The Famous Five Books in Order
Enid Blyton's classic children's adventure series follows siblings Julian, Dick and Anne, their tomboy cousin George, and Timmy the dog as they stumble into mysteries and outwit smugglers, thieves and kidnappers across the English countryside. Twenty-one novels were published between 1942 and 1963.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Enid Blyton
Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog find adventure in their first outing together, discovering a shipwreck off Kirrin Island. As they…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Enid Blyton
This 1943 novel by Enid Blyton, in a graphic novel adaptation, follows the Famous Five as they suspect a thief at Kirrin Cottage but need proof. The…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · Enid Blyton
Julian, Dick, and Anne arrive at Kirrin Cottage to stay with their friend George, whose real name is Georgina, for the holidays. They intend to…
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Buy on Amazon1945 · Enid Blyton
Five Go to Smuggler's Top is a 1945 book by Enid Blyton. It is book 4 of the series The Famous Five. Catalog genres: Mystery Fiction, Young Adult…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Enid Blyton
A caravan holiday for the Famous Five is an adventure from the start. When they meet a circus troupe, they are excited and entertained. However, some…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Enid Blyton
What can Uncle Quentin be up to—alone on Kirrin Island? He refuses to let anyone visit, not even George and the rest of the Famous Five. But Quentin…
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Buy on Amazon1948 · Enid Blyton
Camping on the wild moors with their friend Mr Luffy, the children are puzzled by tales of 'spook-trains' that rumble through the night across…
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Buy on Amazon1972 · Enid Blyton
The Famous Five are frantic when Dick is kidnapped, mistaken for someone else. They track him down to a sinister old house in the middle of nowhere,…
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Buy on Amazon1950 · Enid Blyton
A peaceful holiday at Kirrin is disturbed when a sly boy named Sid and odd strangers start hanging about, clearly after something. When George and…
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Buy on Amazon1974 · Enid Blyton
A 1951 novel by Enid Blyton in the Famous Five series. During half-term, the Five go hiking through woods and hills, but when Anne and Dick take a…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Enid Blyton
The Famous Five are having a brilliant time on holiday in horse-drawn caravans, and they discover a ruined castle nearby that looks deserted from a…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Enid Blyton
The Famous Five encounter a mystery on the Cornish coast when someone uses lights from an old tower on stormy nights, possibly luring people toward…
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Buy on Amazon1953 · Enid Blyton
Five Go to Mystery Moor is a popular children's book written by Enid Blyton. It is the thirteenth novel in the Famous Five series of books. (Summary…
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Buy on Amazon1955 · Enid Blyton
George is not pleased when Berta, a spoiled American girl, arrives at Kirrin Cottage in the middle of the night wearing a disguise. However, George…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Enid Blyton
This novel by Enid Blyton follows four friends and an injured dog who witness strange occurrences while camping on a desolate common near an…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Enid Blyton
The Famous Five are spending their holiday at Billycock Hill and have made a new friend who is a real pilot. However, he has disappeared, taking top…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Enid Blyton
Five Get into a Fix is a 1958 novel. The Famous Five are skiing and having a brilliant time, but there's always a mystery to solve, such as who is…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Enid Blyton
There's a ruined castle on Finniston Farm, but only the dungeons remain, and their location is unknown. The Famous Five are determined to find the…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Enid Blyton
Five Go to Demon's Rocks is a 1961 novel by Enid Blyton. The Famous Five explore the area around Demon's Rock to determine whether treasure exists…
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Buy on Amazon1962 · Enid Blyton
Holidaying by the sea, the five are intrigued by a deserted island said to be cursed and avoided by the locals. When odd noises and strangers suggest…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · Enid Blyton
The Famous Five are having great fun camping out near the home of a famous scientist, but they might have known there'd be a mystery to solve. When…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Enid Blyton
A 1950 novel by Enid Blyton in which Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and their loyal dog Timmy are on their holidays, watching out for mysteries.…
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Buy on AmazonFive Have a Wonderful Time / Five Go Down to the Sea
1991 · Enid Blyton
The Famous Five look forward to a relaxing seaside holiday, but their vacation takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon suspicious activity at…
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Buy on AmazonLos cinco van de camping/The five go camping (Los Cinco)
2003 · Enid Blyton
Five Go Off to Camp is the seventh book in the Famous Five children's adventure series by Enid Blyton. It was first published in 1948 after being…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Enid Blyton
The Secret Seven, a group of young sleuths, embark on their first adventure. They are investigating strange clues while it is snowing. Dressed in…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Famous Five books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Five on a Treasure Island”. Start with “Five on a Treasure Island.”
How many books are in the The Famous Five series?
We list 25 books by Enid Blyton , published between 1945–2003.
Where can I buy the The Famous Five books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.