Famous Five camp out on the moors (The Famous Five: Five Go Off to Camp - Enid Blyton)

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Product:	The Famous Five: Five Go Off to Camp - Enid Blyton
Date:	07/07/08 (31 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great read for kids

Disadvantages: Nothing really

Five Go Off To Camp is the seventh book in the series of 21 books by Enid Blyton featuring the Famous Five. The books are considered some of the greatest children's books ever, and certainly hold a special place in my heart.

The Famous Five are Julian, Dick and Anne Kirrin, their cousin George (Georgina) Kirrin and her dog Timmy. Five Go Off To Camp sees them spend their summer holidays camping on the moors accompanied by one of their teachers, Mr Luffy. Strange noises in the night as well as mysteriously guarded train tracks and old trains that apparently are not in use any more prompt the Five to delve into yet another adventure, full of even more secret passages and criminals as they meet up with Wooden-leg Sam and ignore his warnings.

The seventh book is slightly different to the previous six as there is another constant character throughout the book in Mr Luffy. The previous six, although they had other characters, they came and went at intervals. The book is 184 pages long, and is specifically geared towards children. As such, the reading is smooth and easy for an adult to follow, without complicated plotlines. The characters are by now well cemented in description. I find this one of the least enjoyable of the books for some reason, but it is still very good and there is a nostalgic feel when reading the book. It was first published in 1948. The edition I have was published in 1985 and cost £1.50. The book is currently available from amazon.co.uk for £3.49.

Summary: Five Go Off To Camp - No.7