Famous Five Reading Order
The Famous Five series follows siblings Julian, Dick, Anne, their tomboy cousin Georgina (George), and her dog Timmy as they solve mysteries and go on adventures during their school holidays. The series began in 1942 with Five on a Treasure Island and concluded in 1963 with Five Are Together Again.
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Five on a Treasure Island | 1942 | Buy |
| Five Go Adventuring Again | 1943 | Buy |
| Five Run Away Together | 1944 | Buy |
| Five Go to Smuggler’s Top | 1945 | Buy |
| Five Go Off in a Caravan | 1946 | Buy |
| Five on Kirrin Island Again | 1947 | Buy |
| Five Go Off to Camp | 1948 | Buy |
| Five Get Into Trouble | 1949 | Buy |
| Five Fall Into Adventure | 1950 | Buy |
| Five on a Hike Together | 1951 | Buy |
| Five Have a Wonderful Time | 1952 | Buy |
| Five Go Down to the Sea | 1953 | Buy |
| Five Go to Mystery Moor | 1954 | Buy |
| Five Have Plenty of Fun | 1955 | Buy |
| Five on a Secret Trail | 1956 | Buy |
| Five Go to Billycock Hill | 1957 | Buy |
| Five Get Into a Fix | 1958 | Buy |
| Five on Finniston Farm | 1959 | Buy |
| Five Go to Demon’s Rocks | 1960 | Buy |
| Five Have a Mystery to Solve | 1960 | Buy |
| Five Are Together Again | 1963 | Buy |
Secret Seven Reading Order
The Secret Seven series features a group of seven child detectives led by Peter and his sister Janet. Along with their friends, they use their secret society headquarters to solve mysteries and catch criminals. The series ran from 1949 to 1963, with 15 original novels.
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Secret Seven | 1949 | Buy |
| Secret Seven Adventure | 1950 | Buy |
| Well Done, Secret Seven | 1951 | Buy |
| Secret Seven on the Trail | 1952 | Buy |
| Go Ahead, Secret Seven | 1953 | Buy |
| Good Work, Secret Seven | 1954 | Buy |
| Secret Seven Win Through | 1955 | Buy |
| Three Cheers, Secret Seven | 1956 | Buy |
| Secret Seven Mystery | 1957 | Buy |
| Puzzle for the Secret Seven | 1958 | Buy |
| Secret Seven Fireworks | 1959 | Buy |
| Good Old Secret Seven | 1960 | Buy |
| Shock for the Secret Seven | 1961 | Buy |
| Look Out, Secret Seven | 1962 | Buy |
| Fun for the Secret Seven | 1963 | Buy |
Enid Blyton was one of the most successful children’s authors of all time, writing more than 600 books that have sold over 600 million copies worldwide. Born in London in 1897, her works have been translated into nearly 90 languages and continue to be beloved by children today.
Blyton’s stories are known for their wholesome sense of adventure, mystery, and friendship. Her characters brave smugglers, treasure hunters, and secret societies while camping on islands, exploring countryside, and solving puzzles. The Famous Five and Secret Seven remain classic examples of children’s adventure fiction.