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Enid Blyton | Remembering the creator of Noddy and the Famous Five
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In 2008, Enid Blyton was voted the UK's best loved writer, beating JK Rowling, Austen and even Shakespeare. Yet, although characters like Noddy and the Famous Five still have devoted fans, Blyton has become a controversial figure, dogged by criticisms of her writing style and accusations of sexism and racism.
In this collection, we hear from Enid Blyton herself, her family and friends and also her critics, as we discover the reasons for her success, and explore the difficult life of this prolific storyteller.
Features
- A Fine Defence of Enid Blyton
A Fine Defence of Enid Blyton
- A Childlike Person
A Childlike Person
- Success Story: Enid Blyton
- Home for the Day: Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton Collection
Home for the Day
Enid Blyton
'My love of children is the whole foundation of all my work.'
Success Story
Enid Blyton
What was the key to Enid Blyton's success as an author?
Woman's Hour
Sue MacGregor Interviews Enid Blyton
The children's writer talks about her career.
A Childlike Person
A portrait of Enid Blyton, by her friends and relatives.
A Fine Defence of Enid Blyton
Why do Blyton's books appeal so much to children?
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