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Famous Five: Five On A Secret Trail
Book 15
Series: Famous Five
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Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!
In book fifteen, the Famous Five go camping and pitch their tent near a ruined and seemingly abandoned cottage. When Anne hears strange noises at night, the others don't believe her... until they see the ghostly lights.
Is the cottage really haunted, or is there another, equally sinister, explanation?
Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.
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Five On A Secret Trail by Enid Blyton is celebrated for its thrilling adventures and is considered essential reading for children. Critics have praised the Famous Five series for its place among the top 100 best children's novels and recommended it as a must-read before turning 16. The series is enjoyed for its depiction of children outsmarting dangerous adults with help from their loyal dog, and for consistently delivering exciting stories that remain popular with readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444935158
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 May 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 170g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Enid Blyton is one of the worlds' best-loved storytellers. Her books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into more languages more often than any other children's author.
She wrote over 700 books and 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Magic Faraway Tree and Malory Towers.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.Also by Enid Blyton
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