| Title | : | Five Go Adventuring Again (Famous Five, #2) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 0340796154 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780340796153 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 246 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 1942 |
Five Go Adventuring Again (Famous Five, #2) Reviews
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I read about a dozen of the Famous Five books when I was a kid but I never really looked at the list of titles in the back to appreciate that in fact there were about two dozen of them and I had a random scattering of the titles.
This is book number 2 and I'd not read it before this week when I read it to my daughter, Celyn. Being only the 2nd volume it's one where some of the basic 'mythology' of the series is established.
Uncle Quentin's important "scientific work" is highlighted in this one. The book was written during the second world war and although the men who are trying to steal Uncle Quentin's SECRET FORMULA aren't identified as German spies ... that's who they are. Similarly, when they're hauled off at the end there's no hint that they were probably shot a week later!
Enid Blyton wrote a vast number of books (~800) and she must have written most of them in the space of a few weeks. She also appears to know rather little about history, science, mechanics etc and it shows - but only to adults who find themselves reading the books.
SOME SPOILERS here:
The book revolves around the theft of Uncle Quentin's papers and unmasking the thief. There's really only one possible suspect and it's a bit disappointing that it turns out to be him. In the house are Uncle Quentin, Aunt Fanny, the children and the tutor. The farmhouse is isolated and snowbound. Important pages are stolen from Uncle Quentin's book and IMPORTANT TEST TUBES are BROKEN! Suspicious falls on naughty George, but when her father looks in her eyes as she denies it we are told that he believes her .... and yet no adult suspects the tutor... But, hey, it *was* him after all. I guess the matter was sealed at the very start when we're directed to the fact he has thin lips ... "like most cruel people" (not an exact quote).
The other central issue is that of the Secret Way - which is a secret tunnel that for no apparent reason joins Kirrin Cottage to Kirrin Farm. It seems to be a vast and pointless feat of engineering. It doesn't even have smuggling potential.
The secret of the Secret Path which becomes secretly crucial in the secret theft of the secret papers is, for some reason, written in Latin ... although the tunnel seems to only be a couple of hundred years old. Against reason (as in Lara Croft films) all the old mechanisms still work and not only unlock secret doors but helpfully move (and replace) slabs of stone etc.
The Secret Way is described as being dug through sandy soil ... which boggles the mind ... and the children encounter cave-ins along the length of it, meaning that their exploration of it is actually mind-bendingly fool-hardy.
Timmy is deployed in his usual Swiss Armyknifedog mode, capable of almost any feat and able to down his enemies without actually ripping large chunks out of them.
Anyway, the baddies are defeated (hoorah!) and the children save the day.
I did like the bit where the Christmas tree was decorated with candles that were then lit! I suppose if you're going to live like that then digging your way through collapsing sand tunnels is par for the course!
Note, another series in which Blyton includes a Dick and Fanny ... did she know?
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I'm not feeling well today so this will be brief.
The second Famous Five book picks up one school term after the first one finishes. The kids are all excited to see each other again and excited because it's almost Christmas. Then George takes a dislike to their new tutor (a private tutor during the Christmas holidays? That sucks) and things start getting adventurey... Adventureish? Adventuresome? Adventurelike?
This book does exactly what it says on the tin and the real star is Timothy the dog; he really gets a chance to shine this time.
Buddy read with Sunshine Seaspray -
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The five come together again at the Christmas holidays. Julian, Dick, Anne and George (don't call her Georgina!) and of course Timothy the dog all gather at Kirran Cottage. But not everything is going to be fun and games. Three of the kids need tutoring to improve their grades, so a tutor is hired. Even with lessons taking up some of their time each day, they still manage to find adventure and a mystery to solve! There is a thief sneaking about....and the 5 need to find the culprit!
I can see why this series is such a classic. I kept reading references to the Famous Five stories in books by British authors so decided it was time for me to read the series! I'm glad I did! These are children's stories and a bit dated, but very enjoyable tales! There are 21 books in the series, published from 1942 through 1963. Then there are eight short stories added in 1995. Five Go Adventuring Again is the second book in the series. I still have a lot of reading to do! :)
I think George is my favorite character. She hates to be called Georgina and has a bit of a temper. She absolutely loves her dog, Timothy. And woe to the person that dislikes her dog! :)
I can see why kids have loved these books for decades! I wish I had had such fun adventures in my own childhood!
Moving on to the next book -- Five Run Away Together! -
Za ovakve knjige nije važno koliko imate godina. Važno je da ste zadržali deo deteta u sebi. Stare mape, tajni prolazi, skrivene prostorije, zar nije to ono o čemu svako od nas mašta da pronadje? ❤️
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This is the second Famous Five novel in the series, and of course is packed full of action and excitement. George (Georgina), Anne , Dick, Julian and the dog Timothy find themselves once again tackling baddies, this time over Christmas.
As the schools break up for Christmas George is supposed to spend the holidays with her cousins, but when their mother is taken ill with scarlet fever so plans are altered. Thus George’s cousins go back with her to her home, where they went in the first book. It is felt by the parents that apart from Anne the others need a bit more tuition, and so George’s father Quentin employs a tutor. But this man, Mr Roland doesn’t seem to like the dog, and the feeling is mutual. With a couple of artists staying at the nearby Kirrin Farm could one of these three be responsible when some of Quentin’s research papers go missing?
With secret passages, loads of action and daring, will the children (and the dog of course) be able to locate the missing papers? Children should love this, both boys and girls, and I must admit that this could bring back some nostalgia for older readers. I may not be young anymore, but I still enjoy reading of the escapades of the Famous Five. -
I have read the whole series over and over again. I never tire of it. This book is the second in the series and the George, Anne, Julian and Dick along with Timmy the dog return to Kirrin Cottage for the Christmas break. Sadly the boys and George have not done too well at school so George's father arranges for a tutor, and so Mr Roland arrives. George takes an instant dislike to him when he insists on calling George by her rightful name, Georgina, and announces he hates dogs.
Despite having to spend their mornings studying the five manage to have a marvellous adventure as they track down a thief and race along secret passages!
I love the innocence of these stories and the fact that children don't need TV and computer games to exist. The children are aged from 10 to 12 and they act their age. They aren't little adults kicking backside as many kids in fiction are portrayed today, they are children having a jolly good adventure :) -
Another adventure for the 4 children and dog. A bit dated, but who doesn't to discover hidden passages and solve puzzles, catch thieves/spies . A mixed bunch you have goody goody Anne, who always gives away secrets and rebellious George(ina), and her dog Tim. Plus Julian and Dick to keep it all in check.
Try not to cringe too much when they light candles on the Christmas tree and kick their way through roof falls in underground passages- no respect for Health and Safety- different times. -
I first read this as a child in 1954 I think it was. Like most of my contemporaries I loved The Famous Five series. Re-reading 60 years on was a piece of pure nostalgia. Of course it's a book for children but then I'm a big kid at heart!
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Generally a three-star read, but shoots up to four because of the scene that has George rescuing her dog Timothy from the cold, and because he's been kept out, poor Timothy is coughing, so she takes him into the study to keep him warm and rub ointment on his chest and the illustration of George rubbing ointment on Timothy's chest and saying, "Lie down here by the fire, darling, and get nice and warm" made me want to bawl my eyes out.
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I was informed this weekend that I was shockingly remiss for not having already read Enid Blyton’s ‘Famous Five’ series, so I set out at once to remedy this mistake (easy enough, as I was standing in the middle of New York City’s Books of Wonder whilst being thusly informed).
Having now read _Five Go Adventuring Again_, I have the strong suspicion that George is the best thing ever, as she is a girl with a boy’s name who prefers to be called ‘Master George,’ she actually gets away doing poorly at school on the excuse that she hasn’t ever been there before, and not only does she solve the mystery of who has been stealing her father’s scientific work, but she also solves the ages-old secret-passage mystery as well – while everyone else (including the adults) are just kind of standing around being like, ‘hmm, everything is so confusing, probably because we are only eleven!’
George doesn’t let only being eleven stop her. -
Hat mich toll bei einer fiebrigen schlaflosen Nacht unterhalten. [28.12.2021]
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Einer meiner liebsten Folge der Kindheit und hat sich auch heute nicht geändert! Finde diese Folge ist perfekt mit dem Felsenhof und den geheimen Gänge und George, welche den Lehrer (zurecht?) nicht leiden kann. [11.10.2018] -
This is the second adventure for The Five. No picnics or bathing, ices, or ginger beer as this is a Christmas one. What it does have are secret passages, dodgy grown- ups and snow. Most enjoyable.
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I read quite a few Enid Blyton books when I was a kid.It was good fun.
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Story rating 8/10 Christian Faith Rating 0/3 clean
Christmas children's mystery and adventure book. -
"Kedua anak laki-laki itu tahu bahwa George memang kadang-kadang konyol dan berwatak sulit, apalagi jika ada orang yang mengatakan tak suka pada anjingnya. Tetapi menurut pendapat mereka, Pak Guru Ronald pun seharusnya menunjukan pengertian yang lebih besar." – halaman 69
Karena keluarga mereka terkena penyakit menular, Julian, Dick dan Anne menghabiskan liburan Natal mereka di rumah sepupu mereka, Georgina atau George, di Pondok Kirrin. Agar tidak merepotkan sekaligus memperbaiki nilai beberapa pelajaran, seorang guru pribadi direkrut. Guru yang terpilih adalah Pak Ronald. Dia langsung akrab dengan anggota keluarga dan anak-anak, kecuali George dan Tim. Proses belajar jadi penuh konflik.
Di sela-sela kegiatan belajar dan persiapan malam Natal, Lima Sekawan berkunjung ke Kirrin Farm yang dulunya milik keluarga George. Bu Sanders, pengelola tempat tersebut, menceritakan ubin dan dinding yang bisa digeser dan dibuka secara misterius. Lima Sekawan langsung tertarik. Mereka mengeksplorasi tempat tersebut dan menemukan benda-benda tua, salah satunya peta dari linen. Peta itu menunjukan sebuah jalan rahasia. Lima Sekawan tidak bisa melanjutkan mencari jalan tersebut karena beberapa kamar di Kirrin Farm disewa oleh doa orang seniman.
Di umur sekarang kayaknya aku udah nggak cocok buat baca buku anak-anak, tapi Lima Sekawan: Beraksi Kembali masih bisa membuatku bersemangat dan terhibur dengan kasus misteriusnya. Bener, loh! Yaaa, emang sih aku sebel sama kelakuan Anne yang super polos dan George yang gampang pundungan. Tapi Tim menyelamatkanku dengan tingkah lakunya yang lucu dan setia dengan teman-temannya. Lucu, ya, anjing bisa ikut berpetualang gini. Lalu penemuan jalan rahasia ini juga menarik, apalagi jika dihubungkan dengan ketidaksukaan Tim pada Pak Ronald dan kedatangan dua seniman ke Kirrin Farm. Aku sempet tidak yakin dengan teoriku, tapi petunjuk-petunjuk kecil mulai bermunculan dan saling mengaitkan hal-hal tersebut dan aku pun jadi excited sendiri!
Baca review selengkapnya di sini --
http://dhynhanarun.blogspot.com/2014/... -
I could empathise with poor George in this book. I'm quite stubborn myself and I would probably react the same way if I had a tutor like Mr. Roland. It was so obvious that he was up to no good, I mean, Timmy wouldn't even shake hands with him.
I thought that Anne was particularly painful in this book. She behaves like such a goody-goody. She's the only one to get good grades at school yet she decides to have lessons with the tutor anyway and is a total brown-noser in those lessons. She also cries a lot, can't keep a secret and, in the crucial moments at the end, she drops a vase and gives the group away to the crooks outside the door. I did find it amusing though, that she wanted to give the tutor a packet of cigarettes as a Christmas present. She even knew his favourite brand.
I quite liked this book. Mr. Roland was a dastardly villain (he made poor Timmy sleep out in the snow) and I think every child dreams about finding a secret passage in their house. -
This was my third completed book in three days, yet I didn't feel the mileage as I began reading this particular book. I think that this book was well planned in parts. However the adults in it were too thick to be believable. And I just wanted to say, I don't react well to Timothy's and his ilk in any book. The rating here is a bit unfair as I remembered a lot from reading it first, 20 years ago, so there were no great surprises. The finale was not as fun as it should have been. I think that the adventures that happen on hikes or on Kirrin Island are where Enid Blyton shines. I'm looking forward to these. You know, the Famous Five books where they retire from civilization and take food cans with them, or buy stuff like ginger ale and macaroons? Those are the books I'm waiting to read.
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In spite of her faults, it’s easy to see why so many of Enid Blyton’s books are still in print. She delivers exactly what children love - freedom, escapism and a sense of endless possibilities for adventure at the turn of each page.
Adult interference is curtailed, empowerment and decision-making encouraged and these crucial elements underpin the plot of each of her works, balancing the unfortunate sexism and racism endemic to the era in which she flourished.
Give your inner child a treat and enjoy the memories. -
Loved these books when I was a child now my grandchildren love them too.
Pure nostalgia. -
George is my all time favourite character along with Timmy the dog as she’s such a rebellious character. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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... reading with my 10 year old daughter...
Daughter and I have this rule about reading a chapter per day. We broke the rule with this book. It was intense and we just couldn't wait for the next day sometimes. -
Not as good as the first one but still a fun blast from the past!
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ამ საშობაო ნაწილს ყდაზე ზაფხული რომ ახატია მაცოფებს😡😡😡
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В моем детстве-отрочестве эти все детские детективы прошли мимо меня (точнее, слишком поздно они у нас появились), а тут купила лизе и прочитала сама с огромным удовольствием. чрезвычайно уютный классический детектив!
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3.5 stars
Three siblings visit their cousin for the Christmas holidays. The children have made poor grades in school, so they have to have a tutor through the winter break to bring up their scores. Mr. Roland, the tutor, is friendly but strict, and he hates dogs. The dog, Timothy, seems to hate Mr. Roland too, and the children find that suspicious. When the children discover an old scrap with Latin writing, they are forced to ask for Mr. Roland's help in translating the ancient words. Could there be a secret in the house that goes back for hundreds of years?
I enjoyed the mystery of the plot and all the adventures the children have, but the plot was a bit slow. Thankfully, the writing is so charming that I didn't mind the slow plot. The clues for the mystery are unraveled bit by bit, and the direction of the mystery was very obvious, so I got a little impatient to just get on with it, since I had already guessed what would happen. But it was enjoyable to see it all unfold!
I enjoyed reading about their little Christmas celebrations, and it was inspiring to see how they band together against a common enemy.
I loved the beautiful ink illustrations in this edition! It really sparked my imagination.
Although the story is mostly focused on the plot, there is a bit of character development for the siblings and their cousin. I especially liked that the children gain the trust of the adults through their truthfulness and honesty.
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The second installment of Blyton's twenty-one-book series devoted to the adventures of The Famous Five - siblings Julian, Dick and Anne, their cousin George (Georgina), and her dog Tim - Five Go Adventuring Again sees the return of the Five to Kirrin Cottage for the Christmas holidays. Horrified at the prospect of studying during their break, the children soon have more serious things to trouble them, when rebellious George gets into trouble with the tutor, and some important papers go missing from Uncle Quentin's study. There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage, but can they catch him in time...?
As mentioned in my review of
Five on a Treasure Island, I began my "Enid Blyton Project" recently, in response to an article which listed Blyton as the sixth-most popular author in the world. As someone with an interest in children's literature, I thought it behoved me to familiarize myself with so prolific and popular an author in the field. I cannot say, after reading upwards of twenty titles (Blyton authored more than 800) that I am overly impressed with her prose, but there is no doubt that this kind of formulaic series fiction fulfills an important role in the development of reading skills in most children.
However that may be, I thought Five Go Adventuring Again (like its predecessor) was one of the author's more engaging stories for young readers, despite the extremely predictable plot. I guessed the crime before it was committed, and had no difficulty picking out the guilty party (subtlety not being Blyton's strong suit), but the characters were appealing, and it was entertaining to watch them become involved in another adventure. -
This book is the second in Enid Blyton's Famous Five series and to truly understand it, one should know that it was first published in 1943 in the middle of wartime. The four children and Timothy are spending school Christmas break at George's house. George's dad Quentin is working on some mysterious formula that may be useful to the government. A tutor is hired as George and the boys have fallen behind with their schoolwork. Can the tutor be trusted? George and Timothy don't think so. Read on for an adventurous trip back in time.
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These books (Famous five) are hands down one of my favorite books from my childhood. All those adventures and mystery …and those sandwiches they always packed! aww, just the best! I would love to read one of these again. To bring back those memories..memories of first experiences with reading books.