Enid Blyton

Enid Blyton

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1897 - 1968

Occupation

Writer

Description

Author of children's books on topics including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical narratives. Writing over 600 books, her notable serial books include Noddy, Famous Five, Secret Seven, the Five Find-Outers, Malory Towers, the St. Clare's, The Naughtiest Girl, and The Faraway Tree series. Some of her books caused controversy around their literary merit, stereotyped characters, and content. Newspaper and magazine contributor. Bisexual.

See Also

• LGBTQ Authors of Children and Teen Books

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Enid-Blyton
• https://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/a-biography-of-enid-blyton.php
• https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12852439/Enid-Blyton-lesbians-affairs-divorce-alcoholic-husband.html

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