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Famous Five: Five Have A Wonderful Time

Book 11
By Enid Blyton
Series: Famous Five
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Famous Five: Five Have A Wonderful Time by Enid Blyton follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog as they embark on another adventure during their school holidays. This time, the group visits a funfair and discovers a mysterious occurrence involving a scientist's disappearance. As they delve deeper, they use their cleverness and courage to unravel the mystery and ensure justice is served.
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You might enjoy this book if you love adventures filled with mystery and excitement, especially those involving a group of friends uncovering secrets and solving problems together. This classic children's story by Enid Blyton offers thrilling escapades, dynamic friendships, and the joys of youthful curiosity, making it a delightful read for young adventurers.

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Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog. Together they are the Famous Five. Join the adventure!

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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 eleven, Famous Five: Five Have A Wonderful Time, the Famous Five are on an adventurous holiday in horse-drawn caravans. They discover a ruined castle that looks deserted. But is that a face at the window? Or is it a trick of the light?

Just who is hiding in the castle?

Fantastic new cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.

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 seventeen, Five Get Into A Fix, the Famous Five are skiing and having lots of fun. But who is living in the mysterious house near their chalet? The caretaker claims it's...
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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 their second adventure, Five Go Adventuring Again, the Famous Five find a thief at Kirrin Cottage. They think they know who it is, but need to prove it. Will the discovery of...
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  • Famous Five: Five Go To Billycock Hill
    Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles are also available as audiobooks! In book sixteen, it's holiday time at Billycock Hill and the Famous Five make a new friend - a real pilot! But when he disappears with top secret equipment, the Five begin...
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  • Famous Five: Five Go To Demon's Rocks
    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 nineteen, Five Go To Demon's Rocks, the Famous Five travel to Demon's Rocks and discover a very old and valuable gold coin. Demon's Rocks is famous for its stories of bountiful...
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  • Famous Five: Five Go To Smuggler's Top
    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 four, Five Go To Smuggler's Top, the Famous Five stay at the large old house at Smuggler's Top. They discover secret hiding places, underground tunnels, and one night they catch people...
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  • Famous Five: Five On A Treasure Island
    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! There was something else out on the sea by the rocks - something dark that seemed to lurch out of the waves . . . What could it be? Julian, Dick and Anne...
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  • Famous Five: Five-Minute Mystery Puzzles
    Famous Five: Five-Minute Mystery Puzzles
    Can you help Julian, George, Dick, Anne, and Timmy, better known as The Famous Five, solve these puzzling brain teasers? Find secret passageways, make your way through the maze-like tunnels, and figure out where the smugglers are hiding with your five favourite adventurers. These fun five-minute puzzles are sure to keep you entertained for hours. All you need is a...
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  • Famous Five: Five On A Treasure Island
    The very first Famous Five adventure, featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, not forgetting tomboy George and her beloved dog, Timmy! There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail — looking for clues — but they're not alone! Someone else has got the same idea. Time is running out for the Famous...
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  • Famous Five: Five Get Into A Fix
    Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles are also available as audiobooks! In book seventeen, the Famous Five are skiing and having lots of fun. But who is living in the mysterious house near their chalet? The caretaker claims it's been deserted for years,...
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  • Famous Five: Five Fall Into Adventure
    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 nine, Five Fall Into Adventure, the Famous Five are really worried - George and her devoted Timmy have disappeared. Not only that, somebody has broken into Kirrin Cottage. Could there be...
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Famous Five: Five Have a Wonderful Time by Enid Blyton is celebrated as a timeless children's classic, recognized among the 100 Best Children's Books and recommended as essential reading for young readers. The series captivates with its thrilling adventures featuring spirited children and their dog, consistently delivering excitement and highlighting the resourcefulness of young characters over adults. It remains a beloved choice for young readers seeking adventure and imagination.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444935127

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: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Enid Blyton Series: Famous Five Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

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.

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