Five Get into a Fix facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Enid Blyton |
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| Illustrator | Eileen A. Soper |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Famous Five series |
| Genre | Mystery, Adventure novel |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
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Publication date
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1958 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Pages | 250 |
| Preceded by | Five Go to Billycock Hill |
| Followed by | Five on Finniston Farm |
Five Get into a Fix is an exciting children's book written by Enid Blyton. It was first published in 1958 by Hodder and Stoughton. This book is the seventeenth adventure in the popular Famous Five series.
Contents
Story
A Trip to the Mountains
The story begins with siblings Julian, Dick, and Anne. They are staying with their cousin George and her loyal dog, Timmy. All the children have coughs. To help them get better, they are sent to a farm called Magga Glen. This farm is located high up in the beautiful Welsh mountains.
A Wrong Turn and a Strange House
On their way to Magga Glen, their driver takes a wrong turn. They end up at a mysterious building called Old Towers. It sits on top of a lonely hill. They want to ask for directions, but the gates are locked. A fierce guard dog also keeps them away. As they leave, their car feels strangely heavy. It's almost as if the brakes are on. Finally, they reach Magga Glen. The owner, Glenys Jones, welcomes them warmly and gives them food.
Meeting Morgan and Aily
The next morning, the Five meet Mrs. Jones's son, Morgan. He is a very strong man with a booming voice. He doesn't say much, but he uses his loud voice to call his seven dogs. Later, the children go for a walk. Timmy, George's dog, gets into a fight with some of the farm dogs and gets bitten. George is very upset and decides they should leave the next day.
Julian and Dick explore the hills. They find a small guest house, or chalet, belonging to the farm. They also meet a young girl named Aily. She is a shepherd's daughter and has her own dog, Dave, and a pet lamb named Fany. The children decide to stay in the chalet for the rest of their holiday. This changes George's mind about leaving.
Mysteries at Night
The Five enjoy their first day in the chalet. But at night, strange things happen. They hear rumbling sounds and feel vibrations coming from the hillside. They also see a shimmering light. The next day, Julian and George are skiing. They see a woman's face in a window at Old Towers. However, the building's caretaker quickly tells them he is the only person living there.
A Secret Message
Aily becomes friends with the Famous Five. She shows them a note that was thrown from a window at Old Towers. The note is from the elderly owner, Mrs. Thomas. It says: "I want help. I am a prisoner here in my own house, while terrible things go on. They have hurt my son. Help me, help me! Bronwen Thomas."
Julian and Dick show the note to Morgan. He takes it from them and tells them not to get involved. Because of his reaction, the children start to suspect that Morgan might be involved with bad people.
Uncovering the Truth
Aily leads the Five to a secret underground tunnel. This tunnel goes all the way to Old Towers. Inside, they find Mrs. Thomas. She tells them that some bad men have taken her son, Llewellyn. She also says these men are using a special metal from under the hill to make dangerous things.
Back underground, the children see Morgan and the shepherd. They watch them working in a secret mining operation. Suddenly, the villains catch all of them! The bad guys are led by Llewellyn Thomas, Mrs. Thomas's son. Morgan manages to break free and calls his dogs. The dogs rush in and help rescue everyone.
The Villains are Caught
Back at the farm, Julian quickly calls the police. Later, Morgan returns with the shepherd. He tells everyone that the villains have been arrested and put in jail. The group then celebrates Morgan's birthday, happy that the adventure is over and the bad guys are caught.
Characters
- George (Georgina) – A brave and sometimes quick-tempered girl who often gets mistaken for a boy.
- Timmy – George's loyal and clever dog.
- Anne – George's younger cousin, who is very neat and likes being at home.
- Julian – Anne and Dick's older brother, who is the leader of the group.
- Dick – Julian and Anne's brother, who is often funny and practical.
- Dr. Drew – The doctor who suggests the children go on a holiday to get better from their colds.
- Jenkins – Mrs. Jones’s nephew and gardener, who suggests Magga Glen for their holiday.
- Mrs. Jones – The kind owner of Magga Glen farm.
- Morgan – Mrs. Jones’s son, a very strong man with a loud voice.
- Aily – The shepherd's daughter. She knows the hills very well and helps the Famous Five. She speaks a mix of English and Welsh.
- Mrs. Thomas – The elderly owner of Old Towers, who is held captive in her own home.
- Llewellyn – Mrs. Thomas’s son, who turns out to be one of the villains.
- The Shepherd – Aily's father, a kind and gentle man.
Adaptations
A gamebook called The Shuddering Mountain Game was created in 1987. It was based on this exciting novel.
Images for kids
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In Spanish: Los Cinco en peligro para niños
