Enid Blyton

Born

August 11, 1897

Died

November 28, 1968 (aged 71)

Known as

writer, novelist, poet, school teacher, children's writer, screenwriter

Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's writer. She remains one of the best-selling children's literature writers of all time. Blyton's books have been worldwide best-sellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies, and have been translated into ninety languages. As of June 2019, Blyton was the fourth-most translated author. She wrote on a wide range of topics, including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical narratives. She is best remembered for her Noddy, The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, The Faraway Tree and Malory Towers books and wrote many others, including the St. Clare's and The Naughtiest Girl series.

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