Four curious children and an equally curious dog = pure entertainment! The Famous Five is a must read for all children between the ages of 8 to 12.
This is the first book in the series and is filled with adventure and suspense.
The Kirrin children, Julian, Dick, Anne and their tomboyish cousin George; short for Georgina, are home from school for their holidays. Their peaceful vacation is disturbed when they an ancient shipwreck is thrown to the surface.
The Famous Five are thrown headlong into an adventure that involves mean criminals, danger, suspense and ofcourse treasure.

The Kirrin children, Julian, Dick, Anne and their tomboyish cousin George; short for Georgina, are typically British and yet display a universal quality that children from around the world can relate to.
I like their enthusiasm for being outdoors under the sun and fresh air. I also like the healthy homemade meals they munch on. This is a good example for children today who prefer to spend more time indoors and eat junk food.
I also like the sense of confidence these children display.
Overall the book is good for growing children to perfect their reading skills.

Just about everything. I had read The Famous Five in my teens but even now I find them very interesting.

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Read it all over again!

Nostalgic and dreamy as I had earlier read it a long time ago.

Enid Blyton

It is well-written and entertaining.

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Books by Enid Blyton are a must-have for children around the world!

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