Purple Poppy

Bagpuss said; Gosh you've got a good memory Michelle! I clicked on the link and the scripts are there. Is Janet teasing, or is she for real (given the subject of the thread I'm a bit confused)? It doesn't take much to confuse me. Own up Bagpuss...or is this really you??? PP

Maureen said; Yes. I learnt with Janet and John. They were so stilted! But they did the trick. Has anyone been listening to Terry Wogans show in the morning? They have a slot for Janet and John where they do their own versions of a Janet and John story. The ones I've heard were hilarious. I don't listen to TW, but my other half played it back to me on the computer.

Joe tasted the champagne. It was the best. 'Is he Russian?' Joe asked. Pricess Diana's Revenge by Michael Larrabeiti. PP

Snowflake said; Thanks Snowflake. I will definitely follow your advice. I know where I can buy a copy of Fallen Angels. I didn't know about the other one. And I've made a note of Rose Tremaine's name too. Gosh....so.much to read!!! Thank you PP:006:

Very good. And the warning is so true. PP:006:

I would definitely encourage you to read it. It's not quite as in-depth as Labyrinthe, but it's not without tension and a strong climax. Its easy to read and once I got about a third of the way through I couldn't put it down. PP:006:

I have just finished reading this, and thoroughly enjoyed it. This was Tracey Chevalier

Ditto to Sugar's last post with the addition of Silas Marner, which I really liked. I remember reading A tale of two Cities as a set book and finding it very heavy going. Should really have another go. PP:006:

Kell said; Sorry Kell. I'm with the others on Josh Kirby. I love his art, and yes, I think it is perfect for Practchett's Discworld. I once went to a Josh Kirby exhibition, and it was one of the best exhibitions I've ever been to. Loved it. I don't have an opinion on the new ones as I think I've only seen one. I will swap / buy whatever your grotesque ones . Can't bear to think of you not loving the covers!!! PP

Sugar said Aww!. I was only lickle, and its 45 years ago!!! PP

I think its the predictability that people like. I have to admit to reading a few about twenty years ago, when I was very depressed. I just wanted something that was light, (couldn't be much fluffier) and that had a positive end. It stopped me lying on my bed crying, for nothing in particular as is the wont of depression. I have always felt grateful to M&B for that, but I have to say I have never felt I wanted to read another one!!! And at the end of the day, if it gets a teenage girl who normally doesn't read, reading a book, who knows what she might advance to later?? Well, you can hope... PP:006:

I liked Rupert Bear, but he was spoilt for me as I had a nightmare when I was about 7 or 8 about the spikey little elf men who lived in the pine wood. I can't remember what they were called, but I still have an image in my head. (You can probably help me out here, Liz?) I was terrified, and it was years later when I picked Rupert up again. PP

These certainly bring back the memories!!

Yes, I remember those too. I bought alot of them for my kids. May have some of them still. Been looking for MMM but can't find her. Found a couple of other treasures though. Ten Bobalink and Bunty Stories by Violet M. Williams, about brownie called Bobalink who makes friends with a distressed teddy bear called Bunty, who is gorgeous; and Ameliaranne Goes Digging, told by Lorna Wood. I also found Little Black Sambo, by Helen Bannerman, first pub 1899, but our copy was early 70's. Probably not PC now. Ring any bells anyone? PP:006:

Milly Molly Mandy....Oh Yes!! She was one of my absolute favourites and I still have her stored away in the cupboard. If I can find her Kell, I'll bring her along next time we meet up. I just loved MMM. Thanks for reminding me guys. I'm going to go and look for her NOW!!! PP:006:

Puss cats? That was partly coincidence and partly deliberate because I had read one Marilyn Edwards book and then wanted to read the others. Have just finished Unadulterated Cat, by Terry Pratchett. Maybe you have a point! Susanna:006:

I joined this forum to have my hozirons broadened / expanded. So, although there are books that I shy away from, if pressed I would read them or attempt them. I would never in a million years have picked up Kelley Armstrong before meeting Kell. Werewolves! No way! But I've read two now and love them. Likewise, something like Cold Granite, Stuart MacBride, would have been a no-no, but again, I loved it. And I don't think you can say for certain, until you've opened a book and at least read the first chapter, or two. But thats me...I have alot of catching up to do, whereas some of you are much better read and better able to comment. PP:006:

Originally posted by Liz LOL. Me too! At age five or six I was about to join the Brownies, or something similar. An older girl who lived in our street took me on the first night, but I must have only been there a matter of minutes before they asked me my name. Well, Susan, I could manage, but when the lady asked me to spell my surname, which was French, I just burst into tears and could not be consoled. I never went back. It had a profound effect on me. I was embarressed and ashamed. I made sure the same thing never happened to my kids when they joined anything. Susanna

At what age did you learn to read? Some little ones seem to be able to read from age two or three, but others later. Perhaps there are one or two geniuses here? (Don't tell me...the plural of genius is genii?) And with what books did you learn to read? I was your average little'un. Started at infant school and then progressed to Janet and John books. Remember them? Gosh that shows my age!!

Originally posted by Princessponti The Water Babies of course. No I couldn't get into it either. Never finished it. PP

Sorry - joined this a bit late in the day. But my favourites were Enid Blyton (like everyone else), The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Graeme and the Chalet School series - Elinor Brent Dyer. My all time favourite was A traveller in Time by Alison Uttley. I still have quite a few of my childhood books, and there is one about a pixie which I used to love. Oh and Winnie the Pooh of course. The list is endless. The children under the sea rings bells for me too, although I wonder if I am mixing it up with the Charles Kingsley book...(the name escapes me) which had a similar theme. Gone on a bit haven't I? Sorry. Susanna

Blitz Cat –Robert Westall Cat Chat – Helene Thornton. The History of Love – Nicole Krauss More Cat Tales from Moon Cottage – Marilyn Edwards Labyrinthe – Kate Moss The Farm - Richard Benson The Cats on Hutton Roof – Marilyn Edwards One Child – Torey Haydon If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things – Jon McGregor (Fantastic) Memoirs of an Unfit Mother- Anne Robinson (Had more respect for her after reading this) Prozac Nation – Elizabeth Wurtzel House of Mirth – Edith Wharton (Very strange book) The Five people You Meet in Heaven – Mitch Ablom Fludd – Hilary Mantel Cold Comfort Farm – Stella Gibbons. (A real favourite and so funny)) Hot Chocolate for the Spiritual Soul – Ariel Ford (Collection of anecdotes/stories) A Traveller in Time – Alison Uttley (Another favourite ) The Jane Austen Book Club – Karen Joy Fowler Bitten - Kelly Armstrong (Loved it) Cold Granite – Stuart McBride (Loved it) The Abortionists Daughter – Elizabeth Hyde Stolen – Kelly Armstrong. Added Nov 5th 2006.... Unadulterated Cat - Terry Pratchett I'm amazed at the variety. No one can accuse me of being stuck in one genre!. Susanna.

Hi Diane. What was the book about John Thaw like? I have fancied it, but not sure if it would be too sad. Susanna.

Howl's Moving Castle! What a great film. I loved it. I prefer Kiki's Delivery service, but all the ones I've seen so far are very good. Artistically brilliant with a beautiful naivity (sp???) Great for adults as well as children. PP:mrgreen:

Originally posted by Scottishbookworm. LOL. Cats are no trouble, apart from having to get up to let them in...and out. They look after themselves and have their own routines. So feed them, de-flea them and worm them and they are no trouble. I have had eight in the past, but four is enough for now. I'd be lost without them, almost literally. They have been very good little friends to me. Dogs on the other hand....hard work. But very rewarding. I miss having a dog. Cela Vie! Susanna.