Enid (Mary) Blyton (1897-1968)
The Secret Island was published in 1938 while Blyton was at her age of 40. This fast-moving story, woven around familiar characters, led to such series as The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, the Adventure series, the Mystery series, and the 'Barney' Mystery books.
Yes they are still sold all over the world. Many are available through Libraries and you can contact the Enid Blyton Society to request purchase information for a catalogue of her works.(see related link)
From excerpts from her daughters book A Childhood at Green Hedges, Enid Blyton appears as an emotionally immature, unstable and often malicious figure. However, this is associated to her father on whom she doted leaving the family home for another woman when she was a child.
In 1968 UNESCO rated Blyton as the 3rd most read auther in the world and up toher death in 1968 she had sold over 111 million books
Up to her death in 1968 Enid Blyton had sold 111 million books world wide and is considered to be in the top 3 sellers to date
The value of Enid Blyton books can vary depending on factors such as the edition, condition, rarity, and whether they are part of a collection. Some rare editions or collections of Enid Blyton books can be highly sought after by collectors and may have significant value. It is recommended to consult with a rare book expert or appraiser for an accurate assessment of value.
Enid Blyton was a prolific children's author known for creating popular series like "The Famous Five" and "The Secret Seven." She wrote over 600 books that have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Blyton's work continues to captivate young readers with its sense of adventure and imagination.
Enid Blyton wrote over 600 books during her career, including popular series such as "The Famous Five," "The Secret Seven," and "The Magic Faraway Tree." Her books have been translated into numerous languages and continue to be beloved by children worldwide.
Up to her death in 1968 there are 111 million books sold - this has increased since that date as her books still sell world wide
Enid Blyton is a really nice author. Enid Mary Blyton (11 August 1897 - 28 November 1968) was a British children's writer known as both Enid Blyton and Mary Pollock. She was one of the most successful children's storytellers of the twentieth century. Once described as a "one-woman fiction machine", she is noted for numerous series of books based on recurring characters and designed for different age groups. Her books have enjoyed popular success in many parts of the world, and have sold over 400 million copies. By one measure, Blyton is the sixth most popular author worldwide: over 3400 translations of her books were available in 2007 according to UNESCO's Index Translationum;[1] she is behind Lenin and almost equal to Shakespeare. One of her most widely known characters is Noddy, intended for beginning readers. However, her main forte is the young readers' novels, where children ride out their own adventures with minimal adult help. In this genre, particularly popular series include the Famous Five (consisting of 21 novels, 1942 - 1963, based on four children and their dog), the Five Find-Outers and Dog, (15 novels, 1943-1961, where five children regularly outwit the local police) as well as the Secret Seven (15 novels, 1949 - 1963, a society of seven children who solve various mysteries). Her work involves children's adventure stories, and fantasy, sometimes involving magic. Her books were and still are enormously popular in Britain, Malta, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Australia; and as translations in the former Yugoslavia, Japan, and across most of the globe. Her work has been translated into nearly 90 languages.
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