Reading Order
| # | Title | Year | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five on a Treasure Island | 1942 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 2 | Five Go Adventuring Again | 1943 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 3 | Five Run Away Together | 1944 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 4 | Five Go to Smuggler’s Top | 1945 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 5 | Five Go Off in a Caravan | 1946 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 6 | Five on Kirrin Island Again | 1947 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 7 | Five Go Off to Camp | 1948 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 8 | Five Get Into Trouble | 1949 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 9 | Five Fall Into Adventure | 1950 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 10 | Five on a Hike Together | 1951 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 11 | Five Have a Wonderful Time | 1952 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 12 | Five Go Down to the Sea | 1953 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 13 | Five Go to Mystery Moor | 1954 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 14 | Five Have Plenty of Fun | 1955 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 15 | Five on a Secret Trail | 1956 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 16 | Five Go to Billycock Hill | 1957 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 17 | Five Get Into a Fix | 1958 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 18 | Five on Finniston Farm | 1959 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 19 | Five Go to Demon’s Rocks | 1960 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 20 | Five Have a Mystery to Solve | 1960 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
| 21 | Five Are Together Again | 1963 | Enid Blyton | Buy |
The Famous Five is one of the most beloved children’s book series of all time, written by Enid Blyton between 1942 and 1963. The series follows four children and their dog as they solve mysteries, explore hidden locations, and outwit smugglers and thieves during their school holidays.
Julian, Dick, and Anne spend their holidays with their cousin Georgina (who insists on being called George) and her dog Timmy. Together they form the Famous Five, always ready for adventure near George’s home at Kirrin Bay. Whether exploring Kirrin Island with its old castle, camping in the countryside, or discovering hidden caves and secret passages, the Five find themselves drawn into excitement wherever they go.
The series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and has been adapted into multiple television series and films. For generations of children, these books provided exciting stories of friendship, courage, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.