Magic Faraway Tree Set (4 book set)

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My only complaint is I remember this seeming longer and them having loads more adventures but I think it would have just taken me longer to get through this book as a kid. When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood stands the Magic Faraway Tree. This is no ordinary tree - it is home to more magical lands full of elves, pixies, talking creatures and wonderful adventures than the children ever imagined possible! These stories will take children on a fascinating and amazing adventure to the ‘enchanted wood’. The stories take place in an enchanted forest in which a magical tree, the Faraway Tree grows. The tree is so tall that its branches touch the clouds and it is wide enough to accommodate small houses on its branches. Jo, Bessie and Fanny move into a new house near the forest, when they discover the tree. They are in awe of the tree and its magnificence. They climb the tree only to discover that it is inhabited by magical creatures like Moon-Face, Saucepan Man and Silky the Fairy. They also find a way to the magical land, which is different at every visit. The magical land at the top is sometimes extremely pleasant such as the the Land of the Goodies and the Land of Do-As-You-Please, whereas a few times the children had come across very unpleasant and scary lands like the Land of Dame Slap.

Haven't I told you to brush your hair properly for meal-times?’ said Dame Snap. Twinkle burst into tears. Blyton was a prolific author of children's books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Her stories were often either children's adventure and mystery stories, or fantasies involving magic. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, and St. Clare's. This was written in 1939 but I think it's still a fun read for kids of today. This edition was printed in the early nineties and does still contain elements which I think have been removed now. Obviously Golliwogs have been removed, however I read a few years ago that Dame Slap was considered problematic so not sure if she is still about. Slapping is a big storyline, so not sure what they replaced her with!We read this as a class book, and I admit I wasn't a fan. I found it simplistic, a little dull and frankly the children are not that engaged either. Despite enjoying Moon face, Joe, Beth and Fannie are not interesting characters to follow, nor are the lands they visit given enough feeling to make it worth it.

I will always know Enid Blyton as the author whose name is written so unclear on the books, to my non-English eyes, it could be read as Enicl, Gnid, or Enid. So for many many many years I never actually knew what the name really is. selectedStore.City }}, {{ selectedStore.State }} {{ selectedStore.Country }} {{ selectedStore.Zip }}In this novel we are introduced to the lives of a family with 3 young children, Jo, Bessie and Fanny. Out of the three stories I would say The Magic Faraway Tree was the better of the three and I would've given this story alone 4 stars. The Enchanted Wood and The Folk of the Faraway Tree I would only give 2.5stars each. Doodle came and was slapped very hard indeed. Bessie and Fanny felt nervous, and hoped that their hair and hands and dresses were clean and tidy.