Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups books in order

Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups is a parody series by Bruno Vincent that reimagines the Famous Five as adults dealing with modern life, from Brexit to gluten-free diets.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Five Go Gluten Free 2016 Bruno Vincent Buy
2 Five Go On A Strategy Away Day 2016 Bruno Vincent Buy
3 Five Go Parenting 2016 Bruno Vincent Buy
4 Five on Brexit Island 2016 Bruno Vincent Buy
5 Five Give Up the Booze 2016 Bruno Vincent Buy
6 Five Get Gran Online 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
7 Five Forget Mother’s Day 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
8 Five Lose Dad in the Garden Centre 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
9 Five Get Beach Body Ready 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
10 Five at the Office Christmas Party 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
11 Five Escape Brexit Island 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
12 Five Get On the Property Ladder 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
13 Five Go Bump in the Night 2017 Bruno Vincent Buy
14 Five Go Absolutely Nowhere 2020 Bruno Vincent Buy

The Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups series takes the beloved Famous Five characters and puts them through the trials of contemporary adult life. Titles like Five Go Gluten Free, Five on Brexit Island, and Five Get Beach Body Ready mine comedy from the contrast between the characters’ innocent origins and the stresses of modern existence.

Bruno Vincent published the first batch in 2016, and the series grew quickly with multiple releases in 2017. The books are short, illustrated in the style of the original Blyton editions, and designed as humorous gifts. The series returned in 2020 with Five Go Absolutely Nowhere, a nod to pandemic lockdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups series?

There are fourteen books in the Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups series, published between 2016 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups series?

The first book in the Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups series is Five Go Gluten Free, published in 2016.

Do you need to read the Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups books in order?

No, each book is a standalone comedy that places the Famous Five in a different modern scenario. You can pick up any title that catches your eye without needing to read the others first.

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