Long ago I remember reading the story of Connie's Curious Candle in Enid Blyton's Stories for Bedtime. The book belonged to my sister who had a great many of her books, which will forever remind me of Christmases past. For some reason neither of us ever forgot this tale. It concerned four children who were given different colored candles, but Connie's was left too near the heat and curled over into a C-shape. All the other candles laughed and ridiculed it, which made it very sad. But Connie liked it and kept it when all the other candles had melted. It was such a simple tale and yet stayed with us. I think perhaps because we both felt like outsiders, and to an extent still do. We were somehow different to the other kids and tended to spend a lot of time together. Hence we shared an understanding, perhaps innate, about not fitting in and a feeling of empathy for those who are excluded for whatever reason.
Ever since we discussed it a number of times and both agreed it would make a great name for an Indie band if we could ever form a group. Unfortunately that never came to pass, but I thought I would use the name for my blog which would set the requisite tone of mystery and invoke memories of times long past.
I too remember the story with great affection. I have tried to find a copy of the book for many years. Never found it, but I did write to the Enid Blyton owners and although they have never reprinted the book they did send me a copy of the story for me to read to my daughter. I would love them to reprint the book
ReplyDeleteI have a fantastic memory of this story too. I always thought that Ii could be possible for my initial (S) to work the same as connie's. I am 60 now and recently found a book online with the story I loved as a child. Still remember the full story and told my daughterthat story most nights. Loved Enid Blyton, she was one of the finest children's authors of all time
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