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My favourite books as a child
The Enchanted WoodThe Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton
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I loved the whole series of "The Magic Faraway Tree". I used to climb the tree in our backgarden looking for mysterious lands...
First Term at Malory TowersFirst Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton
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These books made me want to go to boarding school long before Harry Potter existed. Midnight feast, anyone?
The Twins at St.Clare's (St Clare's)The Twins at St.Clare's (St Clare's) by Enid Blyton
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Another boarding school series, although I always found the twins slightly annoying.
The Secret IslandThe Secret Island by Enid Blyton
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I used to love the idea of being self-sufficient on an island somewhere. Can you tell I was an Enid Blyton fan as a child?
Five on a Treasure Island (Famous Five)Five on a Treasure Island (Famous Five) by Enid Blyton
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I was so devoted I owned every book in the series, the Make Your Own Adventure books, and I hired the video of the TV show.
The Secret SevenThe Secret Seven by Enid Blyton
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Not as good as the Famous Five - if only because the dog wasn't counted as a member this time!
Double Love (Sweet Valley High)Double Love (Sweet Valley High) by Kate William
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Moving into my early teens, I read all of the Sweet Valley High books religiously. I sold them all at a car boot sale, and now I kind of regret it....
The Twelfth Day of July (Puffin Teenage Fiction)The Twelfth Day of July (Puffin Teenage Fiction) by Joan Lingard
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The first book I read in the Kevin and Sadie series about the Troubles in Belfast. I still have all five on my bookshelf now.
ForeverForever by Judy Blume
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Judy Blume's books are a must-read for every girl.
Are You There, God? It's Me, MargaretAre You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
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Tiger EyesTiger Eyes by Judy Blume
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Just as Long as We're TogetherJust as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume
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Deenie (Piccolo Books)Deenie (Piccolo Books) by Judy Blume
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This is even the cover that my version had, all those years ago!
BlubberBlubber by Judy Blume
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Then Again, Maybe I Won'tThen Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy Blume
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It's Not the End of the WorldIt's Not the End of the World by Judy Blume
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Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-Sitters Club)Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-Sitters Club) by Ann M Martin
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Another series I was addicted to collecting. I got up to about 25 or so, which is poor because I think now there are hundreds.
Zoey Fools Around (Boyfriends/Girlfriends)Zoey Fools Around (Boyfriends/Girlfriends) by Katherine Applegate
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Again, this series is still on my bookshelf in its entirety (it's hidden behind a whole bunch of books, but it's there)