{"product_id":"famous-five-adventures-short-story-collection-10-books-enid-blyton-paperback","title":"Famous Five Adventures Short Story Collection 10 Books Set by Enid Blyton - Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell Done Famous Five\u003cbr\u003eA Lazy Afternoon\u003cbr\u003eGood Old Timmy\u003cbr\u003eGeorge's Hair is too Long\u003cbr\u003eFive and a Half-Term Adventure\u003cbr\u003eThe Birthday Adventure\u003cbr\u003eFive to the Rescue!\u003cbr\u003eWhen Timmy Chased the Cat!\u003cbr\u003eFive have a Puzzling Time\u003cbr\u003eHappy Christmas, Five\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781444969948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hodder Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis charming box set brings together ten short, standalone Famous Five adventures, each a bite-sized story perfect for younger readers or newcomers to Enid Blyton's classic series. Julian, Dick, Anne, George and loyal dog Timmy tumble from one scrape to the next, chasing kidnappers, solving island mysteries, and finding mischief on lazy summer afternoons. Written in short, accessible chapters, these stories suit confident readers moving on from picture books, or make perfect bedtime read-alouds. A timeless introduction to one of Britain's best-loved children's series, this ten-book paperback collection is a brilliant gift for any young adventurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of the ten stories in this collection stands alone, so young readers can dip in and out without needing to remember a long-running plot. In Well Done Famous Five, the gang watch England's most famous racehorse train in Kirrin, while A Lazy Afternoon proves that even a quiet day by the sea can't stay peaceful for long. Good Old Timmy sees the Five track down a kidnapped boy, with Timmy's nose proving crucial, and in George's Hair is too Long, a simple haircut spirals into a run-in with burglars. Five and a Half-Term Adventure finds Timmy sniffing out suspicious train passengers, while The Birthday Adventure sends the Five off to a party, unaware two thieves are on their trail. A picnic turns into a rescue mission in Five to the Rescue!, and a trip to the cinema is derailed in When Timmy Chased the Cat! Five have a Puzzling Time has George investigating a mysterious light on supposedly empty Kirrin Island, and the collection closes with the warmth of Happy Christmas, Five, as the gang celebrate the festive season together. Each story carries all the hallmarks that have made the Famous Five endure for generations: coastal settings, loyal friendship, a healthy sense of mischief, and just enough danger to keep pages turning. The shorter format makes these ideal first chapter books, building reading stamina and confidence before tackling the full-length Famous Five novels, while longtime fans will enjoy revisiting favourite characters in fresh, fun scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete, standalone Famous Five short stories in one collectible paperback box set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter chapters make an ideal step up from picture books for newly confident readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic coastal adventure, mystery and friendship themes from a beloved, enduring series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for bedtime reading aloud or independent reading practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely gift for existing Famous Five fans and newcomers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, supplied in the UK paperback edition shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnid Blyton is one of the most popular children's authors of all time, with sales exceeding 500 million copies and translations into more languages than any other children's author. She adored writing for children, producing over 700 books and around 2,000 short stories, of which the Famous Five remain her most popular creation. Blyton also wrote other beloved series including The Secret Seven, The Magic Faraway Tree, Malory Towers and Noddy. Born in London in 1897, she lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and loved dogs, gardening and the countryside, with Dorset — setting for several Famous Five adventures — a favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect bite-sized stories for busy young readers, packed with mystery, mischief and seaside adventure in every single chapter. These ten tales make a brilliant gift for any fan of classic children's fiction, ideal as bedtime reads or confidence-building first chapter books bursting with authentic Famous Five charm, warmth and timeless friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This set is supplied with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the images. Individual book covers may occasionally vary slightly from the images shown, but all ten stories listed are included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Enid Blyton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43247524905197,"sku":"PLD13048","price":16.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/famous-five-adventures-short-story-collection-enid-blyton-paperback-1.jpg?v=1793696608","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/famous-five-adventures-short-story-collection-10-books-enid-blyton-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}