Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Birthday Adventure

Book excerpt: Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers! Join Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog in a special adventure for children aged 6 and up, with colour illustrations throughout. Younger readers can discover Enid Blyton's best-loved adventure series with this brand-new short story. With vibrant, full-colour illustrations throughout, this is the perfect bedtime adventure. Expect all the usual excitement and action in this newly-written story as the Five as head off to a birthday party with a present that's more precious than it seems... The story is broken down into short chapters and there are colour illustrations on every page, making this simple and engaging story ideal for both newly confident readers and shared reading. This title written by a new author is the perfect addition to Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five. First published in magazines, all eight are now available as individual books with gorgeous, full-colour illustrations by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy Afternoon George's Hair Is Too Long Well Done, Famous Five Five and a Half-Term Adventure When Timmy Chased the Cat Five Have a Puzzling Time Good Old Timmy Happy Christmas, Five! And also look out for these Secret Seven colour short stories, illustrated by Tony Ross: The Secret of Old Mill The Humbug Adventure Adventure on the Way Home An Afternoon with the Secret Seven Where are the Secret Seven? *** The Famous Five®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.