Characters in Five Have a Puzzling Time and Other Stories

Main characters

• Dick

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

  Also in Five on a Treasure Island, The Famous Five, Five get into trouble, Five on a Hike Together, Five have a wonderful time, Five go down to the sea, George's Hair Is Too Long, Well Done, Famous Five, Five and a half-term adventure, Five Go to Billycock Hill

• Princess Anne

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

  Also in Five on a Treasure Island, The Famous Five, Five get into trouble, Five on a Hike Together, Five have a wonderful time, Five go down to the sea, George's Hair Is Too Long, Well Done, Famous Five, Five and a half-term adventure, Five Go to Billycock Hill

• George

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

  Also in The Famous Five, Five Run Away Together, Five on Kirrin Island Again, Five get into trouble, Five Fall into Adventure, Five on a Hike Together, Five have a wonderful time, Five go down to the sea, Five Have Plenty of Fun, George's Hair Is Too Long

• Timmy

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

  Also in The Famous Five, Five get into trouble, Five Fall into Adventure, Five on a Hike Together, Five have a wonderful time, Five go down to the sea, Five Have Plenty of Fun, Well Done, Famous Five, Five Go to Billycock Hill, Five Get into a Fix