Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Five to the Rescue!
Famous Five: Short Stories (Book 11)
- Author Enid Blyton, illustrated by Becka Moor
- Narrator Nikki Patel
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Publish Date 23 July 2026
- Run Time 18 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories.
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What to expect
When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it's up to the Five launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time?
Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into six short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.
Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, illustrated by Becka Moor.
Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!
A Lazy Afternoon
George's Hair Is Too Long
Well Done, Famous Five
Five and a Half-Term Adventure
When Timmy Chased the Cat
Five Have a Puzzling Time
Good Old Timmy
Happy Christmas, Five!
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| Author | Enid Blyton, illustrated by Becka Moor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Nikki Patel |
| Series | Famous Five: Short Stories |
| Duration | 18 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781444988581 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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