The Magic Faraway Tree. Enid Blyton

I did not receive the box set just one book, and not in good condition either. certainly not worth the money I paid for it, could have got it new for cheaper

I think the only reason I became an avid reader was because I was introduced to Enid Blyton books as a child. Born and raised in the tropics(part of the British Empire at one time), I found it hard to believe that I coudn't find them easily at bookstores here in the USA when I wanted to buy them for my daughter. I would say the first books I chose to pick up for her to read were the Wishing Chair series and the Faraway Tree series. I think they really represent what Enid Blyton's books are all about. Her books are not only imaginative and entertaining they contain good values and an appreciation of nature. For those children who are not ready for spine tinglers and chillers, her fairy tales create a warm, comforting setting with just the right touches of fun and humor to encourage even the most reluctant of readers to continue turning pages and asking for more. My daughter and I have since collected over 250 of her books. This year, I donated extra copies that I owned to her elementary school because I really believe that her books can reach out to any reluctant reader. My daughter said that she even found teachers reading them during their spare time. If you have spare copies of her books, please consider donating them to schools. Most school libraries are rarely able to obtain them.

I grew up with The Faraway Tree Stories. The whole idea of a tree that goes on and on, kind of like Jack's Beanstock, is intriguing to me. The children in the story have all kinds of interesting adventures in this magical tree, and meet some unforgetable characters. This is great reading for 7 to 10 year olds.

This book can only be put into these words- simply amazing! This book is all about 3 kids who have their lives turned upside down when they stumble across the amazing Faraway Tree!I have read the original book of The Faraway Tree and I liked the names better however that doesn't mean that you shouldn't get it! This book is a MUST HAVE! So get it!

Author of many other great children stories (Famous Five and Noddy), Enid Blyton has produced this marvellous read. Being ranked numbe 66 in BBC Top Read, this book is both captivating, creative and above all, fun to read. I read this book when I was in Grade 2, and I just brought it to revive my childhood memories, if there's any book you want you and your children to share, this is the book.

I have to say that I absolutely loved the faraway tree books and look forward to reading them to my own children. I have read lots of children's books but these ones by far stand out in my mind as my favourite of all. They are imaginative and exciting and just such a joy to read. I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about them except maybe just as an example tell you that I wore the pages of these books down to the point that they became rather unrecognisable (lol) because I read them over and over again. They take you to a time when innocence still existed and exploring the woods was still a very normal source of fun for a child. Enjoy!!(Other books linked to the characters are "the wishing chair" and "the wishing chair again"