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Enid Blyton
AuthorBooks · Second hand1897-1968
Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's writer. She is one of the best-selling and most prolific writers of all time, particularly in the realm of children's literature. Blyton's books have been worldwide best-sellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies, and have been translated into ninety languages. As of June 2019, Blyton was the fourth-most translated author. She wrote on a wide range of topics, including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical narratives. She is best remembered for her Noddy, Famous Five, Secret Seven, the Five Find-Outers, and Malory Towers books, although she also wrote many others, including St. Clare's, The Naughtiest Girl, and The Faraway Tree series.
2,791
Titles
15
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5
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About Enid Blyton
Birth
1897
Death
1968
First book
1922
Years writing
46
Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's writer. She is one of the best-selling and most prolific writers of all time, particularly in the realm of children's literature. Blyton's books have been worldwide best-sellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies, and have been translated into ninety languages. As of June 2019, Blyton was the fourth-most translated author. She wrote on a wide range of topics, including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical narratives. She is best remembered for her Noddy, Famous Five, Secret Seven, the Five Find-Outers, and Malory Towers books, although she also wrote many others, including St. Clare's, The Naughtiest Girl, and The Faraway Tree series.
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Enid Blyton was a prolific British writer who published an astonishing 2,791 works throughout her career.
Although world-famous for her children's stories, she also worked as a teacher before dedicating herself fully to literature.
The author used the pseudonym Mary Pollock to sign some of her literary creations.
Her iconic series such as The Famous Five and The Secret Seven have captivated generations of readers worldwide.
Born in London in 1897, Blyton established herself as one of the most successful children's storytellers of the 20th century.
