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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The fun they had and the danger they faced wowed me as a kid. I wished and wished to have been born as their friend.
Famous Five taught me a bunch of things… For starters, always be ready for an adventure! They also taught me to not underestimate little girls. How many times has little Anne saved their lives? Also, I realized early on that there will always be someone trying to dictate your life, but it is important to be true to yourself no matter what.
Must read for kids.
Famous Five taught me a bunch of things… For starters, always be ready for an adventure! They also taught me to not underestimate little girls. How many times has little Anne saved their lives? Also, I realized early on that there will always be someone trying to dictate your life, but it is important to be true to yourself no matter what.
Must read for kids.
The first of the Enid Blyton Famous Five books, I recommended this to Lori as a 'book from my childhood'. I blasted through it too (it seemed more daunting when I was 10), as I was jealous of her. Not exactly challenging reading for an adult, but I will definitely be reading these to our children!
I grew up reading these books, my introduction into the wonderful world of reading, so i decided to return to my childhood to re-read the first book in the series and it did not disappoint.
I have to say, I fell in love with George immediately. I think she is the only character who actually grows during this book. The side characters, especially uncle Quentin brought on a unique layer to the plot. I must mention that ...more
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