The Island of Adventure facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Enid Blyton |
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| Illustrator | Stuart Tresilian |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Adventure Series |
| Genre | Adventure novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
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Publication date
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September, 1944 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Followed by | The Castle of Adventure (1946) |
The Island of Adventure is an exciting children's book written by Enid Blyton. It was first published in 1944. This book is the very first story in her famous Adventure Series. The original book had wonderful pictures drawn by Stuart Tresilian.
Contents
Story Overview
This section tells you what happens in The Island of Adventure.
Holiday Fun and a Mystery Island
During their school holidays, two siblings, Jack and Lucy-Ann, go on an adventure. They bring their clever parrot, Kiki, with them. They visit their new friends, Philip and Dinah. The children stay at an old house called "Craggy-Tops." This house is on a tall cliff right by the sea. Philip and Dinah's uncle, Jocelyn, owns the house. He is a historian who loves to study the past. Their aunt Polly also lives there. A handyman named Joe helps them around the house.
The Isle of Gloom
Joe tells the boys about a mysterious place called the Isle of Gloom. They can sometimes see it from their tower room at Craggy-Tops. This island is often covered in thick fog and mist. It sounds a bit scary! Soon, the children meet a man named Bill Smugs. Bill loves birds, just like Jack. The children decide to sail their boat out to the Isle of Gloom.
Uncovering a Secret
Once on the island, the children discover a big secret. They find out that Joe, the handyman, is working with other people. These people are making fake money inside the old mines on the island. The children must be brave to stop them!
Book Updates
Over the years, some parts of The Island of Adventure have been changed in newer versions.
Title Change
In the United States, the book was given a different name. It was called Mystery Island instead of The Island of Adventure.
Character Descriptions
In the original book, one of the characters, Joe, had a very detailed description. In some newer editions, parts of this description have been updated.
Film Version
The Island of Adventure was made into a movie.
Movie Release
A film based on the book came out in the United Kingdom in 1982. Anthony Squire directed the movie.
Main Actors
The film starred several actors. Norman Bowler played the character of Bill. Wilfrid Brambell was Uncle Jocelyn. Eleanor Summerfield played Aunt Polly.
