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Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Birthday Adventure

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Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Birthday Adventure by Enid Blyton is a delightful tale featuring the beloved Famous Five gang. On the occasion of a birthday celebration, the adventure unfolds as the children encounter unexpected surprises and undertake a quest that weaves excitement and curiosity. This charming short story is perfect for young readers, captivating their imagination with the Five's camaraderie and flair for uncovering mysteries.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're fond of short, adventurous tales featuring a close-knit group of friends. It combines the charm of classic Enid Blyton storytelling with vibrant illustrations, perfect for young readers who love a mix of mystery and celebration.

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Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Birthday Adventure

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers! Join Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special, newly-created adventure with full-colour illustrations throughout.

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Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this newly-created story for children aged 5 and up!

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly-created early reader follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure—illustrated in gorgeous full-colour throughout by Becka Moor.

Expect all the usual excitement as the Five head off to a birthday party with a very special present. Little do they know, two thieves are on their trail and desperate to get their hands on it...

The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page—perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.

This new title sits alongside Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five—also available in early reader format, illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!

  • A Lazy Afternoon
  • George's Hair is Too Long
  • Well Done, Famous Five
  • Five and a Half-Term Adventure
  • When Timmy Chased the Cat
  • Five Have a Puzzling Time
  • Good Old Timmy
  • Happy Christmas, Five!

The Famous Five, Enid Blyton, and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trademarks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.

Series: Famous Five: Short Stories

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444944044

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Becka Moor
  • Illustrated by Becka Moor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Enid Blyton (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 700 books and about 2,000 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.

Becka Moor (Illustrator)

Becka Moor graduated in 2012 with a 2:1 in Illustration for Children's Publishing and has been scribbling her way into a career as a children's illustrator ever since! Becka has illustrated over 70 children's books, including the Famous Five Colour Short Stories. She can be found at http://www.beckamoor.com/ and @beckamoor on Twitter.

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