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Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Birthday Adventure

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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Becka Moor

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.