Hi all!

Welcome to Day 24 of the July 31 Day Blogging Challenge! Today, I’m going to share my favourite childhood book or rather, books. When I reflect on my childhood, I immediately think of Enid Blyton. How about you? I grew up reading her vast array of wonderful and imaginative novels. I had many favourites but one particular series stood out the most. It was read multiple times through the eyes of an excited and curious child.

The Magic Faraway Tree Series

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I’m sure a lot of you know about this wonderful and magical trilogy but if you don’t, I will tell you the basic premise. Three children move to a new home, situated right outside a forest. One day, they decide to explore the woods and find a giant, mystical tree that reaches all the way to the clouds. They soon discover that the tree is indeed enchanted, home to several lovable and quirky residents. At the very top, there is a ladder that opens up into a different land. You are able to visit said land but only for a short amount of time, before it moves onto the next land. As a child, reading about strange and exciting realms filled me with joy and a penchant for fantasy fiction. I never tired of reading these stories over and over again.

The Enchanted Wood is the first novel in the series. It introduces the three siblings Jo, Bessie & Fanny, who move next to the other-worldly forest. When they begin climbing the Magic Faraway Tree, they meet lifelong friends Moon-Face, Silky, Dame Washalot, Mr Watzisname, The Saucepan Man & the Angry Pixie. Together, they explore the worlds at the top of the tree; facing danger and fun, depending on the land. For example: ‘Rocking Land’, consists of constant movement. In ‘The Land of Take What You Want’, the children quite literally take whatever they want, for free. Each book ends with a happy land, that wraps everything up nicely.

In the sequel, the children’s cousin Dick, comes to stay. Of course, they introduce him to the Magic Faraway Tree. Dick is incredibly mischievous, landing them into lots of trouble, by recklessly visiting lands without making sure they are safe first. Realms such as ‘The Land of Tempers’ & ‘The Land of Birthdays’ make an appearance. Overall, the second book serves to teach Dick important behavioural lessons.

The final book in the trilogy sees the children’s mother’s friend, Connie, come to visit. Connie is spoiled and selfish. She does not get along with any of the children and is incredibly rude to the residents of the Magic Faraway Tree. Connie’s curiosity and lack of respect, land her in hot water. Through it all, like Dick, (see above) she changes her ways and uncovers valuable lessons. The book ends in ‘The Land of Treats.’

What I love about this series is how imaginative and wondrous it is. The Magic Faraway Tree presented endless possibilities to me as young child. I even remember pretending that our tree in the front yard was enchanted. I cannot wait to read this series to my child someday.

Thank you for reading. What was your favourite childhood book or books?

See you tomorrow! Peace & Love xoxo

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