The famous five

A new wave of writers inspired by traditional favourites like Enid Blyton have made their mark on the shortlist for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

2017 marks the 75th anniversary of The Famous Five - what better time for a family adventure in Dorset, where Enid Blyton's beloved books are set?

Is your summer holiday about thrilling times outdoors or more about playing on electronic devices? Check out these ideas for perfectly ripping adventures

Enid Blyton probably didn't have a 'woke' bone in her body, but she loved to entertain children - and this adaptation does just that

Buy Famous Five X 21 Series Books Box Set Pack Collection - Enid Blyton Classic Text Classic Edition by Enid Blyton (ISBN: 9789123491506) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Like many readers, I love finding out where my favorite authors get their ideas. Now, thanks to a series of tweets, we know the names of 28 women writers who inspired Neil Gaiman. I've got all 28 listed below — with book recommendations! — so stay…

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Forty-nine tragic new additions to the beloved children's series. Sorry, Enid Blyton.

The Famous Five by Enid Blyton

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Enid Blyton books - ...made many childhoods so beautiful

Enid Blyton's Famous Five. Dust Jacket from an original 1950's copy.

Picking up the books you once loved as a child, it’s difficult to read them with the innocence and glee you once had – but it also shows you how far you have travelled since your youth

The Enid Blyton Society was formed in early 1995 and its aim is to provide a focal point for collectors and enthusiasts of Enid Blyton through its magazine, The Enid Blyton Society Journal, its annual Enid Blyton Day, and its website.

June 25, 2012 – Most mornings this past winter—the Boyagoda household already running late—I discovered my oldest daughter reading at the kitchen table: one boot on,

As many of you know, I am a reading addict. I absolutely devour books and often have a few on the go at once. It's absolute escapism for me and relaxes me no matter what time of day. I don't even have to be on holiday! I am absolute advocate of a printed

Enid Blyton Famous Five Series 21 Books Set (1 To 21) New RRP: £ 104.79,Five on Treasure Island, Five Go Adventuring Again, Five Run Away Together, Five Go to Smuggler's Top, Five Go Off in A Caravan, (Famous Five) by Endi Blyton http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004CJKMNA/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_IrLkwb09EHGS3

Plus, discover the link between Enid Blyton and S Club 7.

You wouldn’t have minded doing that book report on these stories.