Five Go Adventuring Again (Famous Five Centenary Editions) - Softcover

Blyton, Enid

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340681071 ISBN 13: 9780340681077

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 1997

Synopsis

A new edition of one of the The Famous Five adventures involving Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy the dog. This is part of a series of reissues to commemorate the birth of Enid Blyton. Original illustrations by Eileen Soper are reproduced.

About this title

About the Author:

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 600 books and hundreds of 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.

Review:

Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure -- Dan Smith * The Big Issue * Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless * Country Life * I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Sunday Telegraph * Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves * MADEFORMUMS.COM * One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 * essexbaby.co.uk * 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 *

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0340681071
• ISBN 13: 9780340681077
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192