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The Castle of Adventure

By Enid Blyton
Series: The Adventure Series
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The Castle of Adventure is the second exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. Why is everyone so afraid of the castle on the hill, and what dark secrets lurk inside its walls? Philip, Dinah,... Read More
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Rediscover Enid Blyton's classic adventure with a refreshed retro cover illustrated by Rachael Dean.

Rediscover Enid Blyton's classic adventure with a brand new cover illustrated by Rachael Dean.

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The Castle of Adventure is the second exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. Why is everyone so afraid of the castle on the hill, and what dark secrets lurk inside its walls?

Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot are on holiday in the countryside, staying on the side of Castle Hill. When flashing lights are seen in a distant tower, they decide to investigate and discover a very sinister plot concealed within its hidden rooms and gloomy underground passages.

Discover more titles in the wondrous Adventure series with The Island of Adventure, The Valley of Adventure, The Sea of Adventure, The Mountain of Adventure, The Ship of Adventure, The Circus of Adventure and The River of Adventure.

Series: The Adventure Series

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  • The Castle of Adventure
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    The Castle of Adventure
    The Castle of Adventure is the second exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. Why is everyone so afraid of the castle on the hill, and what dark secrets lurk inside its walls? Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot are on holiday in the countryside, staying on...
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  • The Island of Adventure
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    The Island of Adventure
    The Island of Adventure is the first thrilling installment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot, the summer holidays in Cornwall are everything they'd hoped for. Until they begin to realise that something very sinister is taking place on the mysterious Isle...
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    The Sea of Adventure
    The Sea of Adventure is the fourth exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. A mysterious trip to the desolate Northern Isles soon turns into a terrifying adventure when Bill is kidnapped! Marooned far from the mainland on a deserted coast, Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot...
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    The Valley of Adventure
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    By Enid Blyton
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    The River of Adventure
    The River of Adventure is the final thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. This gorgeous edition of the classic adventure features an iconic retro cover adapted from the original cover artwork by Stuart Tresilian. A river cruise through ancient desert lands becomes a mysterious adventure when Bill disappears!...
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  • The Circus of Adventure
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    The Circus of Adventure
    The Circus of Adventure is the seventh exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. Why did Bill have to bring the babyish Gustavus with them on holiday? Jack knows he'll only be trouble... But when Gustavus is kidnapped, along with Philip, Dinah and Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot...
    By Enid Blyton
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  • The Mountain of Adventure
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    The Mountain of Adventure
    The Mountain of Adventure is the fifth thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. Surely a peaceful holiday in the Welsh mountains will keep the children out of trouble! But the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them thirsty for more adventure. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki...
    By Enid Blyton
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    $1900
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  • The River of Adventure
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    The River of Adventure
    The River of Adventure is the final thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. A river cruise through ancient desert lands becomes a mysterious adventure when Bill disappears! While Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot are desperately searching for Bill, they become trapped beneath a forgotten temple...
    By Enid Blyton
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    $1900
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  • The Ship of Adventure
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    The Ship of Adventure
    The Ship of Adventure is the sixth exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. An amazing voyage around the beautiful Greek islands becomes an exciting quest to find the lost treasure of the Andra! Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot are plunged into a search for hidden...
    By Enid Blyton
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    $1900
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    Out 27 Oct 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035075539

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Enid Blyton, who died in 1968, is one of the most successful children's authors of all time. She wrote over 700 books, which have been translated into more than forty languages and have sold more than 400 million copies around the world. Her stories of magic, adventure and friendship continue to enchant children the world over. Enid Blyton's beloved works include The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, Malory Towers, The Faraway Tree and Adventure series.

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