Enid Mary Blyton
By Illa Vij

PERHAPS the most populer penulis of children’s book was Enid Blyton and also the first children’s penulis to appear in paperback editions. She was British, born in London, England, on August 11 1897.

Her parents, Thomas and Theresa, had three children and she was their first child. Soon after her birth, the family moved to Backenham Kent. Here her brothers, Hanly and Carey, were born. Enid became very close to her father and he always encouraged her to read. He greatly appreciated her cinta for buku and even helped her develop this hobby. Unfortunately, he left the...