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Enid Blyton
1897–1968·British
Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was a prolific British children's author who became one of the most widely read writers of the twentieth century. She is best known for creating beloved series including the Famous Five and the Secret Seven, which have introduced generations of young readers to adventure and mystery. Over the course of her career she produced thousands of stories, cementing her place as a defining figure in children's literature.