While I wasn’t entirely sure what the focus of this blog would be when I started it — I knew there would be impossible crimes, but had no idea otherwise — I’d have been surprised if you told me I’d end up doing so much reading of and writing about mysteries for 9 to 12 … Continue reading #1357: What Liberty a Loosened Spirit Brings! – My Ten Favourite Juvenile Mysteries| The Invisible Event
Having fared wonderfully with Enid Blyton’s Five Find-Outers (and Dog), and faring as I am less well with the first three so-called ‘R’ Mysteries I’ve read so far, I was intrigued to see mentioned online that one of the Secret Seven novels was more of a clue-based mystery than its brethren…and so to the appropriately(?)-named … Continue reading #1355: Minor Felonies – Secret Seven Mystery (1957) Enid Blyton| The Invisible Event
A third mystery for Roger, Diana, Snubby, Loony, Barney, and Miranda, and, well, one that frankly makes me wonder if I’ll bother reading the remaining three books in this series. I suppose my main difficulty with The Ring O’ Bells Mystery (1951) by Enid Blyton is that not only is it not very mysterious, it’s … Continue reading #1316: Minor Felonies – The Ring O’ Bells Mystery (1951) by Enid Blyton| The Invisible Event
Last weekend, it was my distinct honour to present for a fourth time at the Bodies from the Library conference, in this instance on the topic of Enid Blyton’s detective fiction as represented…| The Invisible Event
One final mystery for Fatty, Bets, Daisy, Larry and Pip as, nearly seven years after first discovering them myself, and after a literary life spanning some 18 years, the Five Find-Outers and dog re…| The Invisible Event
Another case for Fatty, Bets, Daisy, Larry, and Pip, albeit one that rings a few minor changes…| The Invisible Event
