Tag Archive | The Famous Five

Five Go Off In A Caravan by Enid Blyton

Mar16

A Timeless Adventure

Five Go Off In A Caravan by Enid Blyton is an exciting children’s adventure. It is the fifth book in the Famous Five series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Written in 1946, the book has withstood the test of time, and is sure to entertain another generation of children. There are elements that ‘age’ the tale but some of them just add to the charm and nostalgia.

It was a quieter time. Children had the freedom to roam.

This time the famous five meet up with a travelling circus. They become friends with, and aid, a young boy and his ape.

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Five Go To Smuggler’s Top by Enid Blyton

Mar5

Adventures Of Dering Do

Five Go To Smuggler’s Top by Enid Blyton is a marvellous tale for the over eights. It is the fourth book in the Famous Five series but can be read as a sand-alone.

Despite being written in 1945 this is a story with the power to entertain generations of children. The books in The Famous Five series have a timeless appeal.

The children are brave as they investigate strange goings on – but it is Timmy the dog who is the real hero of the tale.

There were some highly amusing scenes which definitely made me snigger.

Times were simpler. The children were free to roam. They were plucky in following clues to catch those involved in illegal activities.

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Five Go Adventuring Again by Enid Blyton

Feb19

Thrilling

Five Go Adventuring Again by Enid Blyton is another thrilling children’s book that is just perfect for the over tens. It is the second book in the Famous Five series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Generations of children have grown up with the Famous Five books – and I am thoroughly enjoying re-visiting my childhood by getting lost within the pages of a book.

The Famous Five does not disappoint and is as entertaining now as it was when I first read the books in the early 1970’s.

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Five On A Treasure Island by Enid Blyton

Feb11

Good Old-Fashioned Fun

Five On A Treasure Island by Enid Blyton is an entertaining children’s novel and just perfect for the over tens. It is the first book in The Famous Five series.

Written in 1942 the story is exciting and appealing as when it was first penned. For adults re-visiting their childhood memories, it is a pure delight to escape into the world of the famous five again.

The three siblings, Julian, Dick and Anne meet their tomboy cousin George for the first time. She lives by the sea and has her very own island. It is on Kirrin Island that the children really bond as they search for hidden gold. George discovers that life is better together, and that sharing what you have is better than keeping things to yourself.

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