Five Go Off in a Caravan facts for kids
Original 1946 first edition cover
|
|
| Author | Enid Blyton |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Eileen Alice Soper |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Famous Five series |
| Genre | Mystery, Adventure novel |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
|
Publication date
|
1946 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Preceded by | Five Go to Smuggler's Top |
| Followed by | Five on Kirrin Island Again |
Five Go Off In A Caravan is the fifth exciting book in the Famous Five series by the famous British author, Enid Blyton. It was published in 1946 by Hodder and Stoughton. This adventure story follows the four children and their dog, Timmy, as they embark on a unique holiday in horse-drawn caravans. They soon find themselves caught up in a thrilling mystery involving hidden treasures and sneaky characters.
Contents
An Exciting Caravan Holiday
The Famous Five – Julian, Dick, Anne, and George – are enjoying their school holidays at Julian, Dick, and Anne's family home. One day, they meet a friendly circus boy named Ned. He is traveling with a parade of colorful horse-drawn caravans. This gives George a brilliant idea: why not go on a caravanning holiday themselves?
Julian's parents agree, and they rent two caravans for the children. The Five decide to travel to a beautiful place called Merran Lake. There, they meet Ned again and also get to know some interesting circus animals.
A Mysterious Hillside Camp
The children set up their camp on a peaceful hillside. However, their presence quickly annoys two people from the circus: Tiger Dan, who is Ned's guardian, and an acrobat named Lou. These two want the children to leave the area.
What the Famous Five don't know is that one of their caravans is parked right above the secret entrance to a network of caves. Inside these caves, Tiger Dan and Lou have hidden some valuable stolen items!
Outsmarting the Crooks
With the help of their new friend Ned, their loyal dog Timmy, and even a clever chimpanzee named Pongo, the four children begin to figure out what's going on. They use their wits and bravery to outsmart the criminals.
After a thrilling adventure, Tiger Dan and Lou are caught and arrested. Ned, who was not happy with Tiger Dan, gets a new start. He leaves the circus to live with a kind farming couple nearby, where he can look after their horses.
Meet the Famous Five Characters
Here are the main characters you'll meet in this exciting book:
- George (Her real name is Georgina): A brave and determined girl who loves to be like a boy. She's very loyal to her friends and Timmy.
- Julian: The oldest of the four children. He is sensible and often takes charge, making sure everyone is safe.
- Dick: Julian's younger brother. He is clever and quick-thinking, often coming up with good ideas.
- Anne: The youngest of the group. She is sweet and enjoys looking after everyone, but she's also very brave when she needs to be.
- Timmy (Timothy): George's loyal and intelligent dog. He's always ready for an adventure and helps the children in many ways.
Family Members
- Uncle Quentin: George's father and the uncle of Julian, Dick, and Anne. He is a brilliant but sometimes grumpy scientist.
- Aunt Fanny: George's mother and the aunt of Julian, Dick, and Anne. She is kind and understanding.
Circus Characters
- Ned: A circus boy who befriends the Famous Five. He helps them uncover the mystery.
- Tiger Dan: The chief clown of the circus. He is not a very nice guardian to Ned.
- Lou: An acrobat who works with Tiger Dan and is involved in the hidden treasure plot.
- Pongo: A clever chimpanzee from the circus who also helps the children.
See also
In Spanish: Los Cinco en la caravana para niños
