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ive_00's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
hannahcolechin22's review against another edition
3.0
”Why is it that the time seems so long when you’re waiting for something nice to happen, and so short when something nice is happening?”
Another great front cover and a very peculiar story too. The Five set off on a camping trip to the moorlands with their teacher Mr Luffy and plan to spend their time exploring and hiking. But after they meet farm boy, Jock, and start hearing tales about spook trains that come and go in the dead of night, they soon find themselves in the middle of an adventure.
This one has probably had one of the most unique storylines so far I reckon. Perhaps a bit far-fetched and unrealistic but I really liked how different it was compared to the other ones.
Wasn’t really a fan of how absent Anne was in this adventure though - the sexism and other outdated stuff are all still present. It was definitely very spooky though and I quite enjoyed it.
Another great front cover and a very peculiar story too. The Five set off on a camping trip to the moorlands with their teacher Mr Luffy and plan to spend their time exploring and hiking. But after they meet farm boy, Jock, and start hearing tales about spook trains that come and go in the dead of night, they soon find themselves in the middle of an adventure.
This one has probably had one of the most unique storylines so far I reckon. Perhaps a bit far-fetched and unrealistic but I really liked how different it was compared to the other ones.
Wasn’t really a fan of how absent Anne was in this adventure though - the sexism and other outdated stuff are all still present. It was definitely very spooky though and I quite enjoyed it.
higanbanaya's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
nicolamb's review against another edition
4.0
A brilliant trip back in to the past. I used to read these books religiously!
kontresia's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
andrew_j_r's review against another edition
I remember this particular Famous Five story really well from when I was a yoof! It really interested me, what with the "Spook Trains" and everything. And this is the first one of the set where the main characters haven't said or done something that makes them seem like elitest snobs! 4/5.
efthymis's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mageofmadness's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0