Five Go to Billycock Hill facts for kids
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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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1957 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Preceded by | Five on a Secret Trail |
| Followed by | Five Get Into A Fix |
Five Go to Billycock Hill is the sixteenth book in the Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. It was first published in 1957. This exciting adventure story follows Julian, Dick, George, Anne, and their dog Timmy as they uncover a mystery during their camping trip.
Contents
The Plot of Five Go to Billycock Hill
The Famous Five are on another camping holiday! This time, they set up their camp on Billycock Hill. This hill is close to a farm owned by Toby, a boy who loves playing jokes and pranks.
One stormy night, Toby's cousin, Jeff, who is a Royal Air Force pilot, flies off. His friend Ray also goes with him. They leave in brand new airplanes. Everyone is shocked when the news reports say Jeff and Ray have disappeared at sea. The media even suggests Jeff might be a spy!
The Five and Toby don't believe this. Jeff had always seemed like a good and honest person. Toby is very sad, thinking his cousin might be lost. The Five spend time comforting him.
While trying to figure out what happened, the group explores the nearby Billycock Caves. These caves are like a honeycomb, with many hidden passages. To their surprise, they find Jeff and Ray hidden inside one of the caves!
The Five and Toby manage to rescue them. In the end, the police arrive to sort everything out. It's a classic exciting finish, just like many of Enid Blyton's stories!
Main Characters in the Story
- Julian – He is the oldest of the Famous Five.
- Dick – Julian's brother, known for his clever ideas.
- Georgina (George) – She is the cousin of Julian, Dick, and Anne. George is a tomboy and loves adventures.
- Anne – The youngest sister of Julian and Dick. She is often the most sensible one.
- Timmy – George's loyal and brave dog. He always helps the Five.
- Toby – An amusing boy from Julian's and Dick's school. He lives near Billycock Hill.
- Mrs Thomas – Toby’s mother. She is a kind and hardworking farmer’s wife.
- Mr Thomas – Toby's father and a farmer.
- Benny – Toby’s younger brother. He is a funny little boy.
- Curly – Benny's curious and funny pet pig.
- Jeff – Toby’s cousin and a pilot. Toby is very proud of him.
- Ray – Another pilot who disappears with Jeff.
- Mr Gringle – The strange owner of the Butterfly Farm. He seems a bit absent-minded.
- Mr Brent – Mr Gringle's business partner.
- Will Janes – A person who lives at the Butterfly Farm. He gets involved with some bad people.
- Mrs Janes – Will Janes's mother, who also lives at the Butterfly Farm.
Adaptations of the Book
The gamebook The Secret Airfield Game (1986) was based on this exciting novel.
See also
In Spanish: Los Cinco en Billycock Hill para niños
