5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. – Customer review on 15/11/2008

As an adult, I found this the most entertaining childrens book I have read since I was a child myself. I never read the famous five series and wonder why. The story is very entertaining and still so full of innocence. It reminds of a time when children could roam and explore to their hearts content. Oh, if only the world was still as Enid Blyton has written it

5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. – Customer review on 29/10/2006

This is the first of the Famous Five books, so it provides an introduction to the central characters: Julian, Dick and Anne, plus their cousin George and her dog Timmy. What kid hasn't wanted to have an island they see as their own or parents who'd let them row a boat out to it and camp out their with their friends? What kid doesn't want a dog like Timmy, who always does what he's told and is a constant best friend? Brilliant reading for kids of all ages.

5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. – Customer review on 16/10/2006

Julian, Dick and Anne are sent to Uncle Quentin and Aunt Fanny for the holidays. They meet their cousin George (really Georgina) and her dog Timmy. Together they find a treasure map, and it is a race to find the treasure before the baddies do! A likeable book that my son loves every bit as much as I did as a child

5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. – Customer review on 14/08/2006

lovuing the famous five, they are a symbol of my long forgotten youth. when i think back to reading this fab series i thnk of stickey toffee and wonderful children who i used to long to be friends with. i feel that this is just a must read seruies for any child anywaher, as it is such agood clean fun read for all! great

5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. – Customer review on 29/03/2006

As an avid reader from a very young age i adored all Enid Blyton's books, but especially this Famous Five series. This particular book is so good. Many children mystery writers have come up with stories of children on a island full of treasure but only Enid Blyton can deliver this formula to perfection for a young child. Definetly a must read book and series for any reader of any age!