Five Run Away Together

Five Run Away Together Synopsis

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In their third adventure, the Famous Five discover that someone has been on George's island. And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers - until they hear a child scream...Fabulous new cover artwork will draw young readers into this accessible timeless classic.

Five Run Away Together Press Reviews

The prize must go to the adventures of George and co. Listed as one of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) The Daily Telegraph

One of the 50 books every child should read by Age 16 essexbaby.co.uk

Famous Five books are essential for all children's bookshelves MADEFORMUMS.COM

I thought this series was wonderful. It struck me as a great injustice that they were having adventures and I wasn't -- Alexander McCall Smith The Sunday Telegraph

Dangerous criminals are no match for children and a dog. Adults are useless Country Life

Always popular, always a favourite. And ALWAYS full of adventure -- Dan Smith The Big Issue

This book is so exciting you'll want to play detective yourself The Week Junior

As the first set of 'grown-up books I ever discovered I could read on my own, the Famous Five have a very special place in my heart. I still remember running through to my parents room to tell them I could read well enough to go adventuring with the Five without their help. And with 21 books in the series, I had plenty of escapades to look forward to! The List (Glasgow & Edinburgh)

I loved so much of Enid Blyton ... the Famous Five were my favourites of all, so much so that I demanded to be called George for most of my early childhood East Anglian Daily Times

Pacey and passionate, this truly exceptional book tells a tale that truly needs to be heard Lovereading4kids

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ISBN: 9781444935042
Publication date: 04/05/2017
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ISBN: 9781444908671
Publication date: 03/05/2012
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback

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About Enid Blyton

Enid Blyton is one of the most-loved authors in children’s publishing.  With over 700 titles published, Enid Blyton’s stories remain timeless classics, adored by children throughout the world. Soon after Enid Blyton was born in 1897, she fell gravely ill with whooping cough. Her father, Thomas Blyton stayed up with her night after night until her cough subsided and she recovered.  From that time on, Enid followed her father wherever he went, and it was through her father that she developed a love of nature and animals – an enthusiasm which stayed with her throughout her ...

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