Writer in Focus Enid Mary Blyton

1. Writer in FocusEnid Mary Blyton The Book Leaf chooses children’s writer and one of the most successful children's storytellers of the twentieth century as The Writer in Focus. Her Signature! Her Home! 11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968East Dulwich, London, United Kingdom Children’s Writer, Novelist, Poet, Teacher • Do you know? • Enid Blyton is noted for numerous series of books based on recurring characters and designed for different age groups. • She was English and was known as both Enid Blyton and Mary Pollock. • Her books have enjoyed popular success in many parts of the world, and have sold over 600 million copies. • Enid Blyton is the fifth most translated author worldwide. Her work has been translated into nearly 90 languages.. • One of Blyton's most widely known characters is Noddy intended for early years readers • Her work involves children's adventure stories, and fantasy, sometimes involving magic. • Notable works present at • The Book Leaf • The Five Find-Outers • The Famous Five series • The Adventure series • The Noddy books • The Secret Seven series • The Malory Towers series • The St. Clare's series • The Wishing-Chair series • The Magic Faraway Tree