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September 2, 2010 - Stefan8u says: Does anyone have any links, preferably not torrent to download any audio books, for free?
	Bets says: The simple answer is: No. Enid Blyton's works are still under copyright, thus unavailable for free downloads.
September 1, 2010 - Soundy says: Oh! dis s a luvly site. I luv Blyton a lot. Have read all her books. Fantastic she s!
	Bets says: You could try implementing some of her wonderful spelling and grammar, Soundy! Fatty says: And I very much doubt that you have read all 700+ books! Bets must have been in a good mood to approve this one!
September 1, 2010 - The Friendly Robin says: What an interesting post by Mick! Why aren't these nature books being produced anymore? I also note titles like "Book of Naughty Children", "Tales from the Bible", "Children's Life of Christ, "Bedtime Stories and Prayers", "My First Enid Blyton Book" etc. , Enid Blyton's First Bedtime Book etc. And many more stories listed at the back of some old EB books are no longer around. Have they fallen out of favour with the publishers? Oh! I wish ALL Enid Blyton's books would make a come back. What a great loss for them to disappear like that.
	Bets says: Hear, hear!
August 31, 2010 - Grased says: What year did the Famous Five first come out.
	Fatty says: If you mean what year was the first book published, check out the Famous Five link above, and you will find the answer.
August 30, 2010 - Nepolean says: I recently read 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'. The book was really good. I like stories based on myths and history. But still the book missed something. I don't know what. I would say that many of Blyton's books are better than this book, even though it has some stuff that an EB book doesn't have. Can any fellow Blytonian help me to understand what this book misses? I am not just talking about this book. Generally, I find a lot of books to be good but still I miss something (with a few exceptions like 'The legend of Sleepy Hollow', which I immensely enjoyed). I wonder what.
August 29, 2010 - Mick says: Yesterday, on a warm Italian evening, I read the following (I hope Chorion will allow me a rather long quote): "So they went to the little lime avenue, a pathway set between a row of common lime trees. They were flowering, and the children could see the little clusters of six or seven greenish-yellow flowers hanging down, guarded by a long, narrow bract."Oh, the smell! " said Janet, sniffing hard."A bit like honeysuckle. Oh, Uncle, isn't it lovely? " "And hark at the bees! " said John wonderingly."What a noise! Uncle, there must be thousands up there among the lime blossoms." There are," said Merry."The bees love the sweet nectar provided by the lime blossoms. We will come here again later on and see the little round green fruits of the lime. Just stand still a moment and enjoy the scent of the lime and the murmuring of the bees in it. The spirit of summer seems to be here in this little lime avenue today." It was a lovely thing to do. Janet made up her mind to bring her mother there the very next day."It's funny," she thought, "this is one of the loveliest things we've done this summer, and yet I've never heard anyone talk about it. We do miss a lot of lovely things through not knowing about them or noticing them."" This is from page 91 of an old hardback copy of "Enid Blyton's Nature Lover's Book", and on the following page is a beautiful engraving of harvest mice. Now I know it's not high literature, but it's extremely effective writing for her audience and her purposes. In her fiction she was telling stories to a particular age-group, and the important thing was the information she was getting across, the quality of the writing was secondary. Her non-fictional writing (and there was a lot of it), needs to be completely re-assessed. Here she wrote descriptions, described emotions, and displayed an awe-inspiring knowledge of natural phenomena, farm and country practices etc. The book the quote comes from is extremely well organised, having two walks for every month involving three siblings and their informative "Uncle", including night, dawn and seaside walks to cover a vast number of fauna and flora. And, as I have said, it is very beautifully illustrated. I live now in a country where everything that moves is liable to be shot and everything that doesn't is liable to be sprayed, and possibly I'm suffering to some extent from nostalgia for my childhood in England in the 50's and 60's. Most of the debate about her place in children's literature refers solely to the fiction series, but if you look at her bibliography it's easy to see that there is a wealth of work that shouldn't be ignored.
	Fatty says: All very true, Mick. Enid is all too often remembered for The Famous Five and Noddy - but as you say, there is so much more.
August 29, 2010 - Nick Nightingale says: Please, can someone give me the quote about lashings of ginger beer for picnics? Thanks.
August 28, 2010 - Kopal says: I used to love reading the St Clare's series. I was rather sad when the series came to an end. I would dearly like it if the series could be continued. I hope that my suggestion will be taken seriously.
	Fatty says: Pamela Cox has written three sequels to the St Clare series (as well as sequels to the Malory Towers series). Check the Enid Blyton Society's Cave of Books for further details, Kopal.
August 27, 2010 - Nepolean says: Hi Keith, I read your 'Meet the characters' section for the Famous Five and the Adventure series and I liked it very much. Could you please add such a section for the Five Find-Outers too? .
August 27, 2010 - SS & FFO and Dog says: I've seen some Adventure series made available online. But it would be more pleasureable to buy the books and read them especially if they happen to be by Enid Blyton : -). I like the Secret series and Mystery series very much too Carolin, so I think it would be a worthy thing if you can get these books. You can read and re-read them and keep them as your favourite collection too! They will look very nice in your own bookshelf and keep you warm at heart whenever you want a light and entertaining stories. Happy reading!
August 26, 2010 - rogoz says: Carolin does imply an issue - Both Austen and Blyton are long-dead authors; one is available free on line and the other isn't. So why is that? The rights of a tradeable commodity like Copyright is pretty abstract stuff to children. Better to say ' you can only buy Blyton in shops '.
	Fatty says: It is only 70 years after an author's death that his/her books are in the public domain. As Enid died in 1968, it won't be until 2038 before her books will be available for free download. Jane Austen died in 1817, so her books are available to download free of charge.
August 26, 2010 - Spitfire says: Regarding Carolin's request - The internet is such a wonderful tool that younger people who haven't really lived without it take for granted that you can just download what you like (films/music, etc). The amount of information/photos about Enid Blyton, for example, that is possible to access instantly on various websites is - from a pre-internet point of view - simply amazing. Of couse, that in no way excuses or explains a very basic lack of manners! Also, I realise that I'm making a generalisation and that doesn't apply to all younger people - 'specially as I'm not that old myself!!
	Fatty says: Thanks, Spitfire! Wish I could say the same! ;-)
August 26, 2010 - Charlotte says: Bets and Fatty, I'd like to confess to a very stupid thing I did with a Blyton book. When I was eight, I was reading the Mystery of Banshee Towers in my room when my sister came in and we got into a fight. I threw the book at her, literately. She ducked and the book hit the window and cracked it. I got into trouble from my mother but my sister got off scott-free.
	Fatty says: Never mind the window, did you damage the book?
August 26, 2010 - Gordon Thomas says: I would like to buy a complete set of The Secret Seven 1st Edition or 2nd or 3rd impression in hard cover with dust cover if that was possible. Willing to pay top price. Please reply Many thanks Gordon Thomas.
	Fatty says: We don't sell books, Gordon. However, there are links on the Home Page to booksellers. If you want originals, it might be best to look at online sites such as eBay or specialist bookesellers such as Green Meadow (Sue Bekk) or Stella & Rose's Books. Google for their details.
August 25, 2010 - Julian Arthur says: Dear Barbara, I'm seeking peace and harmony in my life, my mum used buy me Enid's books and read them to me at bed time. Please contact me for a chat, lots of love and best wishes Julian xxx.
	Fatty says: Hi Julian. Not sure who Barbara is, in any case, we don't have any chat facilities here. I am pleased that Enid's books are a source of comfort to you, as they are to many of us.
August 24, 2010 - Charlotte says: Fatty, imagine a modernised version of Malory Towers - instead of annonymous letters, June sends annonymous emails. Unfortunately for her, emails can be traced, so she's caught and expelled long before Moira can plead for mercy. Also imagine the girls with camera mobile phones!
	Fatty says: Sounds like a project for our Julie! ;-)
August 24, 2010 - Maxine says: What does mind your Ps and Qs mean? I am not English, for I am australian. The P could be please.
	Fatty says: You're correct with the 'P', Maxine! What goes with please? Why, Thank-you! It is 'Q' as people used to say 'queue' (the last syllable of thank-you) instead of the more common 'thanks' that we say nowadays.
August 24, 2010 - Julie@owlsdene says: I was just about to say how I agreed with Fatty's reply to Carolin's question but it looks like Nigel has beaten me to it. Fatty - you and Bets must have a lot of patience if that is the sample of some of the questions. I was under the impression that good manners was taught in today's schools. Guess I was wrong!!!
	Fatty says: We bin loads of messages like that one (and a lot worse!), Julie; but occassionally it is worthwhile putting it up to show that that standard is not good enough! I think much of the problem today is down to text-speak. Young people use this dreadful way of communicating (eg cul8r) and it gradually replaces our proper language. Of course, it evolved through having to press the number keys on a mobile phone, so the shortest route was the quickest!
August 24, 2010 - Nigel Rowe says: Oh, Fatty; what a caustic comment! Seriously though, I do agree with you. I hate these 'text speak' questions, and surely, people should always mind their Ps and Qs!
	Fatty says: You must be as old as I am, Nigel! I imagine that language must evolve, but manners will always maketh man! ;-)
August 24, 2010 - carolin says: i just wanna download the stories of enid byton ie: - secrect seven series or mystery series. so can u help me find the place to download them rather than buying them.
	Fatty says: Why don't you just go into a book shop and steal them? Essentially, it's the same thing. Enid's books are not in the public domain and the copyright is held by Chorion. I'm glad you like Enid's stories, maybe they will help you to improve your writing skills and teach you to say 'please'.
August 23, 2010 - rogoz says: I thought Blyton was influenced by the Scouts and Guides until I read Ransome's Swallows and Amazons [1932 ] which reads as a blueprint for Five on a Treasure Island.
August 23, 2010 - Keith Robinson says: Stephen, I too got my books registered with the LOC (copyright.gov) and had to wait 6 months for the paper certificates. But, just to reiterate this point, the LOC is not where you copyright your work, but where you register the copyright on your work. The copyright is automatically yours the moment you produce the work; registration simply helps to prove that fact, and is required in the USA if someone infringes on your work and you want to take them to court. But yes, it does take a while to get that certificate!!
August 21, 2010 - Stephen Isabirye says: Julie, So copyrighting in Britain is free as you told us in a previous message. Maybe, I should have copyrighted my book there. In the USA, most if not all items are copyrighted by The Library Of Congress (LOC) for a fee. If you copyright via the internet at the Library Of Congress, it is slightly cheaper but slightly faster than copyrighting offline. However, you may have to wait up to 6 months to get an acknowledgment from the Library that your item has been copyrighted. I had to wait for over six months to get a letter from the LOC acknowledging that my book, The Famous Five: A Personal Anecdotage had been officially copyrighted. I had even started to think that either my copyright registration papers had been either lost or that my book would not be copyrighted. With a bloated bureaucracy such as the Library Of Congress, like other American government bureaucracies (maybe the problem is not restricted to the USA alone), it seems one has to be very very patient.
August 21, 2010 - Charlotte says: Was either Enid or her daughters ever a Brownie or Girl Guide? .
	Fatty says: Anyone know the answer to that? You may be interested to read Anita Bensoussane's compilation of Enid's life, on the Enid Blyton Society website, Charlotte.
August 21, 2010 - Keith Robinson says: I've had my own doubts about posting work online (or keeping previous work online), but have decided to just carry on regardless, at least with my own Enid Blyton fanfic, which I would never seek to publish anyway. Terry recently supplied the next chapter in his series, and I just need to get it online, so if you, Julie, can continue with your next story, then it'll be business as usual. Put it this way: we've had one incident in all these years, and we won through in the end. Of course, it certainly wouldn't hurt to get your stories officially copyrighted in the UK as well!
August 21, 2010 - Julie@owlsdene says: Thanks to everyone for your kind encouragement. As I have already started number 14 of Fatty and Co in retirement, I will of course finish this, and hope that this incident which has cut really deeply doesn't let me down on this fan-fic. Best wishes to all - Julie.
August 21, 2010 - Sally says: Julie - I echo Fatty's thoughts on this - just keep writing. Please don't let the poor behaviour of someone else stop your work, or he will have won! Just think what Fatty would have done - he would have carried on regardless, using that resourcefulness and cleverness of his, as well as his strong sense of right and wrong! Any Bets would have egged him on! And hopefully Terry is doing the same.
August 21, 2010 - aquagirl says: Ever since I was presented with my first Enid Blyton book 'The Enchanted Wood' as a small child, I became an avid reader of her endearing stories. They would allow me to escape to a world that I know must exist somewhere in another beautiful realm. As a 24 year old, I think of sitting under a tree and allowing myself to be entranced by her surreal imagination. Enid's spirit lives through her classic works.
August 20, 2010 - Spitfire says: I can understand you being wary now, Julie, but I do hope you continue writing your stories. There's quite a collection now and it would be a loss to those who enjoy your fan fics not to have the next one to look forward to!
August 20, 2010 - Eddie Muir says: Hear! Hear! I agree totally with Fatty on this, Julie! Please keep writing, as your stories bring great enjoyment to so many people. I'm definitely one of those people!
August 20, 2010 - Julie@owlsdene says: Thanks, John Atkins, I read your posting with interest. And yes, at the end of the day, even if Amazon have taken off the so called book, I still had something stolen from me, which I'm not happy about. Sally, I'm only halfway through the latest fan-fic, as this incident has bothered me as to whether or not I should continue with this series of stories.
	Fatty says: Don't let him win, Julie. Take Fatty's advice and carry on with your life. Amazon has withdrawn the book so I imagine he will have lost a considerable amount of money. Keep writing! :-)
August 20, 2010 - Nigel Rowe says: Glad you enjoyed Hollow Tree House, Eddie - and thanks for providing the link to my review, Bets!
August 20, 2010 - Kevin says: I am a fan of Enid Blyton. Her books will keep us on the seat till the last page. All her Famous Five and Secret Seven stories are interesting. I think I should thank Enid Blyton for these type of books. My recent one is Five Have a Mystery to Solve. She has described Whispering Island nicely. I wish I could be one of Famous Five.
	Fatty says: Whispering Island is based on a real island - Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour - so if you live in England, you might explore it one day, Kevin!
August 20, 2010 - Sally says: Just wondering if we can expect the long-promised fan-fic from Julie and Terry in the next few weeks? Looking forward to hearing what happens next to Fatty and co!
	Fatty says: As are we all, Sally!
August 19, 2010 - John Atkins says: John Atkins says: Hi, After my note of appreciation of July 10 to TG for his splendid "Fan-Fic" series (thanks for your kind response, Terry), it had been my intention to quickly follow this up by also saying ‘thanks' to Julie Heginbothom for her super "Five-Find Outers in Retirement" short stories which I have equally enjoyed down the months. It's great to be able to read such a fine continuation of the series I grew up with - each first edition original hardback arriving here when published - initially for my older sister, and then for me, every Christmas or birthday. However, I was then stunned into masterful inaction by the news of the blatant pirating of Julie's collective work for forming into a novel supposedly penned by a M. E. Rosson, self published in USA in July and sold as a profitable venture… That aside, for a moment, after reading Julie's first stories I'd been sad to read Ern Goon had apparently died so, as a symbol of mourning for the ‘sixth Find-Outer' (seventh, if you count Buster), I'd lowered the flag I fly here in my grounds to half-mast. On later reading that Ern was really still with us (in the eighth story "Find-Outers Head Westward") and wearing a disguise that had fooled even Fatty (the master of that art) - the flag was again ceremoniously run-up and flown at full hoist. I should have known that Ern - like the rest of the Five Find-Outers - was immortal, no matter what Mr. Rosson writes in his pathetic ‘Epilogue' within ‘his' book - in which he kills off the Find-Outers - a dark deed I find unforgivable. Moreover, he misuses (and ruins by obscuring) Lilian Buchanan's cover artwork by overprinting it with title and ‘author' panels. After 43 years as a magazine and newspaper company artist (latterly for the second largest newspaper group in Europe), I'd thought I'd seen everything, but this person's behaviour takes the biscuit! He is either incredibly naïve (and genuinely wished to share Julie's work with a wider audience); morally bankrupt - or he simply just doesn't care… Of course, all Blyton characters come under the Chorion banner… their acquired assets would, no doubt, embody the I.P.C. (Intellectual/Industrial Property Rights), including the rights to all brands and the ultimate copyright in all material. However, using them for the purpose of non-commercial fan fiction (which all helps to keep interest alive and Enid's characters to the fore - and is thus surely mildly beneficial to Chorion) would hardly be seen as actionable! Putting them in a paid-for book is another matter entirely as Keith has already pointed out in the E.B.S. Forums. I've seen the inside of a courtroom more than once over copyright issues, while representing the company for which I worked after rival publications had stolen my artwork, so I feel very sorry for Julie, as I know it's an unpleasant feeling - knowing your hard work has just been ‘lifted' for gain by others. You can console yourself with the old adage that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but, in the end, it is just theft - and you are the victim. My only personal experience of long distance copyright infringement, involved a British magazine title logo I once designed. By sheer chance, my work (with very minor customising changes) was spotted by a friend in America, having been lifted by a company in Columbia during late 1995. At no time had the magazine offered them any terms of copyright waiver. My publisher at the time was not a man to be trifled with, so legal action was taken and a grovelling apology came sailing across the pond! Keith has spent much time and energy in clearly pointing out the offence in a very able way to those concerned including correspondence with Mr. Rosson in terse terms and he can surely do no more. So it seems that it's now down to this man to do the right thing - which must surely be to ensure his illegal publication is withdrawn from sale, to pulp all existing copies and apologise personally and unreservedly to Julie. I wonder if during Mr. Rosson's reputed ‘editing' of Julie's work he spotted and altered a tiny slip in her ninth story? In "Down by the River", on encountering an old balloon man, Daisy says: "They're all halogen with character faces. Not the brightly coloured balloons Fatty was selling. " I'm no scientist, but I think that should read ‘helium' - halogen being better for lighting rather than lifting! (Although it's true you can have halogen lighting balloons for stadium lighting or rescue operations but the lifting agent is still safe helium). Hydrogen also works as a lifting gas and it's far cheaper - but the downside is, if a hydrogen-filled balloon floats against a person with a lit cigarette stuck in his mouth, for instance, it could blow their eyebrows off… From schoolroom science, I recall halogens were heavier than air - so balloons filled with any of the halogens would go down like the proverbial lead variety - a sinking fate many would like to see happen to nasty Mr. Rosson's pirated book….
August 18, 2010 - Eddie Muir says: I recently found and read "Hollow Tree House" for the first time. It was Nigel who recommended this particular book and I'm so glad he did, as it is a superb read!
	Bets says: Indeed! It's a beautifully written story.
August 18, 2010 - Anza says: I can recall the first time I came across the Famous Five when I was 11 at the library of my elementary school down the remote corner of Lombok Island's hinterland, Indonesia. It was the translated edition The Five Go off to Camp. Unfortunately, after desperately browsed that that two-shelf-library, I learnt that it was the only copy that available. 22 later, seeing those titles in a bookstore in Yogyakarta, the time gate in my mind was clicked open, bring me back the memories of the desperate search. Although I was thinking that I was too old for the Fives, but the other side of me said that I would feel sorry for letting go the chance to pay that childhood debt. Alright. I had to start from the very beginning: Five on Treasure Island. I do not feel 22-year younger today, but at least I have no unsettled business to my childhood memory. Thanks Enid.
	Bets says: I'm glad you enjoyed the book, Anza!
August 18, 2010 - Fiona says: I read a book years ago by Enid Blyton and I don't know the name of it but am trying to track it down. It was about 3 children who ran away from cruel guardians and lived in the middle of a hollow tree in the woods. It's not the Secret Island or the Magic Faraway Tree but I'm mad to find out what it is. Can anyone help? .
	Bets says: The book you're looking for is The Hollow Tree House.
August 17, 2010 - Nigel Rowe says: In response to Sid, the Paper Boy's question, "The poem that Enid wrote that was published by Arthur Mee, what was it, and can it be read or viewed anywhere? ", the answer is, unfortunately, no. Enid had entered for a children's poetry competition run by Arthur Mee in one of his magazines. He wrote back to her saying that he intended to publish her verses and would like to see more of her work. With this inspiration, she sent a selection of stories, articles and poems to other periodicals. However, with the exception of a poem being accepted by Nash's Magazine (impossible to trace either of these two poems, it is thought she may have used a pseudonym for the second one), everything came back. I have looked at Barbara Stoney's "The Biography", and this is the most I can find on your query.
	Fatty says: Thanks, Nigel, for providing that answer. I would imagine that if Barbara couldn't trace it, nobody could!
August 15, 2010 - Joanna says: Have in my possession 7 books incl 5 Mary Mouse imagined by E Blyton with pictures by Olive F Openshaw and 2 Clicky adventures by E Blyton with pictures by Molly Brett. I think they were printed around 1950 in the UK. They are therefore 'unadulterated" complete with Golliwogs. They are I think class readers, being small and costing only 1 UK shilling. Can anyone give me more info, as I would like to sell them, but need an idea of their value if any. Thanks.
	Fatty says: As always, the Society's Cave of Books is the definitive source of reference of Enid's Books. Take a look HERE, Joan. However, neither us nor the Society are able to give valuations. You could see what similar items are fetching on auction sites such as eBay or OZtion, or contact a dealer.
August 15, 2010 - Some Listener wandering by says: I have come across: * The Famous Five series both as audio books and 50-60 minute long dramatized versions (narrator+different speakers, maybe the odd sound effect) * The Secret Seven series (dramatized) * Various stories of the Adventure series, both read and dramatized * Readings of books from the Mystery series * A quick search of Amazon and a random audio book site also turns up "Malory Towers", "Naughtiest Girl" and "St Clare's" [ * In case you understand German: I guess all the series have been dramatized as "Hörspiel", some several times, I know of at least three different productions of the adventure series. They also added all those crappy Famous Five stories not written by Enid Blyton - at the moment there are .90 German audio plays featuring the Famous Five with #1-#21 being the original Blyton books (though in different order) ].
	Fatty says: I love your email address! Fortunately, you cannot hide your IP address!
August 14, 2010 - Maeve says: Hi Bets which of Enid's stories are available as audiobooks? Are they full-cast or done by a reader? .
	Bets says: I'm afraid I don't know, Maeve, perhaps someone else reading this can help? Fatty says: You could always try a search on a site such as Amazon or Play.com, Maeve.
August 13, 2010 - Kath Pejic says: Enid Blyton, you are one of my favourite authors, my memories from childhood are filled with a lot of time I was enjoying reading your books, Mr Pink-Whistle, Naughtiest girl at school and the Famous Five. I have read so many of your great books and it made my childhood even more exciting as your books gave us kids such great ideas. So thank you for bringing such joy into my childhood, I still love reading those books now even though I'm now 37. Cheers.
	Bets says: I'm glad Enid Blyton had such a huge impact in your life, Kath. Sadly, she died in 1968 but her books are still loved worldwide.
August 13, 2010 - Sid the paper boy says: Hi Guys. Hope you are all well? The poem that Enid wrote that was published by Arthur Mee,what was it,and can it be read or viewed anywhere? (think she wrote it long before she was famous etc) Cheers Sid.
August 13, 2010 - Caitlin says: Dear Enid Blyton, I just wanted to say that I think your books are amazing. The first series I read was the Famous Five and at the moment I am reading Malory Towers. I have also read the Wishing Chair and Naughtiest Girl. I think my favourite so far is the Naughtiest girl in school. I read about 7 of those and I just loved them. I am also enjoying Malory Towers. From Caitlin,.
August 13, 2010 - Pritish Pathrabe says: Hello, I just love reading Enid Blyton's books. Those are so very interesting and awesome that I cannot stop reading them. My favorite series is the Secret Seven series. It is very good, mysterious and awesome; I feel like being in the story when I'm reading.
August 11, 2010 - TheLadyDiablo says: I really hate the way the revised editions of Enid Blyton's books have all reference to corporal punishment removed. The were written in the 40's, those blessed unPC times!
August 11, 2010 - dodson says: I love Enid Blyton books, what was her first book?
	Bets says: Her first book was a book of poems, all specially written, called Child Whispers.
August 11, 2010 - Jill says: Happy Birthday to Enid Blyton! I can see of the Land of Birthday! Cream buns, orange jellies, lemonade, midnight feast! Cake with fairy doll and lighted candles! Ooo only Enid Blyton can make them come alive so well!!! <3.
August 10, 2010 - Jasvin says: I was and still am a huge fan of Enid Blyton. Besides the Famous Five, Secret Seven and Malory Towers, I remember loving to read Mr Meddle and his muddles : ) I've just recently come back from a holiday from Swanage and was intrigued to be at the Corfe Castle which I understand inspired Miss Blyton's Kirrin Castle. I will definitely join her fan club and introduce my little ones to her marvellous books.
	Fatty says: Enid's inspiration for Kirrin Castle and Island can only be a cause for speculation. However, Miss Blyton holidayed on the Isle of Purbeck, as well as owning a golf course there, so who knows! It is also thought that Kirrin Island was inspired by one of the small Channel Islands.

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