Five on the treasure island by Enid Blyton is an engaging and delightful adventure story for kids. It takes over the reader from page 1 (in which many children or even adult books fail). It is packed with excitement all the way till the end. That makes this novel a perfect read for young readers of 7 – 12 years of age group. Do you dare to ask me why I am reading this?? it was published in 1942 and I were not born at that time 🙂 But great stories never get old!

Julian, Dick and Anne visit their cousin George (Her name is Georgina, but she likes to be called as George!, Hey! she is much tougher, huh!) for summer holidays. She can be a bit grumpy sometimes. But Julian behaves in a matured manner and pave way for a better friendship.

George takes them (along with her dog Tim) to explore Kirrin Island, belongs to her mother and a shipwreck nearby. When a big storm hits, the shipwreck actually washes ashore. That’s when things get really, really interesting. Kids encounter with mysterious clues, traps, strangers etc on a treasure hunt.

No need to mention, this story is so engaging, similar The Secret Seven | Enid Blyton. It sugarcoats the thriller with friendship and bravery for kids. It has a compelling message for adults on parenting too. This book is like a roller coaster ride! Every page throws you into a new adventure, making you want to race to see what happens next. There are no super-confusing words, so you can keep up with the action easily.

The renowned English children’s author, Enid Mary Blyton (1897 – 1968), had a fascinating background behind her highly successful series of books. According to Wiki, her first story was published in 1947, which was followed by several other successful books. Her works were a global sensation and she even held the 4th place as the most translated author – an incredible feat!

I suggest this to my children and I would recommend it for your children to read too.

In Tamil Nadu, the widespread news of drug addiction among children is diminishing the trust in our society. Let our children continue their addiction towards story, not narcotics. Have a nice weekend. Happy Weekend.

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