Five on Kirrin Island Again facts for kids
Original 1947 first edition cover
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| Author | Enid Blyton |
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| Cover artist | 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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October, 1947 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Preceded by | Five Go Off in a Caravan |
| Followed by | Five Go Off to Camp |
Five On Kirrin Island Again is an exciting adventure story for young readers. It is the sixth book in the very popular Famous Five series, written by the famous author Enid Blyton. This book was first published in October 1947.
What's the Story About?
In this book, the four children – Julian, Dick, Anne, and George – along with their dog, Timmy, are ready for their school holidays. They plan to visit Kirrin Island, which belongs to George's family. But there's a problem! George's dad, Uncle Quentin, is a brilliant scientist. He is using the island for some very secret experiments.
Uncle Quentin is working on a special formula for a new type of energy. This secret is so important that some bad people want to steal it!
A Daring Kidnapping
Suddenly, Uncle Quentin is kidnapped! The villains take him to a hidden tunnel under the sea. They want to force him to give them his secret energy formula.
It's up to the Famous Five to save him! They must use all their bravery and cleverness to find Uncle Quentin and stop the villains.
New Friends and Foes
During their adventure, the children meet a new friend named Martin. He is a boy who loves to draw and paint. But Martin's guardian, Mr. Curton, is part of the gang trying to steal Uncle Quentin's secret. Can the children trust Martin? Will he help them, or is he on the side of the bad guys?
The Five face many challenges as they try to rescue Uncle Quentin and protect his amazing discovery.
Film Adaptation
The exciting story of Five On Kirrin Island Again also inspired a movie. In 2012, a German film called Fünf Freunde was made, based on the plot of this book.
