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Enid Blyton, Author
Becka Moor, Illustrator
Series: Famous Five: Short Stories
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Publication date: September 5, 2019
Category: Classic fiction
ISBN: 9781444944044
Introduce The Famous Five to younger readers with these BRAND-NEW mystery stories for children aged five and up!
Set in the world of Enid Blyton’s best-loved series, this newly-created early reader follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure – illustrated in gorgeous full-colour throughout by Becka Moor.
Expect all the usual excitement as the Five head off to birthday party with a very special present. Little do they know, two thieves are on their trail and desperate to get their hands on it…
The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page – perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.
This new title sits alongside Enid Blyton’s eight original short stories about the Famous Five- also available in early reader format, illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!
A Lazy Afternoon
George’s Hair Is Too Long
Well Done, Famous Five
Five and a Half-Term Adventure
When Timmy Chased the Cat
Five Have a Puzzling Time
Good Old Timmy
Happy Christmas, Five!
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The Famous Five®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton’s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Enid Blyton’s books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other children’s author.
She wrote over 700 books and about 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Magic Faraway Tree, Malory Towers and Noddy.
Born in London in 1897, Enid lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and adored dogs, gardening and the countryside. She died in 1968 but remains one of the world’s best-loved storytellers.
Becka Moor graduated in 2012 with a 2:1 in Illustration for Children’s Publishing and has been scribbling her way into a career as a children’s illustrator ever since! Becka has illustrated over 70 children’s books, including the Famous Five Colour Short Stories. She can be found at http://www.beckamoor.com/ and @beckamoor on Twitter.