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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-paced
I don’t think this England has existed for a very long time, but it’s a fun kids book.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun. Read it to my daughter and she loved it. That's what counts
I can't imagine how I never read this series as a child. Enid Blyton fills the niche between E. Nesbit and C.S. Lewis. Her four children remind me a bit of the Pevensies from The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe--except that one is the cousin, not the sister, and she, George, is either an amazing tomboy in 1942 or out and out transgender.
There's no lion, but there is the dog Tim, the fifth of the Famous Five. Uncle Quentin is not so far from the mean uncle of The Magician's Nephew at first, but finding a treasure gives him a whole new outlook on life. And there's no magic, but there's the lovely, gradual pace of adventure and discovery that beats the slam-bang of superhero fiction all hollow. Read this aloud to a child (either inner or outer).
There's no lion, but there is the dog Tim, the fifth of the Famous Five. Uncle Quentin is not so far from the mean uncle of The Magician's Nephew at first, but finding a treasure gives him a whole new outlook on life. And there's no magic, but there's the lovely, gradual pace of adventure and discovery that beats the slam-bang of superhero fiction all hollow. Read this aloud to a child (either inner or outer).
My love for mystery stories started with the Five and Nancy Drew. Great books. I remember loving them all. I want to get this set for my daughter when she's of age. If she doesn't like it that's ok... then I can have it :P
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Fun, easy quick read, just like old times. Re-reading this as a “grown up” i realized they’re literally kids doing the wildest things? Do we let our kids go off to some island for a few days?! Also what happened to the inglots?? Did the police even check i cant live my life like this
My first introduction to 'Famous Five' had been through a video game (based on this book), and the first thought to pop into my mind as I read through the pages was - "They are so young". That aside, this book is a delight. It was really interesting to see how the group came to be, how George (and Tim !!!) bonded with the rest of the kids. A beautiful adventure, children being children and a healthy dose of nostalgia make it the perfect companion for a lazy afternoon.