A Sense Of Fun & Adventure

Five & The Forest Of Secrets by Chris Smith is a wonderful children’s tale of adventure. It is the third book in The New Famous Five series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The new famous five includes an original member, George, who is now a famous scientist, just like her father. The three children and their dog are delivered to George by their Grandpa Dick, another original member.

In true famous five style the children, George and twelve-year-old Cici (whose parents are away for the summer) and Gilbert the dog, set off on a camping holiday – that is destined to become an adventure. As we know: “all the best adventures start… with a cup of tea” – and adventures end with a come-uppance for the villains.

Once more, the new famous five set out to save the day.

The New Famous Five series is, in my opinion, even more entertaining than the original series. Youngsters will soon become hooked on the books as the next generation of children explore, alongside the characters. These books have an olde worlde charm with a sense of fun and adventure, similar to the originals. I am thoroughly enjoying them.

JULIA WILSON