Enid Blyton

When Cousin Dick comes to stay with Jo, Bessie and Fanny in the country, he is expecting to find life dull after living in London. But he soon becomes excited when the children tell him about the Enchanted Wood and their adventures in the strange lands at the top of the Faraway Tree.

When their Princess Fenella is kidnapped by Sly-One the gnome Peter and Mary fly off to rescue her. On the way they travel through such magical places as the land of the Stupids and Giantland before entering the Shining Hill to save their friend.

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series.

In their second adventure, the Famous Five find a thief at Kirrin Cottage. They think they know who it is, but need to prove it.

Will the discovery of a very old map help uncover the true culprit?

Someone is trying to lure the unwary onto treacherous rocks on the coast by flashing lights from the old tower on stormy nights, but why? The Famous Five investigate!

The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house at Smuggler's Top. Can there still be smuggler's there? The gang discover lots of hiding places and even underground tunnels. Then they catch people signalling out to sea - who are they?

The Famous Five are on holiday in horse-drawn caravans - and they have discovered a ruined castle nearby. However, the castle isn't empty - the Famous Five have seen a desperate face at the tower window. Who is hiding in the castle?

The very first Famous Five adventure, featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, not forgetting tomboy George and her beloved dog, Timmy! There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail - looking for clues - but they're not alone! Someone else has got the same idea. Time is running out for the Famous Five, who will follow the clues and get to the treasure first?

Jo, Bessie and Fanny have a visit from snooty friend Connie. Connie won't believe in the Faraway Tree and the magical people who live there - Moon-face, Silky the fairy and Saucepan Man. There's only one way to prove her wrong - together the children climb the tree, and visit some of the lands at the top of it, like the Land of Secrets and the Land of Treats. And after a few adventures, Connie learns to be a nicer person altogether!

Jo, Bessie and Fanny take their cousin Rick on an adventure he'll never forget to the magic Faraway Tree, where he meets Moon-Face, Silky the fairy and Saucepan Man, and visits all the different lands at the top of the Faraway Tree. Like the Land of Spells, the crazy Land of Topsy-Turvy, and the land of Do-As-You-Please, where the children ride a runaway train!

The Five Find-Outers, and dog, investigate the mystery of a single furnished room in an otherwise empty house. Fatty is trapped by the men inside and has to summon help by sending a secret message to the gang.

When cousin Snubby and Great-Uncle Robert come to stay with the Lyntons, the children learn of a mysterious theft of valuable, historic papers from a locked room, and Snubby's imagination runs riot. But little do any of them know how close he is to the truth.

In this, their first adventure, the seven super-sleuths are on the trail of some very strange clues. Jack hears strange noises outside his house, and then he discovers a spooky old caravan. The Secret Seven are determined to find out what's going on, and their curiosity leads them, in disguise, through the snow, to an old house, and an exciting mystery...

From tales of hot roasted chestnuts to shared gifts and falling snow, celebrate the festive season with these short stories by Enid Blyton.

These traditional tales are ideal for younger children and each story stands alone and is the perfect length for listening at bedtime or in the classroom.

Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of listeners.