Famous five

2017 marks the 75th anniversary of The Famous Five - what better time for a family adventure in Dorset, where Enid Blyton's beloved books are set?

A new wave of writers inspired by traditional favourites like Enid Blyton have made their mark on the shortlist for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

Like many readers, I love finding out where my favorite authors get their ideas. Now, thanks to a series of tweets, we know the names of 28 women writers who inspired Neil Gaiman. I've got all 28 listed below — with book recommendations! — so stay…

Enid Blyton probably didn't have a 'woke' bone in her body, but she loved to entertain children - and this adaptation does just that

Is your summer holiday about thrilling times outdoors or more about playing on electronic devices? Check out these ideas for perfectly ripping adventures

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Food from Five Run Away Together, by Enid Blyton

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Forty-nine tragic new additions to the beloved children's series. Sorry, Enid Blyton.

Enid Blyton's Famous Five. Dust Jacket from an original 1950's copy.

Enid Blyton books - ...made many childhoods so beautiful

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As a kid Enid Blyton was my staple diet. Will modernising her books for the 21st century endear her to a new audience?

Picking up the books you once loved as a child, it’s difficult to read them with the innocence and glee you once had – but it also shows you how far you have travelled since your youth

What were your favourite books to read as a child? Blogger Slummy Single Mummy looks at the importance of reading with children, and the DisneyLife app.