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 Anderson, creator of Witch Wars, bring fresh, contemporary energy to these timeless stories while keeping the classic charm fully intact. Short chapters and friendly text make this an ideal choice for independent reading practice, bedtime stories, or a first taste of a series that has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. Three complete Famous Five short stories in one affordable paperback New illustrations by Laura Ellen Anderson throughout Short chapters perfect for developing and reluctant readers Published to mark the Famous Five's 75th anniversary A lovely, low-cost introduction to a beloved classic series Great for World Book Day gifting, bedtime reading or school reading lists About the Author Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was an English children's writer widely regarded as one of the most successful and prolific authors of all time. Her books have been worldwide bestsellers since the 1930s, selling hundreds of millions of copies translated into dozens of languages. Best known for creating the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, the Magic Faraway Tree and Noddy, Blyton remains one of the world's best-loved storytellers, still captivating new generations of readers today. Why You'll Love This Famous Five Collection Perfectly sized for small hands and short attention spans, this special World Book Day edition delivers all the mystery, mischief and seaside adventure of the Famous Five in bite-sized, beautifully illustrated stories — a wonderful gift or first read for any budding adventurer. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and format are for the UK paperback release as listed.