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Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Good Old Timmy

By Enid Blyton
Series: Famous Five: Short Stories
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Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Good Old Timmy by Enid Blyton features the beloved Famous Five—Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and their loyal dog, Timmy—in a delightful short story perfect for young readers. The five friends embark on a small adventure where their clever canine companion, Timmy, plays a crucial role. The tale is filled with the charm and excitement characteristic of Blyton's children's stories, showcasing themes of friendship and teamwork.
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You might enjoy this charming children's story if you are a fan of adventure, friendship, and adorable animals. The tale brings classic Blyton storytelling to life, featuring an exciting escape and the clever antics of Timmy, the beloved dog. Perfect for kids or nostalgic adults looking for a short, heartwarming read.

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The Famous Five - Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy - have been delighting readers for over 70 years. After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out to find him. But where have the kidnappers hidden the boy? Will Timmy lead them to the answer?

Original Blyton stories are paired with brand new colour illustrations by Jamie Littler in a new and exciting format.

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The Famous Five - Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy - have been delighting readers for over 70 years.

After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out to find him. But where have the kidnappers hidden the boy? Will Timmy lead them to the answer?

Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Good Old Timmy is an adventurous tale full of suspense, perfect for fans of Enid Blyton's timeless stories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444916300

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jamie Littler
  • Illustrated by Jamie Littler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 137g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Enid Blyton (Author)

Enid Blyton was born in East Dulwich, South London, in 1897. She wrote over six hundred books in her lifetime, including many of the 20th century's most popular children's series. Some of her best-known works include the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, Malory Towers, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Wishing Chair and Noddy. Enid Blyton died in 1968 but remains one of the world's best-loved storytellers and is consistently voted a children's favourite in reader polls.

Jamie Littler (Illustrator)

Jamie is a St. Albans-based illustrator who graduated from the Arts Institute at Bournemouth in 2008, and won a High Commendation in the Macmillan Children's Book Award in the same year.

Since then Jamie has worked with many varied clients, and his debut children's book, 'MUM'S THE WORD', written by Timothy Knapman, is to be published by Hodder Children's Books in 2013.

He is the creator, writer and illustrator of the on-going comic series 'COGG & SPROKIT' which is serialised in the Phoenix Comic, and his debut fiction series 'ATOMIC!', published by Scholastic Children's Books, written and created by Guy Bass, was released in 2012.

When not trying to tame his un-naturally fast growing hair, he likes drawing, colouring in, cutting things out and sticking things in. Whatever medium he uses, Jamie tries to create a 'hand-made', organic and energetic feeling in his work. His interests are pretty wide and varied; although he does have a soft spot for wild animals and things that go bump in the night.

Jamie is represented by Jodie Marsh at United Agents.

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