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The Faraway Tree #1-3
The Faraway Tree Stories
The Faraway Tree Stories Omnibus 3-in-1 edition (The Enchanted Wood; The Magic Faraway Tree; The Folk of the Faraway Tree)
583 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
About the author
Enid Blyton
5,590 books5,841 followersSee also:
Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Енід Блайтон (Ukrainian)
Enid Mary Blyton (1897 - 1968) was an English author of children's books.
Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.
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.
According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.
See also her pen name Mary Pollock
Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Енід Блайтон (Ukrainian)
Enid Mary Blyton (1897 - 1968) was an English author of children's books.
Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.
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.
According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.
See also her pen name Mary Pollock
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February 22, 2023
Given the recent furore over rewriting Roald Dahl, I wonder if we'll ever get justice for the Faraway Tree?
(Feb 2023)
I adored the Faraway Tree stories when I was a kid – and still do, but caveat emptor, make sure you check the version you're buying. This particular edition has been bowdlerised to pieces. The episode where the children land in Dame Slap's school – which terrified and thrilled me as a wee 'un – is now unrecognisable. Here's how Dame Slap originally dealt with her pupils:
But in this and some other modern editions, the corporal punishment – and any sense of threat – has just been silently removed.
Huh? Now we're left with the weird situation where the children keep bursting into tears because ‘Dame Snap’ ‘snaps’ at them. I'm wondering what other editions this publisher has put out – perhaps a version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where all the children live happily ever after, or a new run of Harry Potter in which Harry's parents were tragically flicked off by Voldemort when he was just a baby.
I've had to dig out the original creased, coverless versions of these books that I had as a child so my own kids can get the proper story. Five stars for those; two stars for the neutered rewrite.
(Aug 2016)
(Feb 2023)
I adored the Faraway Tree stories when I was a kid – and still do, but caveat emptor, make sure you check the version you're buying. This particular edition has been bowdlerised to pieces. The episode where the children land in Dame Slap's school – which terrified and thrilled me as a wee 'un – is now unrecognisable. Here's how Dame Slap originally dealt with her pupils:
She frowned. ‘Twinkle, come here!’ she said. A small pixie walked up to her.
‘Haven't I told you to brush your hair properly for meal-times?’ said Dame Slap, and she slapped the pixie hard. Twinkle burst into tears.
‘And there's Doodle over there with a torn tunic!’ said Dame Slap. ‘Come here, Doodle.’
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.
But in this and some other modern editions, the corporal punishment – and any sense of threat – has just been silently removed.
She frowned. ‘Twinkle, come here!’ she said. A small pixie walked up to her.
‘Haven't I told you to brush your hair properly for meal-times?’ said Dame Snap. Twinkle burst into tears.
‘And there's Doodle over there with a torn tunic!’ said Dame Snap. ‘Come here, Doodle.’
Doodle came. Bessie and Fanny felt nervous, and hoped that their hair and hands and dresses were clean and tidy.
Huh? Now we're left with the weird situation where the children keep bursting into tears because ‘Dame Snap’ ‘snaps’ at them. I'm wondering what other editions this publisher has put out – perhaps a version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where all the children live happily ever after, or a new run of Harry Potter in which Harry's parents were tragically flicked off by Voldemort when he was just a baby.
I've had to dig out the original creased, coverless versions of these books that I had as a child so my own kids can get the proper story. Five stars for those; two stars for the neutered rewrite.
(Aug 2016)
September 23, 2014
I never much liked Enid Blyton when I was a kid, but this one got read out to us aloud sometime in second grade so I had no choice. I don't remember very much of it (I fear I may not really have been paying attention), but there is one incident that stuck in my memory. The kids have found this magical ice-cream vendor who can give you absolutely any flavour you want. All but one of them do the sensible thing and just request their favourite kind. But the smart-ass in the group decides to test the limits of the system, and asks for a sardine ice-cream. And, sure enough, he gets it, and very unpleasant it is too. I can still clearly see the picture of the discomfited-looking child holding the cone, with a fish's tail poking out of the scoop of ice-cream. No doubt the episode resonated with me because I'm also a smart-ass.
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March 4, 2024
So.... my mum used to read this to me when I was little so I was expecting to give this 5 stars.
Is it outdated - YES massively. There were some things that maybe wouldn't fly in 2021 and it is upsetting to read. It was a fun read but extremely repetitive and messy at times. Things were wrapped up much to quickly and easily.
I can't give this more than 3 stars when I think about children's books like Narnia which is much more original and enjoyable.
I did enjoy some of the characters Moon-face in particular but the Saucepan man really winds me up he's the most annoying a repetitive character ever created. I was hoping for more substance in this book and it explains why I never remembered anything that happened.
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.
You could tell that Enid Blyton didn't like naughty children because all the punishments and morals to the stories were brutal.
Is it outdated - YES massively. There were some things that maybe wouldn't fly in 2021 and it is upsetting to read. It was a fun read but extremely repetitive and messy at times. Things were wrapped up much to quickly and easily.
I can't give this more than 3 stars when I think about children's books like Narnia which is much more original and enjoyable.
I did enjoy some of the characters Moon-face in particular but the Saucepan man really winds me up he's the most annoying a repetitive character ever created. I was hoping for more substance in this book and it explains why I never remembered anything that happened.
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.
You could tell that Enid Blyton didn't like naughty children because all the punishments and morals to the stories were brutal.
September 22, 2009
I find it hard to find an aspect of the Faraway Tree Stories that I can hate or dislike, these were the stories I begun reading for myself at the age of nine, and ever since I have made a habit of returning to them at least once a year never wanting to forget the magic of the stories and how they became such a large part of my childhood. Who could forget the Land of Spells or the Land of Do-As-You-Please or The Land of Take-What-You-Want? Those being just a few of my most loved lands atop the magical Faraway Tree.
These are the stories I will read to my children someday, and despite my younger sister not even making it past the first few pages unable to bare the "boring-ness" I found it gripping and exicitng right from the very first word until the very last, and I feel that all children should be able to experience the magic of these stories.
5 Stars, as it deserves and will forever in my mind.
These are the stories I will read to my children someday, and despite my younger sister not even making it past the first few pages unable to bare the "boring-ness" I found it gripping and exicitng right from the very first word until the very last, and I feel that all children should be able to experience the magic of these stories.
5 Stars, as it deserves and will forever in my mind.
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December 1, 2016A whopper of a book! Three Enid Blyton Faraway Tree stories in one edition. This series was my favourite as a child. It's magical, imaginative, exciting and scary. I re-read it this year, to my 5 year old son, and he was as enchanted as me. Enid Blyton may well be responsible for me trying to end each chapter of my novels with a cliffhanger - she does it so well and I've lost count of the number of times my son begged me for, 'just one more chapter, mummy!'
June 26, 2015
Loved these series as a child. My Dad used to read them to me as a bedtime story along with Brer Rabbit. As I got a bit older I used to love reading her other series-The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, The Twins of St Clair's, The Secret Seven, The Children of Cherry Tree Farm and my favourite back then, The Famous Five. Enid Blyton inspired me to read as a young child and to this day I suspect is the reason I love to read.
I found a copy of the Magic Faraway Tree in a hotel library and read it in a few hours, which transported me back to my childhood and the enticing world of Moonface and co.
I found a copy of the Magic Faraway Tree in a hotel library and read it in a few hours, which transported me back to my childhood and the enticing world of Moonface and co.
May 25, 2017
A truly magical book that I have read way more than just this one time. I am pretty sure I read it multiple times a year from the first time I got my copy. Anytime I want to escape and just be free, this book is one of my go to books. The characters are so real to me even in all their fantasticness. It never bothers me that their mother doesn't question why Moon-Face looks the way he does or how a squirrel can talk. It never seemed strange that she didn't notice they would sneak out or that they spent most of their time up an enchanted tree. I experienced every land they went to as if I was there with them. Sometimes we all just need a little bit of magic and this book always has a way of giving me what I need.
I started of trying to read it to my kids but they are still learning the kind of patience needed for sitting still and listening to mommy read. My copy also has limited pictures, only a few sketches here and there so they find it rather dull. One day though, they too will join me on my adventures up the Faraway Tree.
I started of trying to read it to my kids but they are still learning the kind of patience needed for sitting still and listening to mommy read. My copy also has limited pictures, only a few sketches here and there so they find it rather dull. One day though, they too will join me on my adventures up the Faraway Tree.
October 22, 2011
I know Enid is no longer de rigueur.......but without this author my childhood would have been a sad and lonely place, from her stories for young children the wishing chair and come to the circus, to the fabulous famous five, St. clares, and Mallory towers series, this woman encouraged my love of reading which I continue today
July 22, 2023
Magical from start to finish. I pretended to go up the faraway tree lots as a child.
July 16, 2016
I love Enid blyton books and even today when I re-read all of her stories, it takes me back to my childhood days <3 which is the only reason re-read them at time. This book in particular was what I borrowed from my school library on purpose so that I could read it at night and when I did, it was as if I was taken back in time back to my sweet carefree childhood days. Loved the stories! Especially moon face and the three kids.
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October 30, 2016I've bought this book for my 6 year old niece for Christmas. The cover is gorgeous, the font is a good size and the book also contains black illustrations throughout. I'm sure Daisy will let me know how many stars to give this once she has read it.
August 8, 2021
I read this a long long time ago, I think when I was in the first or second grade in primary school! I used to love borrowing these from the library. Such nostalgia! I think anyone who loves the Harry Potter series would have loved this series as a kid!
March 29, 2020
"Like so many of us, I read this book when I was a kid. Back in the day when we used to go out and play sports on the street after school.......yes I am old.
So I say to anyone, read this to your young kids, it is brilliant. Full of fantasy and adventure but really simplified. There are no in-depth plots, it is just one adventure after another, no slow character build-ups, just in your face - these are the characters, now let's go.
For the 1% of you who don't know, Jo, Bessie, and Fanny (yes this is the non PC edition) move from the city to the country with their parents. They live in a cottage near some woods and when they explore the woods they find a whole bunch of exciting creatures and all of the animals can talk. In the middle of the woods is the world's tallest tree, know
n as the Faraway Tree. The woods are called the Enchanted Woods. The Faraway Tree is home to several different characters, Silky the Elf, Moon Face, the Angry Pixie, Dame Washalot, Saucepan Man, Watzisname and a few others. The Faraway Tree is so tall it reaches into the clouds and up in these clouds a new land swings by (like a rotating turntable of lands) every couple of days. These lands can either be fantastic like the land of Take-What-You-Want or horrible like the land of Slaps.
And there you have it. These stories all revolve around the central characters mentioned and their adventures both in the Faraway Tree and in the lands above. Like I said, simple adventure based stories for kids to grip onto rather than have to wade through the scene and character formation.
Enid Blyton wrote these books in the late 1930s and early 1940s so understand that times were a lot different back then. For starters, there was not so much of the PC crap that we endure t
oday - there are actually Golliwogs in these stories!!
And keep in mind this is all about the adventure and that these books are essentially for kids. In fact, these books make an excellent start to get your kids reading and enjoying the written word. So, as an adult, don't be critical of the glaring irregularities of life - for example when the kids go to the Faraway Tree in the middle of the night and return early morning and their Mother doesn't really seem to mind. Be prepared also that within the group, it is Jo who predominantly takes control and makes the decisions. When at home Bessie and Fanny have to do 'female' chores with their Mother like sewing and Jo has to do 'male' chores with their Father like working the garden. I point this out ahead of reading - IT IS NOT SEXIST, it was just a reflection of the times when Blyton wrote these fantastic books.
Read it for what it is worth and that is the fun, adventure and fantasy. Read it to your kids - t
hey'll get all of that in spades.
"
So I say to anyone, read this to your young kids, it is brilliant. Full of fantasy and adventure but really simplified. There are no in-depth plots, it is just one adventure after another, no slow character build-ups, just in your face - these are the characters, now let's go.
For the 1% of you who don't know, Jo, Bessie, and Fanny (yes this is the non PC edition) move from the city to the country with their parents. They live in a cottage near some woods and when they explore the woods they find a whole bunch of exciting creatures and all of the animals can talk. In the middle of the woods is the world's tallest tree, know
n as the Faraway Tree. The woods are called the Enchanted Woods. The Faraway Tree is home to several different characters, Silky the Elf, Moon Face, the Angry Pixie, Dame Washalot, Saucepan Man, Watzisname and a few others. The Faraway Tree is so tall it reaches into the clouds and up in these clouds a new land swings by (like a rotating turntable of lands) every couple of days. These lands can either be fantastic like the land of Take-What-You-Want or horrible like the land of Slaps.
And there you have it. These stories all revolve around the central characters mentioned and their adventures both in the Faraway Tree and in the lands above. Like I said, simple adventure based stories for kids to grip onto rather than have to wade through the scene and character formation.
Enid Blyton wrote these books in the late 1930s and early 1940s so understand that times were a lot different back then. For starters, there was not so much of the PC crap that we endure t
oday - there are actually Golliwogs in these stories!!
And keep in mind this is all about the adventure and that these books are essentially for kids. In fact, these books make an excellent start to get your kids reading and enjoying the written word. So, as an adult, don't be critical of the glaring irregularities of life - for example when the kids go to the Faraway Tree in the middle of the night and return early morning and their Mother doesn't really seem to mind. Be prepared also that within the group, it is Jo who predominantly takes control and makes the decisions. When at home Bessie and Fanny have to do 'female' chores with their Mother like sewing and Jo has to do 'male' chores with their Father like working the garden. I point this out ahead of reading - IT IS NOT SEXIST, it was just a reflection of the times when Blyton wrote these fantastic books.
Read it for what it is worth and that is the fun, adventure and fantasy. Read it to your kids - t
hey'll get all of that in spades.
"
September 20, 2019
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.
But also, her books are the first ever English books I read alone, and what got me into reading as a hobby. Her works helped me a lot in terms of learning English. It was accessible language, good storytelling, and fun stories. The Faraway Tree was always a favorite of mine, because of the magic and adventure aspects. I get lost in the many different worlds. I think it was also the first book that got me started early in writing fanfic! Ha ha.
But also, her books are the first ever English books I read alone, and what got me into reading as a hobby. Her works helped me a lot in terms of learning English. It was accessible language, good storytelling, and fun stories. The Faraway Tree was always a favorite of mine, because of the magic and adventure aspects. I get lost in the many different worlds. I think it was also the first book that got me started early in writing fanfic! Ha ha.
January 8, 2023
This is actually an interesting novel. The childhood longing for fear and gluttony in a single novel. Lands appearing on the top of a tree. Children who get to access these lands. It is a great idea. Most childhood fantasies are actually adult fantasies. There is real danger. Sometimes the lands can be wonderful filled with cookies or milkshakes or chocolates or something. Sometimes the lands can be horrifying. I loved this book as a kid. I wish they would make better covers for different editions. The Faraway Tree is actually a feel good horror novel.
June 4, 2010
When I read that Enid Blyton was one the favorite childhood authors of the likes of Neil Gaiman and Stieg Larsson, and when a British exchange student at my daughter's college exclaimed in surprise when she heard that her American friends had never heard of Enid Blyton, my curiosity was aroused. It turns out, Blyton is the 4th most translated author (after Shakespeare), wrote 700 books for children, and last year (2009) was voted favorite British author in one poll (beating out J.K. Rowling).
Why are her books not better known by American children?
I have just finished "The Enchanted Wood", the first of three books in this volume. I can imagine it being a good choice for children who are just ready to listen to chapter books. Three siblings move with their parents to a cottage behind which, just across an overgrown lane and a jump over a ditch, is a wood. They know right away that it is enchanted when they hear the trees murmuring to each other, "wisha-wisha-wisha", and determine to explore it at their first opportunity. On their very first venture into the wood,as they prepare to have a picnic, they see some magic toadstools pop up and a group of brownies take their seats on them for a meeting. While observing the brownies, the children see a gnome creep up and attempt to steal a bag from the brownies. The children capture the gnome and during the chase end up at the Magic Faraway Tree, "the oldest and most magic tree in the world". The brownies warn them to be cautious of the tree because, at its top there are unknown lands and you could become trapped in one of them. The children nevertheless determine to return to it. When next they visit, they climb its branches and meet all of the tree's inhabitants on the way up. There is the red squirrel, Silky the fairy, Moon-Face and his "slippery-slip" (a slide from his room right down the center of the tree to the bottom), the Angry Pixie, Saucepan Man, Mr. Watzisname and Dame Washalot (of whom you must be mindful because she can toss out her wash water right onto you!). After climbing past all of these doorways, the children come to the top of the tree where there is a ladder up into the clouds. If you climb through the hole in the clouds, you will be in another land. But they find they must be careful, as the lands rotate away from the top of the tree and the hole back down may then be inaccessible. Some of the lands are pleasant (like the Land of Take-What-You-Want) and some are not (like the land of Dame Slap's school). The children have many adventures in these lands, closing out the book with a day spent in perhaps the best of all, Birthday Land. This is a book of pure imaginative appeal for children (and grown-ups too!).
Why are her books not better known by American children?
I have just finished "The Enchanted Wood", the first of three books in this volume. I can imagine it being a good choice for children who are just ready to listen to chapter books. Three siblings move with their parents to a cottage behind which, just across an overgrown lane and a jump over a ditch, is a wood. They know right away that it is enchanted when they hear the trees murmuring to each other, "wisha-wisha-wisha", and determine to explore it at their first opportunity. On their very first venture into the wood,as they prepare to have a picnic, they see some magic toadstools pop up and a group of brownies take their seats on them for a meeting. While observing the brownies, the children see a gnome creep up and attempt to steal a bag from the brownies. The children capture the gnome and during the chase end up at the Magic Faraway Tree, "the oldest and most magic tree in the world". The brownies warn them to be cautious of the tree because, at its top there are unknown lands and you could become trapped in one of them. The children nevertheless determine to return to it. When next they visit, they climb its branches and meet all of the tree's inhabitants on the way up. There is the red squirrel, Silky the fairy, Moon-Face and his "slippery-slip" (a slide from his room right down the center of the tree to the bottom), the Angry Pixie, Saucepan Man, Mr. Watzisname and Dame Washalot (of whom you must be mindful because she can toss out her wash water right onto you!). After climbing past all of these doorways, the children come to the top of the tree where there is a ladder up into the clouds. If you climb through the hole in the clouds, you will be in another land. But they find they must be careful, as the lands rotate away from the top of the tree and the hole back down may then be inaccessible. Some of the lands are pleasant (like the Land of Take-What-You-Want) and some are not (like the land of Dame Slap's school). The children have many adventures in these lands, closing out the book with a day spent in perhaps the best of all, Birthday Land. This is a book of pure imaginative appeal for children (and grown-ups too!).
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June 9, 2012In this novel we are introduced to the lives of a family with 3 young children, Jo, Bessie and Fanny.
Due to financial circumstances the family move to a small cottage close to a large forest.
One day they discover a tree which seems larger than the others and decide to climb it, uncovering a host of magical people and creatures that actually live in between the branches in cosy little homes.
Over time the children become good friends with them, namely Moon-face and Silky. They are also to discover that at the top most branch of the tree has a ladder and it reaches into the clouds and into a different land! They also learn that each time they visit their friends that the land changes and if they visit the land on top of the tree they must leave in good time or they will be stuck until the land returns to the Faraway tree.
A lot of stories have taken the concept of an item that transports characters to another world. Harry Potter for instance, uses port keys. I feel that this would be a good read for children as this was a story that stimulated my imagination when I was younger.
Due to financial circumstances the family move to a small cottage close to a large forest.
One day they discover a tree which seems larger than the others and decide to climb it, uncovering a host of magical people and creatures that actually live in between the branches in cosy little homes.
Over time the children become good friends with them, namely Moon-face and Silky. They are also to discover that at the top most branch of the tree has a ladder and it reaches into the clouds and into a different land! They also learn that each time they visit their friends that the land changes and if they visit the land on top of the tree they must leave in good time or they will be stuck until the land returns to the Faraway tree.
A lot of stories have taken the concept of an item that transports characters to another world. Harry Potter for instance, uses port keys. I feel that this would be a good read for children as this was a story that stimulated my imagination when I was younger.
December 23, 2012
It's like dreaming while you're awake. Maybe at an adult stage, it won't be that enjoyable but read it to your kids or your little sister/brother or just any youngster and you'll be able to understand why they will fall in love with it. It's a great book and it leaves you with nothing but happy thoughts which every child deserves. It's innocent and lovely. It's a dream.
November 14, 2020
Even after all these years, I still adore this book. It's filled with the kind of adventures you long for as a child, even adult me would love to climb the Faraway Tree!
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!
Although I remembered that Moonface loved toffee, I had forgotten about the amazing food they eat. I really want to try a Pop Biscuit! They sound so yummy! Enid has always been good at the written food porn!
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.
If you've never read this, you need to and if you have children, make sure this finds it's way into their Christmas Stocking!
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!
Although I remembered that Moonface loved toffee, I had forgotten about the amazing food they eat. I really want to try a Pop Biscuit! They sound so yummy! Enid has always been good at the written food porn!
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.
If you've never read this, you need to and if you have children, make sure this finds it's way into their Christmas Stocking!
April 18, 2018
As I kid I would devour any book written by Enid Blyton. I remember my most favourite series is this Faraway series. The concept of a tree taking you off to faraway magical lands is clever, captivating and original. The lands are scary and funny. This was my first introduction to books full of magic. A must read for kids (or people) who like magic!
September 22, 2018
These were amongst my favourite stories when I was little. The children, Moon Face and Silky go on adventures to different worlds that are at the top of the far away tree. The worlds change frequently and their adventures are delightful. The characters of the tree are brilliant and I can't wait to read these to my son. I think I enjoyed reading them until I was 9 or so.
September 27, 2018
wonderful set of stories which children in primary school will definitely enjoy. Have fond memories of having these read to me and in turn reading to my younger sibling.
January 8, 2019
When I was a child I wanted to live in the Faraway tree, or if not, then Badger's home, or a Hobbit-hole!
June 12, 2019
A must for all you Dreamers !
September 26, 2021
This book was my childhood.
I also did in fact dress up as moon face for book day in grade 2 ! ( don’t judge)
I also did in fact dress up as moon face for book day in grade 2 ! ( don’t judge)
August 10, 2022
Great childhood book😃
January 1, 2023
Loved it
February 20, 2023
I miss being a child
May 25, 2022
I bought thuis book to read to my two grandchildren aged 2 and 4. At frist there wereld nog mutch pictures in it. So I let them draw White reading. The stores are 3 to 4 pages long. So that is a possibility. We enjoyed thuis book.
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June 21, 2023We 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.
That being said we did spend a week of literacy lessons based upon this book, creating characters we would like to meet, a land we would like to visit and then telling a narrative of what could happen were they themselves to climb the faraway tree and meet their characters. Thus admittedly while the concept is good, the execution left a lot to be desired.
That being said we did spend a week of literacy lessons based upon this book, creating characters we would like to meet, a land we would like to visit and then telling a narrative of what could happen were they themselves to climb the faraway tree and meet their characters. Thus admittedly while the concept is good, the execution left a lot to be desired.
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