Enid Blyton Day, and its website.
4 Nov 2012 · Enid Mary Blyton was born in 1897 and from a young age loved telling stories to her younger brothers, Hanly and Carey. She qualified as a teacher in 1918, and in 1921 won a writing competition and after her writing was accepted in major children’s magazines.
The Famous Five are among Enid Blyton's best-loved creations and countless children have gone adventuring with them since the publication of Five on a Treasure Island in 1942, the first of twenty-one full-length adventures and numerous short stories.
Enid Blyton (11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968) (also known as Mary Pollock) was the most successful children’s writer of her generation. A prolific writer, she completed over 400 books during her lifetime. She is in the top 10 all-time bestseller lists – her books having sold over 600 million copies
27 Nov 2018 · Enid Blyton 50 years on: Let’s be more critical about books venerated in the past. In 2008, Blyton was voted Britain’s best-loved author. But we should remember that sexism, racism, snobbery...
