
Titles in This Set
Five on Treasure Island
Five Go Adventuring Again
Five Run Away Together
Five Go to Smuggler's Top
Five Go Off in a Caravan
Five on Kirrin Island Again
Five Go Off to Camp
Five Get Into Trouble
Five Fall Into Adventure
Five on a Hike Together
Five Have a Wonderful Time
Five Go Down to the Sea
Five Go to Mystery Moor
Five Have Plenty of Fun
Five on a Secret Trail
Five Go to Billycock Hill
Five Get Into a Fix
Five on Finniston Farm
Five Go to Demon's Rocks
Five Have a Mystery to Solve
Five Are Together Again
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781444936858
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)
Overview
Step into Kirrin Bay with the complete Famous Five Series 21 Books Collection Box Set by Enid Blyton, the beloved adventure saga that has captivated readers for generations. Follow siblings Julian, Dick, and Anne as they team up with cousin George and her loyal dog Timmy to chase smugglers, uncover buried treasure, and outwit crafty villains across the English countryside and coastline. Each brand-new paperback delivers the same winning mix of loyal friendship, clever detective work, and old-fashioned outdoor fun, making this box set a perfect introduction to classic fiction for home libraries, classrooms, and gift-giving.
About the Books
First published between 1942 and 1963, Enid Blyton's Famous Five series follows Julian, Dick, and Anne Kirrin, their cousin Georgina (always called George), and George's fiercely loyal dog Timmy as they spend school holidays uncovering mysteries around the fictional town of Kirrin. The action begins on Kirrin Island, where a shipwreck and a family castle hide long-buried treasure, and continues across smugglers' coves, moorland camps, farmhouses, lighthouses, and traveling circuses. Blyton built each entry around a self-contained puzzle, so young readers can start almost anywhere in the set and still follow along, while returning fans enjoy watching the friendships deepen from book to book. Villains in these stories tend to be smugglers, kidnappers, and con artists rather than anything frightening, and the Five always win the day through teamwork, quick thinking, and Timmy's keen nose for trouble. The settings capture a nostalgic, mid-century English countryside of picnics, bicycles, and long summer days, giving the collection a gentle, old-fashioned charm that still appeals to modern kids craving independence and outdoor adventure. This complete 21-book box set gathers the entire original run in one place, sparing families the trouble of hunting down individual titles or worrying about reading order. Whether read aloud a chapter at a time or devoured independently, the series offers a satisfying blend of light mystery, seaside scenery, and old-fashioned decency that has kept it in print for more than eighty years, making it a reliable pick for summer reading lists, classroom libraries, and rainy-day marathons alike.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Five on Treasure Island — Introduces the Five as they explore Kirrin Island and uncover treasure hidden in an old shipwreck.
Five Go Adventuring Again — Brings the group to a snowbound country house where a scientist's secret formula goes missing.
Five Run Away Together — The friends contend with a cruel caretaker at Kirrin Cottage while chasing off local troublemakers.
Five Go to Smuggler's Top — Sends them to a crumbling manor riddled with hidden passages and a long-running smuggling ring.
Five Go Off in a Caravan — The Five join a traveling circus and help expose a thief hiding among the performers.
Five on Kirrin Island Again — Returns to Kirrin Island where a mysterious visitor threatens George's family castle and its secrets.
Five Go Off to Camp — Takes the group camping near an eerie moor haunted by rumors of a ghostly abandoned railway.
Five Get Into Trouble — Julian goes missing, and the rest of the Five race to track him down and rescue him.
Five Fall Into Adventure — George is kidnapped, launching a tense rescue mission that carries the Five across the countryside.
Five on a Hike Together — A countryside hiking trip near an old tower puts the Five on the trail of forgers.
Five Have a Wonderful Time — A caravan holiday near a derelict castle draws the friends into a case of stolen jewels.
Five Go Down to the Sea — A fishing village and the legend of a shipwreck lead the Five toward buried treasure and old family rivalries.
Five Go to Mystery Moor — Gypsy horse fairs and a fog-bound moor set the stage for the Five's next puzzling case.
Five Have Plenty of Fun — A reclusive scientist's family becomes the target of a kidnapping plot that draws in the Five.
Five on a Secret Trail — A camping trip turns tense when the group stumbles across a gang hiding stolen goods nearby.
Five Go to Billycock Hill — A hillside camping trip uncovers secretive goings-on and a mystery tied to a nearby airfield.
Five Get Into a Fix — A snowbound manor house holds a secretive newcomer and a mystery the Five are determined to solve.
Five on Finniston Farm — A crumbling farm and local legend of a hidden dungeon lead the Five toward long-lost treasure.
Five Go to Demon's Rocks — A lighthouse keeper's troubles and dangerous rocks challenge the Five on one of their trickiest outings.
Five Have a Mystery to Solve — An old mill and a runaway boy set off the Five's latest countryside investigation.
Five Are Together Again — The series finale reunites the Five for one last adventure involving a visiting scientist and stolen research.
About the Author
Enid Blyton (1897-1968) was one of the most prolific and best-loved British children's authors of the twentieth century, publishing hundreds of books across dozens of series. Trained as a teacher before turning to writing full time, she had a gift for pacing simple, engaging adventures that hooked young readers from the first page. The Famous Five, launched in 1942, became one of her most enduring creations, selling in the millions worldwide and inspiring television and film adaptations. Decades after her death, Blyton's stories remain a staple of childhood reading, cherished for their warmth, humor, and old-fashioned sense of adventure.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete Famous Five box set delivers eighty years of tried-and-true adventure in one convenient package, sparing parents the hunt for individual titles. Brand-new paperbacks make it a sturdy, screen-free gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading, while the self-contained mysteries keep young readers coming back book after book, camp trip after camp trip.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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