Celebrate 80 years of the Famous Five with this fabulous edition of the first book featuring a cover by Sir Quentin Blake. Join the adventure!
Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton’s most popular series – a landmark of children’s fiction, loved around the world for several generations.
In their first adventure, the Famous Five find a shipwreck off Kirrin Island. But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail, looking for clues, but they’re not alone. Someone else has got the same idea! Time is running out for the Famous Five – who will follow the clues and get to the treasure first?
Read it and discover out why readers from Lee Child to Gary Barlow, from Michael Morpurgo to Lorraine Kelly, love this classic adventure story.
Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton’s most popular series – a landmark of children’s fiction, loved around the world for several generations.
In their first adventure, the Famous Five find a shipwreck off Kirrin Island. But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail, looking for clues, but they’re not alone. Someone else has got the same idea! Time is running out for the Famous Five – who will follow the clues and get to the treasure first?
Read it and discover out why readers from Lee Child to Gary Barlow, from Michael Morpurgo to Lorraine Kelly, love this classic adventure story.
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Reviews
This book is so exciting you'll want to play detective yourself
As the first set of 'grown-up' books I ever discovered I could read on my own, the Famous Five have a very special place in my heart. I still remember running through to my parents' room to tell them I could read well enough to go adventuring with the Five without their help. And with 21 books in the series, I had plenty of escapades to look forward to!
I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't
Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure
One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16
Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure
Her captivating stories enticed generations of youngsters to enjoy reading and books.
One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16
The prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels)
"The book is amazing and I can't wait to read the next one." 10/10 William King
Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless
Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves
Sure to be enjoyed by young readers discovering Blyton for the first time, as well as existing fans.
I loved so much of Enid Blyton ... the Famous Five were my favourites of all, so much so that I demanded to be called George for most of my early childhood
This book is so exciting you'll want to play detective yourself
I loved so much of Enid Blyton ... the Famous Five were my favourites of all, so much so that I demanded to be called George for most of my early childhood
Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves
Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless
These ever-popular children's classics are still read and loved by today's would-be adventurers.
I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't
The prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels)
Pacey and passionate, this truly exceptional book tells a tale that truly needs to be heard
As the first set of 'grown-up' books I ever discovered I could read on my own, the Famous Five have a very special place in my heart. I still remember running through to my parents' room to tell them I could read well enough to go adventuring with the Five without their help. And with 21 books in the series, I had plenty of escapades to look forward to!
Pacey and passionate, this truly exceptional book tells a tale that truly needs to be heard
They don't look a day over 12, yet The Famous Five are 70 this year - and their adventures are devoured every bit as enthusiastically by today's children.
