Favourite Enid Blyton Stories

Resumen del libro

An irresistible gift book of fabulous stories by everybody's favourite author, Enid Blyton, chosen and introduced by her famous fans from Jacqueline Wilson to Michael Morpurgo, Gemma Cairney to Mel from Bake-Off. This fabulous treasury contains excerpts from Enid Blyton's much-loved books including The Magic Faraway Tree, The Famous Five and Malory Towers, among others. Every selection is chosen and introduced by one of the legion of superstars who count Enid Blyton among their favourite childhood authors.

Discover how Jacqueline Wilson, creator of Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather, was inspired by Enid Blyton to become a writer, why Holly Smale (Geek Girl) fell under the spell of the Enchanted Wood and how Michael Morpurgo thrilled to the adventures of the Famous Five. This big gift book is fully illustrated in colour throughout and is ideal for reading aloud or dipping in alone. This is the perfect gift for children of all ages, so they can share in the magic, adventure and freedom of Enid Blyton's world.

The complete list of contributors is:Danny BakerPamela ButchartGemma CairneyMel GiedroycAndy GriffithsAllegra McEvedyLucy ManganMichael MorpurgoLaura MvulaHolly SmaleRobin StevensNicola SturgeonKatie ThistletonJacqueline WilsonLevison Wood

Biografía del autor

Enid Blyton nació en Londres en 1897 y vivió la mayor parte de su vida en Buckinghamshire. Adoraba a los perros, la jardinería y el campo. Es una de las autoras de literatura infantil y juvenil más populares del siglo XX. Sus novelas han sido traducidas a casi un centenar de idiomas y han vendido cerca de quinientos millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo. Varias generaciones de niños han crecido y disfrutado con sus obras. Bruño ha publicado, además de este libro, el recopilatorio Cuentos cortos de Enid Blyton y la Serie Enigmas.