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Five have a wonderful time

Pages
256
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog are living out of horse-drawn caravans for their latest holiday near a mysterious ruined castle. When they spot a face in a window of the supposedly empty Faynights Castle, the group decides to investigate the ruins. They soon find themselves caught up in a mystery involving a missing scientist and a secret hidden behind the stone walls.

About the author

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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

TimmyProtagonist

The loyal dog companion to the four children, who joins them on their holiday adventures.

DickProtagonist

One of the five children who go on holiday in horse-drawn caravans and investigate a mysterious castle.

Princess AnneProtagonist

One of the five children who go on holiday in horse-drawn caravans and investigate a mysterious castle.

GeorgeProtagonist

One of the five children who go on holiday in horse-drawn caravans and investigate a mysterious castle.

The Famous FiveProtagonist

A group of four children and their dog who embark on adventures and solve mysteries.

All characters in Five have a wonderful time

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book need to be read in order?

    While each adventure is self-contained, reading the books in publication order allows for a more natural progression of the characters' development and their relationships.

  • Is this book part of a larger series?

    This is the eleventh book in the Famous Five series, which follows the adventures of Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and their dog Timmy.

  • Are there any adaptations of this story?

    This particular adventure was adapted as an episode in the 1978 British television series "The Famous Five."

  • What is Five Have a Wonderful Time about?

    Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog are on a caravan holiday. They investigate a face seen in a window of the supposedly empty Faynights Castle. This leads them into a mystery involving a missing scientist and a secret within the castle.