Biggles - yes, because although twodimensional, the stories and characters have a cartoonish, period charm. Haven't read any for years, but my memory is that the early ones set in WW1 are the best ones: the later ones when he becomes a detective and isn't in daily danger of death are a bit of a let-down.
Swallows and Amazons - of course. Essential reading if you are 7 years old or so and your family are boaty types: not only are they good stories, but so far as I remember, all the technical stuff about knots and giving way and stuff was right as well, very handy!
I read a few Malcolm Saville and Richmal Compton books, but only once and I remember them smelling dusty and being a bit crap. Willard Price I either never read or can't remember.
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Date: 2006-10-20 07:15 pm (UTC)Swallows and Amazons - of course. Essential reading if you are 7 years old or so and your family are boaty types: not only are they good stories, but so far as I remember, all the technical stuff about knots and giving way and stuff was right as well, very handy!
I read a few Malcolm Saville and Richmal Compton books, but only once and I remember them smelling dusty and being a bit crap. Willard Price I either never read or can't remember.