Enid Blyton is one of the most popular children’s authors of all time.
Her books have sold over 500 million copies and have
been translated into other languages more often than
any other children’s author.

Enid Blyton adored writing for children. She wrote over
700 books and about 2,000 short stories. The Famous Five
books, now 75 years old, are her most popular. She is also
the author of other favourites including The Secret Seven,
The Magic Faraway Tree, Malory Towers and Noddy.

Born in London in 1897, Enid lived much of her life
in Buckinghamshire and loved dogs, gardening and the
countryside. She was very knowledgeable about trees,
flowers, birds and animals.
Dorset – where some
of the Famous Five’s
adventures are set
was a favourite place
of hers too.

Enid Blyton’s
stories are read
and loved by
millions of children
(and grown-ups)
all over the world.
Source:  enidblyton.co.uk