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Famous Five: Five Run Away Together

Book 3

Enid Blyton, Author

Series: Famous Five

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: May 4, 2017

Category: Classic fiction

ISBN: 9781444935042

Series: Famous Five

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Publication date: March 19, 1997

Category: Classic fiction

ISBN: 9780340681084

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE – Enid Blyton’s most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!

In their third adventure, the Famous Five discover that someone has been on George’s island. And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island?

The Famous Five think they’re on the trail of smugglers – until they hear a child scream…

Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.

Reviews

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

Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves

MADEFORMUMS.COM

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

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

Enid Blyton Books

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.

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