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.

Reviews

I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't

The Sunday Telegraph

I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't

The Sunday Telegraph

Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless

Country Life

Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless

Country Life

Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure

The Big Issue

Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure

The Big Issue

This book is so exciting you'll want to play detective yourself

The Week Junior

This book is so exciting you'll want to play detective yourself

The Week Junior

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!

The List (Glasgow & Edinburgh)

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

East Anglian Daily Times

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

East Anglian Daily Times

Pacey and passionate, this truly exceptional book tells a tale that truly needs to be heard

Lovereading4kids

Pacey and passionate, this truly exceptional book tells a tale that truly needs to be heard

Lovereading4kids

"The book is amazing and I can't wait to read the next one." 10/10 William King

Parent Talk

Her captivating stories enticed generations of youngsters to enjoy reading and books.

Sally Jenkins wordpress

Sure to be enjoyed by young readers discovering Blyton for the first time, as well as existing fans.

booktrust

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.

Sunday Express

These ever-popular children's classics are still read and loved by today's would-be adventurers.

Springboard Stories Issue 2

The prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels)

The Daily Telegraph

One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16

essexbaby.co.uk

One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16

essexbaby.co.uk

Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves

MADEFORMUMS.COM

Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves

MADEFORMUMS.COM

The prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels)

The Daily Telegraph

Enid Blyton

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.

Related Resources

The Famous Five – Teaching Resources

Topic: English

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Famous Five: Five On A Treasure Island

Book Creator: Enid Blyton

Teaching resources inspired by Enid Blyton’s well-known series, The Famous Five. Use these resources to develop your students’ reading comprehension and writing skills and encourage creative thinking

Themes: Creative Writing | English | Reading Comprehension | Writing Skills

Other resources inspired by Enid Blyton’s books: The Secret Seven resources, Malory Towers resource, The Magic Faraway Tree resources. Download a pack featuring all four resource packs here.

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