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Stories of Wizards and Witches: Contains 25 classic Blyton Tales
Get ready for broomstick rides and bubbling cauldrons in these magical short stories from Enid Blyton - ideal for reading aloud, or for children over 7 to read alone! This bumper collection of 25 short stories is populated by every sort of magical and mysterious creature, from a grumpy wizard who is outwitted by an elf to pixie who rides on a rabbit. The stories are the perfect length for reading aloud in a classroom or at bedtime. With lots of humour and fantastic characters, these will appeal to newly confident readers to read alone as well as to younger children being read to.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.
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Published September 7, 2017
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Enid Blyton
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Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Інід 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)
Інід 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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October 8, 2017
Enid Blyton holds a very special place in my heart – she may be a little out of favour now, but I am largely a reader because of her books and I am delighted that my daughter is now also a fan. Having recently enjoyed a “Secret Seven,” binge, she was pleased to receive this collection of twenty five stories about Wizards and Witches, which is perfect for Halloween. The back of the book shows where all the stories were previously published and they range from those first published in 1926 (in the wonderfully named, “Teacher’s Treasury”) to 1954 and the, now very successful author, having her own, “Enid Blyton’s Magazine.”
Although there are no pictures, as such, the title page for each story is attractively designed, with a black and white illustration. Confusingly, two of the stories are chapters from a full length book, “The Wizard Who Wasn’t,” (Chapter One and Chapter Four). It might have been better to have interspersed the entire book, perhaps in-between other stories, although they work fairly well as stand -alone stories. There are other Enid Blyton collections, such as Christmas or Summer Holiday stories. These are great fun to read either alone, or aloud, and are charming stories with good messages.
Although there are no pictures, as such, the title page for each story is attractively designed, with a black and white illustration. Confusingly, two of the stories are chapters from a full length book, “The Wizard Who Wasn’t,” (Chapter One and Chapter Four). It might have been better to have interspersed the entire book, perhaps in-between other stories, although they work fairly well as stand -alone stories. There are other Enid Blyton collections, such as Christmas or Summer Holiday stories. These are great fun to read either alone, or aloud, and are charming stories with good messages.
December 15, 2024
Just 25 cute little stories about magic. Often fairytale-like with lots and lots of magic.
Contrary to what the title has you believe, the stories are not always about witches and wizards and dark magic, but about all kinds of fantastical creatures and the magic is of the fairytale kind.
The only downside is that most of them were for younger readers.
Contrary to what the title has you believe, the stories are not always about witches and wizards and dark magic, but about all kinds of fantastical creatures and the magic is of the fairytale kind.
The only downside is that most of them were for younger readers.
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August 1, 2019Инид Блайтън - "Вещици и магьосници", изд. "Сиела" 2019, прев. Явор Недев
Обичам приказки. Всякакви. Вълшебни, страшни, поучителни, приказки за феи и елфи, за вещици и магьосници.
А всичко това го има в приказките на Инид Блайтън.
Тя ме очарова още с първата нейна книга, която прочетох - "Зимни приказки" - и макар че се сдобих с "Вещици и магьосници" скоро след това, нарочно си я пазех - "за после", "за десерт"... наречете го както искате, идеята е, че я пазех за момент, в който ще имам достатъчно време да й се насладя. Защото тези приказки са истинска наслада. Те са ... извинявайте, че ще го кажа в тази жега, но е вярно... те са топли. Уютни. И независимо къде се намирате в действителност, когато ги четете, те ви пренасят в наистина вълшебен свят. Свят, в който едно цвете може да покаже кой краде маслото, зайците умеят да правят магии, а обувките понякога бягат от собствениците си. А котките винаги се казват Черньо.
Инид Блайтън е прекрасна разказвачка. И наистина нейните приказки, макар и представени в писмен вид, създават усещането, че не ги четем, а някой ни ги разказва. И вълшебството е толкова истинско, че не усещаме кога започваме да се оглеждаме за гноми. Или магьосници. Или елфи.
Вярно е, че и тук, макар тези приказки да са авторски, срещаме някои познати мотиви - за мащехата, която товари с непосилна работа доведената си дъщеря, за гърнето, което приготвя чудни гозби, почти буквално правейки "от нещо нещо". Но и тук си личи стилът на Блайтън, и тук има нещо, което отличава тези приказки отт другите с подобни сюжети.А злото винаги бива осмяно и победено.
Много любов има в приказките на Блайтън - любов към всяко творение на природата. Към децата. Към мъничките приказни създания. И всяка от тях учи на нещо, без да е досадно и натрапчиво поучителна. Това са приказките, които е хубаво да се четат от децата. И не само от тях. А от всеки, внезапно почувствал нужда от мъничко приказно добро и зрънце вълшебство.
Обичам приказки. Всякакви. Вълшебни, страшни, поучителни, приказки за феи и елфи, за вещици и магьосници.
А всичко това го има в приказките на Инид Блайтън.
Тя ме очарова още с първата нейна книга, която прочетох - "Зимни приказки" - и макар че се сдобих с "Вещици и магьосници" скоро след това, нарочно си я пазех - "за после", "за десерт"... наречете го както искате, идеята е, че я пазех за момент, в който ще имам достатъчно време да й се насладя. Защото тези приказки са истинска наслада. Те са ... извинявайте, че ще го кажа в тази жега, но е вярно... те са топли. Уютни. И независимо къде се намирате в действителност, когато ги четете, те ви пренасят в наистина вълшебен свят. Свят, в който едно цвете може да покаже кой краде маслото, зайците умеят да правят магии, а обувките понякога бягат от собствениците си. А котките винаги се казват Черньо.
Инид Блайтън е прекрасна разказвачка. И наистина нейните приказки, макар и представени в писмен вид, създават усещането, че не ги четем, а някой ни ги разказва. И вълшебството е толкова истинско, че не усещаме кога започваме да се оглеждаме за гноми. Или магьосници. Или елфи.
Вярно е, че и тук, макар тези приказки да са авторски, срещаме някои познати мотиви - за мащехата, която товари с непосилна работа доведената си дъщеря, за гърнето, което приготвя чудни гозби, почти буквално правейки "от нещо нещо". Но и тук си личи стилът на Блайтън, и тук има нещо, което отличава тези приказки отт другите с подобни сюжети.А злото винаги бива осмяно и победено.
Много любов има в приказките на Блайтън - любов към всяко творение на природата. Към децата. Към мъничките приказни създания. И всяка от тях учи на нещо, без да е досадно и натрапчиво поучителна. Това са приказките, които е хубаво да се четат от децата. И не само от тях. А от всеки, внезапно почувствал нужда от мъничко приказно добро и зрънце вълшебство.
January 23, 2020
The conservative reader who avoids magic might be a little put off by this cover art and suggestive title but I'd have to say they were missing out. Any fan of Enid Blyton knows that she is the epitome of a moralistic Sunday School tale and that her stories are meant to teach a good lesson in a fun way. This is a collection of short stories revolving around the subject of wizards, brownies, fairies and witches. The names of the characters give away the lesson to be learned (i.e., Blunder the Wizard who needs to learn to appreciate help even from unsuspecting sources!) which always makes me internally grin. I read this book aloud to my kids aged 5 - 10. The sweet spot for Enid Blyton short stories is, in my experience, 6-9 years old. Read them quickly, read them all! We haven't been disappointed in Blyton yet and I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to read them with my kids.
October 3, 2025
✨ Magical, Whimsical & Wonderfully Cosy ✨
I absolutely loved reading Stories of Wizards and Witches! Each tale is short, magical, and full of that classic Enid Blyton charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a cosy, whimsical world.
The stories were so fun to dip in and out of, each one had a unique little spark, whether it was mischievous witches, clever tricks, or enchanting spells. It gave me such nostalgic, autumnal vibes and was the perfect book to read during Halloween season.
I found myself smiling so much while reading this. It reminded me why I love magical stories, they’re comforting, playful, and endlessly imaginative. 🧙♀️✨
Highly recommend to anyone who loves short, magical tales or wants a comforting escape into a world of witches and wizards.
I absolutely loved reading Stories of Wizards and Witches! Each tale is short, magical, and full of that classic Enid Blyton charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a cosy, whimsical world.
The stories were so fun to dip in and out of, each one had a unique little spark, whether it was mischievous witches, clever tricks, or enchanting spells. It gave me such nostalgic, autumnal vibes and was the perfect book to read during Halloween season.
I found myself smiling so much while reading this. It reminded me why I love magical stories, they’re comforting, playful, and endlessly imaginative. 🧙♀️✨
Highly recommend to anyone who loves short, magical tales or wants a comforting escape into a world of witches and wizards.
March 21, 2025
📚 Book Review📚
Lovely, old fashioned collection of children’s stories about magic and magical characters. Most of the tales have a moral to teach and they are short and fun.
As an avid reader of Enid Blyton when I was little, I loved reliving them and reading them. I know that Enid Blyton may have fallen out of favour over recent years but her magical stories still appeal to younger readers.
A great collection to read to young children.
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Lovely, old fashioned collection of children’s stories about magic and magical characters. Most of the tales have a moral to teach and they are short and fun.
As an avid reader of Enid Blyton when I was little, I loved reliving them and reading them. I know that Enid Blyton may have fallen out of favour over recent years but her magical stories still appeal to younger readers.
A great collection to read to young children.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
March 28, 2019
This is one of the most amazing books of Enid Blyton! She writes in a very narrative manner as though she is talking to the readers and makes it little poetic and rhyming to make sure you are enjoying every bit of the world of beautiful stories about wizards, witches and many more! This is surely a relaxing read after a heavy book.
October 31, 2020
Some were 4 stars, some were 2-- but most of these were enjoyably cute little fairytales (albeit with a bit too much moralization) that were fun to read during Witchtober. Enid Blyton is quite popular around here so I'll no doubt run into more of her work at some point!
October 14, 2023
Brought back all the nostalgia of reading Enid Blyton when I was younger. Loved the theme too. The stories range in length but generally all have a moral or some kind. Good narrators in the audiobook too. Gonna get my old books out for my niece now!
October 25, 2017
A book full of short story's . I wish some story's hade been longer.
December 16, 2018
A fun read suitable for young children at the age 3 to 6.
June 26, 2019
"Very very good" days my discerning son.
Great tales of magic, adventure, trickery and just ends. Very enjoyable for son and dad. I would recommend this highly.
Great tales of magic, adventure, trickery and just ends. Very enjoyable for son and dad. I would recommend this highly.
April 4, 2021
Children's stories.
November 3, 2021
Nice light hearted read to help with a reading slump. Some of the stories are better than others
February 1, 2022
It was alright. Lots of silly names and basically the same plot rehashed 25 different ways. We weren't left wanting more.
August 1, 2022
I remember reading this book as a little kid and being fixated on it. Reading again, was not disappointing in the slightest. The perfect read for my future kids.
June 7, 2025
Her stories with magic seem to be more enjoyable.
November 2, 2023
Some of the stories were simple, some were more complex and interesting like the one about the mighty wizard's 3 puzzles. One of the reasons I loved Enid Blyton's books was that she encouraged children to pay attention to nature.
Audiobook performed by Luke Thompson and Sandra Duncan.
Audiobook performed by Luke Thompson and Sandra Duncan.
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