Famous Five: Good Old Timmy and Other Stories by Enid Blyton - Children's Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781444937190. Publisher: Hodder Children's Books. Age Range: 5-7 years. Overview. Celebrate 75 years of the Famous Five with this special World Book Day 2017 edition. Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog return in three short stories, freshly illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson. Perfect for young readers taking their first steps into chapter books, this pocket-sized paperback packs the thrills of Blyton's beloved series into one brilliant collection, ideal for reluctant readers and lifelong fans alike.. About the Book. Good Old Timmy and Other Stories brings together three classic Enid Blyton short stories starring the Famous Five, specially published for World Book Day 2017 to mark the series' 75th anniversary. In the title story, Julian, Dick, Anne, George and their faithful dog Timmy witness a boy being kidnapped at the beach and race to rescue him — but the kidnappers have hidden their captive well, and it may take Timmy's nose to sniff out the truth. Two further short adventures round out the collection, each full of mystery, mischief and seaside excitement. This slim, accessible edition has been designed especially for World Book Day, making it a brilliant low-cost, high-reward introduction to Blyton's world for children who are just moving on to chapter books, as well as a lovely nostalgic treat for parents who grew up with Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy. New illustrations throughout by Laura Ellen...