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Five Have a Puzzling Time and Other Stories

Five Have a Puzzling Time and Other Stories

Children's BooksMystery
Pages
160
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog return for a collection of short stories filled with hidden passages and suspicious strangers. Whether they are exploring Kirrin Island or solving a local theft, the group relies on their wits and teamwork to uncover the truth. These bite-sized adventures capture the classic spirit of the Famous Five as they stumble into trouble during their school holidays.

Prose complexity
2/10

Vibe

AdventurousLighthearted
Quest

Genres

Children's Books Mystery

About the author

E
Enid Blyton

Enid Mary Blyton (11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968) was an English children's writer, one of the bestselling authors of all time. Born in East Dulwich, London, she wrote prolifically across genres including adventure, mystery and fantasy, and is best remembered for series such as The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, Malory Towers, St. Clare's, and The Faraway Tree. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide.

Characters

DickProtagonist

One of the Famous Five siblings, known for his quick thinking and resourcefulness, who joins his cousins and sister on various mysteries.

Princess AnneProtagonist

One of the Famous Five siblings, often the most timid but also practical, who participates in solving local thefts and exploring hidden passages.

GeorgeProtagonist

The tomboyish cousin of Julian, Dick, and Anne, who prefers to be called George and owns Kirrin Island and her dog Timmy.

TimmyProtagonist

George's loyal dog and an integral member of the Famous Five, known for his bravery and keen senses in their adventures.

All characters in Five Have a Puzzling Time and Other Stories