Posted by Roger Wardale on March 28, 2012 at 04:22:54 user RogerW.
I have just read that the rights of all all Blyton's considerable output (except for Noddy) have been acquired and that The Secret Seven will join The Famous Five in being updated and re-illustrated.
Thank goodness that the copyright in AR's work has thirty-odd years to run and that the executors take such care of the integrity of his work.
Imagine John calling Titty on his mobile: 'No good, I'm afraid. We've been right up the river and there's no sign of Amazon anywhere. I'll call you again when we want the lanterns lit.'