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Enid Blyton Books in Order

This guide explores Enid Blyton books in order, with short summaries, series background, and helpful starting-point ideas for young readers and families.

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The Disappointed Sprites

by Enid Blyton

1926

Water sprites Trickle, Splashabout and Willow are upset when the fairies ask them to stop joining their dances. Discovering that their wet clothes spoil the festivities, the sprites must find a way to overcome their exclusion.

Spoiled Elizabeth Allen is sent to Whyteleafe School and decides to behave so badly that she will be sent home. Friendship and the school's unusual system of shared responsibility begin challenging her determination to remain its naughtiest pupil.

Ten Minute Tales

by Enid Blyton

1934

This collection of short tales includes Buttercup the cow being accused of eating the moon, a gnome learning a lesson from a magic hat and a wizard getting more than he expected from his own schemes.

Mollie and Peter discover a chair that grows wings and carries them to magical places. With their pixie friend, they encounter strange lands, giants and unexpected dangers, finding that each journey can bring a different adventure.

Mollie and Peter's flying Wishing-Chair carries them beyond their garden into a world of magical adventures. This collection follows the children and their pixie companion through unfamiliar places where wishes, surprises and dangers shape their journeys.

Mr Galliano's Circus

by Enid Blyton

1938

Jimmy Brown longs to see Mr Galliano's circus, but his family cannot afford a ticket. Befriending young rider Lotta brings him into circus life, where his talent with animals opens unexpected possibilities for him and his parents.

The Secret Island

by Enid Blyton

1938

Jack, Mike, Peggy and Nora escape unhappy home lives by hiding on an island in a lake. Building shelter, finding food and avoiding discovery test their independence as they try to make a secret life together.

Hurrah for the Circus!

by Enid Blyton

1939

Jimmy and Lotta continue their life with Mr Galliano's circus when a troupe of tigers arrives. Jimmy's eagerness to befriend the animals creates danger, while the keeper's jealous son threatens the friendship between the two children.

Josie the doll and Click the clockwork mouse flee their cruel owner and meet Bun the rabbit. Choosing to live together in a little tree house, the three friends begin a new life filled with shared adventures.

Naughty Amelia Jane!

by Enid Blyton

1939

Amelia Jane's tricks cause trouble for the other toys, from cutting a rabbit's tail to soaking a toy soldier. Her companions try to teach the mischievous doll better manners, but keeping her out of trouble proves difficult.

The Enchanted Wood

by Enid Blyton

1939

Joe, Beth, and Frannie move near a mysterious wood, where a chase after a thief leads them to the towering Faraway Tree. Inside its branches, they meet unusual neighbours and find new lands waiting above the clouds.

Here's the Naughtiest Girl!

by Enid Blyton

1940

Elizabeth Allen returns to Whyteleafe determined to control her temper. A sulky new boy in her class tries to show her up, putting her efforts to behave well at risk and reviving her reputation for trouble.

Tales of Betsy-May

by Enid Blyton

1940

Nineteen short stories follow Betsy-May, a young girl who tries her best to be good. Her everyday experiences provide the collection's small adventures, with each separate tale returning to the same child and her good intentions.

Four London children visit Cherry Tree Farm and seek out Tammylan, an outdoorsman who understands animals. Through his friendship, they learn about the birds and creatures around them, discovering a countryside very different from city life.

Elizabeth Allen's appointment as a monitor gives her a chance to prove she has changed. New responsibilities and friction with fellow pupil Arabella test her judgment, patience and ability to put the school ahead of personal feelings.

The Secret Of Spiggy Holes

by Enid Blyton

1940

Holidaying on the Cornish coast with Dimmy, Jack and the Arnold children discover a boy imprisoned in a nearby tower. Investigating the strangers around Spiggy Holes draws them into a kidnapping case and a dangerous rescue attempt.

Five O'Clock Tales

by Enid Blyton

1941

These short magical stories follow pixies searching for a new home, fairies preparing a healing spell and a gnome discovering a wishing balloon. Their separate adventures bring unexpected problems and possibilities into a world of everyday magic.

Half brownie and half human, Mr Pink-Whistle can become invisible and speak with animals. With his talking cat Sooty, he uses his unusual abilities to help people in trouble and put unfair situations right without seeking attention.

The Adventurous Four

by Enid Blyton

1941

Tom and his twin sisters join local fisherboy Andy on a boating trip off the Scottish coast. When their holiday expedition leads them to enemy activity on remote islands, the children must find a way to escape danger.

The O'Sullivan Twins

by Enid Blyton

1941

Pat and Isabel return to St Clare's for their second term, joined by their cousin Alison. New classmates bring different personalities and difficulties into school life, testing the twins' friendships and growing understanding of the people around them.

The Secret Mountain

by Enid Blyton

1941

When Captain and Mrs Arnold disappear during a flight to Africa, their children set out with friends to find them. The search leads toward a mysterious mountain, where unfamiliar surroundings and hostile inhabitants threaten their rescue mission.

The Twins at St Clare's

by Enid Blyton

1941

Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan arrive at St Clare's convinced the school is beneath them. Their attempts to resist its routines bring arguments and surprises as the twins begin learning how to make friends and fit into boarding-school life.

Circus Days Again

by Enid Blyton

1942

New performers enliven Mr Galliano's circus, but illness forces its owners to leave a stern conjuror in charge. Jimmy and Lotta watch their circus family grow unhappy as his harsh management threatens to drive the performers away.

Five on a Treasure Island

by Enid Blyton

1942

Julian, Dick, and Anne meet their headstrong cousin George and her dog Timmy at Kirrin Cottage. A storm, a shipwreck, and a map lead the new friends to Kirrin Island, where a lost treasure may not stay lost for long.

Hello Mr Twiddle

by Enid Blyton

1942

Kind but forgetful Mr Twiddle wants to help, yet his mistakes keep creating fresh problems. Confusing household objects, losing things he already has and misunderstanding simple tasks leave Mrs Twiddle trying to straighten out his latest muddles.

Driven from her mousehole, Mary Mouse finds work as a maid in a dolls' house. Her new life among the dolls introduces unfamiliar duties and companions, giving the little mouse a home in an unexpected household.

Rory, Sheila, Benjy and Penny continue learning about life on Willow Farm through its changing seasons. Caring for animals, riding donkeys and helping with daily tasks bring new experiences as the children take part in running the farm.

Shadow The Sheepdog

by Enid Blyton

1942

Sheepdog puppy Shadow grows up on a farm with young Johnny and several experienced working dogs. Eager to prove himself, he must learn patience, obedience and the skills needed to handle sheep while facing adventures around the countryside.

Six O'Clock Tales

by Enid Blyton

1942

Twinkle the elf's prank on a dragon, a children's train journey and a clown's attempt to be heroic feature in this collection. Separate short stories combine magical mischief, surprising encounters and the consequences of characters' impulsive choices.

The Children of Willow Farm

by Enid Blyton

1942

City children Sheila, Penny, Rory and Benjy discover the work and pleasures of Willow Farm. Looking after poultry, milking cows and caring for other animals fill their days, while their friend Tammylan helps them understand the natural world.

Wizard Twinkle's magic brush turns against Dame Lazybones in this collection of fantasy stories. Other tales follow brownies and unusual characters through magical mishaps, bringing together separate adventures where everyday intentions can have unexpectedly strange consequences.

The Naughtiest Girl Again

by Enid Blyton

1942

Elizabeth Allen returns to Whyteleafe hoping to leave her naughty reputation behind. A bully and a girl who plays cruel tricks test her resolve, making it difficult to stay calm and behave as well as she intends.

Bimbo and Topsy

by Enid Blyton

1943

Gillian and Imogen's quiet home changes when Siamese kitten Bimbo and fox terrier Topsy arrive. The mischievous pets rush through the house causing trouble, turning ordinary family life into a series of chaotic adventures and surprises.

Five Go Adventuring Again

by Enid Blyton

1943

Christmas at Kirrin Cottage brings an unwanted tutor, an old map, and a secret passage. When Uncle Quentin's papers vanish, the Five must work out who is using the hidden route before the thieves get away.

Seven O'clock Tales

by Enid Blyton

1943

A pink teddy bear sets out to rescue his owner from a dark wood, while a toy clown's sweet-making brings trouble. This collection also includes two characters facing an unwelcome encounter with a magical washing tub.

Smuggler Ben

by Enid Blyton

1943

Alec, Frances and Hilary meet an unfriendly boy named Ben while holidaying at Sea Cottage. Their make-believe games of smuggling turn serious when caves, tides and suspicious visitors draw the children into a real and dangerous mystery.

Summer Term At St Clare's

by Enid Blyton

1943

Pat and Isabel eagerly anticipate their summer term at St Clare's, but exposure to mumps delays their return. Back at school, new pupils and shifting friendships bring further complications to a term of pranks, disagreements and discoveries.

Enid Blyton retells the life of Jesus in a sequence of short stories for children. The collection follows events from his birth through his teaching, trial, crucifixion and resurrection, presenting familiar New Testament episodes in accessible narrative form.

The Magic Faraway Tree

by Enid Blyton

1943

Joe, Beth, and Frannie take their cousin Rick to the Faraway Tree, where Moonface, Silky, and the Saucepan Man introduce him to its strange residents. Each new land above the branches brings another lively problem to solve.

A suspicious cottage fire brings Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets together with newcomer Fatty and his dog. Determined to discover who started it, the children investigate local suspects while trying to stay ahead of the village policeman.

The Five Find-Outers investigate a ransacked house and the disappearance of its tenant, Mr Fellows. Reports of him fleeing with a strange bundle create a puzzle, while Fatty's new ventriloquism skills add confusion to their dealings with Mr Goon.

The Secret Of Killimooin

by Enid Blyton

1943

A holiday in Prince Paul's homeland takes Jack and the Arnold children into the Killimooin mountains. Discovering a hidden forest brings them into conflict with robbers, turning an unusual journey into a dangerous effort to stop their activities.

Claudine At St Clare's

by Enid Blyton

1944

Pat and Isabel return to St Clare's as the new Matron and her daughter Eileen arrive. Mam'zelle's niece Claudine also joins the school, and her rebellious approach to its customs brings excitement and disruption to the twins' term.

Five Run Away Together

by Enid Blyton

1944

Left with an unpleasant temporary cook and her family, the Five escape to Kirrin Island for peace and freedom. But strange visitors soon make the island feel far less safe than their usual holiday hideout.

Second Form at St Clare's

by Enid Blyton

1944

Pat and Isabel enter the second form, where newcomers Gladys and Mirabel reveal gifts for acting and music. Mischief and changing friendships complicate school life, while the unpopular Head Girl Elsie creates tension among her classmates.

The Island of Adventure

by Enid Blyton

1944

Jack, Lucy-Ann, Philip and Dinah explore the coast near the isolated house Craggy-Tops. The mysterious Isle of Gloom and its old mines draw their attention, while a stranger calling himself Bill Smugs raises questions about whom they can trust.

Lady Candling's valuable Siamese cat disappears, and the gardener's helper Luke becomes the chief suspect. The Five Find-Outers and Buster investigate to clear their friend's name, examining clues that don't fit the apparently straightforward accusation against him.

Fifth Formers Of St Clare's

by Enid Blyton

1945

The girls reach the fifth form at St Clare's, bringing greater responsibilities without giving up jokes and escapades. Claudine's younger sister Antoinette adds fresh mischief, while the older pupils navigate ambitions, friendships and the demands of school life.

Five Go to Smuggler's Top

by Enid Blyton

1945

After storm damage forces them from Kirrin Cottage, the Five stay in a house full of secret passages near dangerous marshes. When Uncle Quentin disappears, old smuggling routes may hold the key to finding him.

The Caravan Family

by Enid Blyton

1945

Mike, Belinda and Ann are delighted when their father buys two caravans for the family to live in. Their new homes make travel possible, turning everyday family life into a succession of journeys, discoveries and holiday experiences.

Pip notices a furnished room in an apparently abandoned house while escaping Mr Goon. The Five Find-Outers investigate who is using it and why, with Fatty's growing skill at disguise helping them pursue a mystery hidden in plain sight.

Amelia Jane Again!

by Enid Blyton

1946

Amelia Jane causes fresh trouble for the nursery toys with scares, tricks and selfish schemes. When they hold a party without inviting her, she retaliates, beginning another round of disputes in which the toys try to outwit their difficult companion.

First Term at Malory Towers

by Enid Blyton

1946

Darrell Rivers arrives at Malory Towers eager to make friends and succeed at boarding school. New classmates, misunderstandings and her own quick temper complicate the term as she tries to find her place in North Tower.

Five Go Off in a Caravan

by Enid Blyton

1946

A chance meeting with a circus boy inspires the Five to take a caravan holiday near Merran Lake. Their carefree trip changes when two hostile circus men try hard to keep everyone away from a nearby hillside.

Josie, Click And Bun Again

by Enid Blyton

1946

Josie, Click and Bun find a new home in an old railway carriage. When Click's difficulty with counting sends him to Mr Rap's school, his mischievous behaviour creates another challenge for friends hoping he will learn.

The Castle of Adventure

by Enid Blyton

1946

Flashing lights in a distant tower draw Philip, Dinah, Jack and Lucy-Ann towards a ruined castle. Exploring its hidden rooms and underground passages, the children and Kiki encounter a secret plot that makes their countryside holiday dangerous.

The Children At Happy House

by Enid Blyton

1946

Jack, Jane and Benjy leave town for a new home in the countryside. These linked stories follow the children as they explore around Happy House, make friends and adjust to a family life filled with small discoveries and adventures.

When skeptical Connie comes to stay, Joe, Beth, and Frannie take her up the Faraway Tree to meet their magical friends. Her refusal to believe what she sees turns a series of visits into a bigger problem for everyone.

The Happy House Children

by Enid Blyton

1946

This collection brings together stories about Jack, Jane and Benjy at Happy House. Their move from town to the countryside leads to new friendships and everyday adventures, followed by further experiences as the children settle into their surroundings.

Anonymous letters are upsetting people in Peterswood, and the Five Find-Outers decide to identify their author. With several possible suspects and personal secrets being exposed, the children must look beyond gossip to discover who is causing the distress.

Eleven short stories bring children into adventures involving discoveries, mishaps and unexpected situations. A secret door, a sailor's telescope and a train in trouble provide some of the starting points in a collection of separate adventures.

Twenty-four short stories follow children whose bad behaviour leads them into trouble. Through the consequences of their choices, they have opportunities to reconsider how they act, with each tale presenting a different situation and a lesson to learn.

Five on Kirrin Island Again

by Enid Blyton

1947

Uncle Quentin borrows Kirrin Island for a secret scientific experiment, leaving George torn between pride and worry. When his nightly signal stops, the Five know they must reach the island and discover what has happened.

Happy House Children Again

by Enid Blyton

1947

Jack, Jane and Benjy spend a hot summer at Happy House instead of going away on holiday. A neighbour's visiting niece and nephew seem to offer new companionship, but the newcomers' behaviour threatens to make the summer difficult.

Darrell and her friends enter the second form, where new girls bring artistic gifts, anxiety and claims of wealth. Tricks keep the term lively, but a thief in their midst turns ordinary school tensions into a more serious problem.

The Adventurous Four Again

by Enid Blyton

1947

Tom, Jill and Mary sail with their friend Andy along the Scottish coast to watch birds and camp near a lonely cliff. Mysterious activity interrupts the outing, drawing the children into an adventure connected to a concealed criminal operation.

The Green Story Book

by Enid Blyton

1947

Eighteen short fantasy stories bring together magical objects, troublesome children and unusual creatures. Tales about a runaway bed, an enchanted wheelbarrow, an unnamed imp and a magical Easter egg turn familiar situations into separate encounters with the unexpected.

A gang of jewel thieves is operating in Peterswood, and the Five Find-Outers want to help the police. Fatty uses disguises to watch for suspicious behaviour as the children investigate burglaries and the mystery surrounding a missing necklace.

The Saucy Jane Family

by Enid Blyton

1947

Mike, Belinda and Ann spend their holiday on the houseboat Saucy Jane. Life on the canal brings swimming, new experiences and a trip on a working canal boat, giving the family a different kind of adventure together.

The Valley of Adventure

by Enid Blyton

1947

Expecting a night flight with Bill, the children board the wrong aircraft and arrive in an unfamiliar, isolated valley. With two strange pilots nearby and treasure concealed in the landscape, they must work out how to survive and escape.

Five Go Off to Camp

by Enid Blyton

1948

Camping on a lonely moor sounds perfect until the Five hear tales of ghostly trains running through disused tunnels. With their new friend Jock, they investigate the railway mystery beneath the hills.

Click's friendship with naughty Tallie Mouse brings trouble to Josie and Bun. A birthday celebration and Bun's illness add further changes to their lives, leading the companions towards a seaside visit as they manage mischief and look after one another.

Six children build a snowman who turns out to be more than an ordinary figure made of snow. His story joins tales about animals, toys and magical mishaps, including a cow with a missing moo and an unexpected rubber.

After a house fire, three city children move in with their cousins at Mistletoe Farm. The country children resent their arrival, while the visitors dislike farm life, leaving both families to face practical difficulties and learn how to get along.

Tales of the Twins

by Enid Blyton

1948

This illustrated collection follows a pair of twins through short stories for young readers. Its contents include The Twins and the Puppy and The Ugly Old Scarecrow, bringing together animal encounters and adventures involving the two children.

The Adventures of Pip

by Enid Blyton

1948

Pip is a tiny pixie with a large curiosity about the world around him. With his friend Jinky ready to help and Aunt Twinkle watching for trouble, his short adventures introduce discoveries about nature alongside the complications of mischief.

The Five Find-Outers invent a mystery to mislead Mr Goon's nephew Ern after being told to stop investigating. Their joke becomes entangled with real suspicious activity around a hidden house, and Ern's disappearance gives the children an urgent problem.

The Sea of Adventure

by Enid Blyton

1948

A trip to the remote Northern Isles becomes dangerous when Bill is kidnapped. Philip, Dinah, Jack and Lucy-Ann are stranded far from the mainland with Kiki, and must outwit an unknown enemy while trying to find their missing companion.

Third Year at Malory Towers

by Enid Blyton

1948

Darrell returns to Malory Towers while Sally's arrival is delayed by illness. New girls include American Zerelda, horse-loving Bill and gifted singer Mavis, whose different interests and ambitions create fresh complications among classmates settling into another school year.

Don't be Silly Mr.Twiddle!

by Enid Blyton

1949

Kind but forgetful Mr Twiddle tries to be useful and repeatedly gets ordinary tasks wrong. Confused errands, misplaced possessions and muddled instructions leave Mrs Twiddle sorting out the consequences in these short comic stories about his daily misadventures.

Five Get Into Trouble

by Enid Blyton

1949

During a cycling holiday, Dick is mistaken for another boy and kidnapped. Julian, Anne, George, Timmy, and the guilty Richard must track him to a remote house, where the rescue becomes a trap of its own.

Noddy Goes To Toyland

by Enid Blyton

1949

Big-Ears finds Noddy in the woods and helps him travel to Toyland, buy clothes and build a home. Before the little wooden figure can settle there, Mr Plod insists on deciding whether he qualifies as a toy.

The Mountain of Adventure

by Enid Blyton

1949

A holiday in the Welsh mountains draws Philip, Dinah, Jack and Lucy-Ann toward a mountain that makes strange rumbling sounds. Roaming wolves and a scientist with dangerous ambitions turn their exploration into a fight to escape.

Money disappears from a theatre safe, and suspicion falls on a performer who plays a pantomime cat. The Five Find-Outers investigate, but false clues they planted as a joke threaten to complicate the real case.

The Rockingdown Mystery

by Enid Blyton

1949

Roger, Diana and Snubby explore deserted Rockingdown Hall with their new friend Barney. When Barney stays there overnight, mysterious noises from below lead the children to investigate the old mansion and its cellars.

The Secret Seven

by Enid Blyton

1949

Jack witnesses suspicious activity at an old house on a snowy night. The Secret Seven set out to investigate, convinced that someone may be held prisoner in the building guarded by a deaf caretaker.

Darrell Rivers becomes head girl of her form as her younger sister Felicity arrives at Malory Towers. Exams, new classmates and awkward friendships test her leadership, while Felicity falls under the influence of mischievous June.

Five Fall Into Adventure

by Enid Blyton

1950

A break-in at Kirrin Cottage is followed by the disappearance of George and Timmy. The others turn to the wary, quick-tempered Jo for help, but finding their friends means facing a dangerous gang near the coast.

Hurrah For Little Noddy

by Enid Blyton

1950

Settling into Toy Town, Noddy needs a way to earn money. He tries cleaning houses and working with cars, but finding the right job brings problems and new adventures for the little wooden boy.

Darrell and her friends take charge of the school pantomime. Writing, casting and rehearsing the show bring out their talents, but fierce competition and quarrels threaten to spoil the fifth form’s big performance.

Mr. Pink-Whistle Interferes

by Enid Blyton

1950

Mr Pink-Whistle, a little man who is half brownie, steps in whenever he sees unfairness. These stories follow his efforts to help children and put things right when selfishness, bullying and unkindness cause trouble.

Secret Seven Adventure

by Enid Blyton

1950

A stolen pearl necklace and a stranger spotted in the woods give the Secret Seven a new mystery. Their search leads to a circus field, where lions and an unusual local character complicate the investigation.

Six Cousins Again

by Enid Blyton

1950

Cyril, Melisande and Roderick move into Holly Farm with their parents, near their cousins at Mistletoe Farm. Their father struggles to make the farm work, while unwilling helpers and their mother’s expectations strain family life.

Where to start with Enid Blyton

For holiday mysteries: Five on a Treasure Island → Five Go Adventuring Again
For school friendships: First Term at Malory Towers → Second Form at Malory Towers → Third Year at Malory Towers
For magical journeys: The Enchanted Wood → The Magic Faraway Tree → The Folk of the Faraway Tree
For child detectives: The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage → The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat
For younger readers: Noddy Goes To Toyland → Hurrah For Little Noddy

Adventure Series books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Island of Adventure"

    The Island of Adventure

    by Enid Blyton

    1944Adventure Series, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Castle of Adventure"

    The Castle of Adventure

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Adventure Series, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Valley of Adventure"

    The Valley of Adventure

    by Enid Blyton

    1947Adventure Series, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Sea of Adventure"

    The Sea of Adventure

    by Enid Blyton

    1948Adventure Series, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Mountain of Adventure"

    The Mountain of Adventure

    by Enid Blyton

    1949Adventure Series, Book 5

Amelia Jane books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Naughty Amelia Jane!"

    Naughty Amelia Jane!

    by Enid Blyton

    1939Amelia Jane, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Amelia Jane Again!"

    Amelia Jane Again!

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Amelia Jane, Book 2

Barney Mysteries books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Rockingdown Mystery"

    The Rockingdown Mystery

    by Enid Blyton

    1949Barney Mysteries, Book 1

Five Find Outers books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage"

    The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage

    by Enid Blyton

    1943Five Find Outers, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Strange Bundle"

    The Mystery of the Strange Bundle

    by Enid Blyton

    1943Five Find Outers, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat"

    The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat

    by Enid Blyton

    1944Five Find Outers, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Secret Room"

    The Mystery of the Secret Room

    by Enid Blyton

    1945Five Find Outers, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters"

    The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Five Find Outers, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Missing Necklace"

    The Mystery of the Missing Necklace

    by Enid Blyton

    1947Five Find Outers, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Hidden House"

    The Mystery of the Hidden House

    by Enid Blyton

    1948Five Find Outers, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat"

    The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat

    by Enid Blyton

    1949Five Find Outers, Book 8

Malory Towers books in order

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  1. Book cover for "First Term at Malory Towers"

    First Term at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Malory Towers, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Second Form at Malory Towers"

    Second Form at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton

    1947Malory Towers, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Third Year at Malory Towers"

    Third Year at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton

    1948Malory Towers, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Upper Fourth at Malory Towers"

    Upper Fourth at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton

    1949Malory Towers, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "In the Fifth at Malory Towers"

    In the Fifth at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton

    1950Malory Towers, Book 5

Noddy books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Noddy Goes To Toyland"

    Noddy Goes To Toyland

    by Enid Blyton

    1949Noddy, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Hurrah For Little Noddy"

    Hurrah For Little Noddy

    by Enid Blyton

    1950Noddy, Book 2

St Clare's books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The O'Sullivan Twins"

    The O'Sullivan Twins

    by Enid Blyton

    1941St Clare's, Book 2
  2. Book cover for "The Twins at St Clare's"

    The Twins at St Clare's

    by Enid Blyton

    1941St Clare's, Book 1
  3. Book cover for "Summer Term At St Clare's"

    Summer Term At St Clare's

    by Enid Blyton

    1943St Clare's, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Claudine At St Clare's"

    Claudine At St Clare's

    by Enid Blyton

    1944St Clare's, Book 5
  5. Book cover for "Second Form at St Clare's"

    Second Form at St Clare's

    by Enid Blyton

    1944St Clare's, Book 4
  6. Book cover for "Fifth Formers Of St Clare's"

    Fifth Formers Of St Clare's

    by Enid Blyton

    1945St Clare's, Book 6

The Famous Five books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Five on a Treasure Island"

    Five on a Treasure Island

    by Enid Blyton

    1942The Famous Five, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Five Go Adventuring Again"

    Five Go Adventuring Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1943The Famous Five, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Five Run Away Together"

    Five Run Away Together

    by Enid Blyton

    1944The Famous Five, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Five Go to Smuggler's Top"

    Five Go to Smuggler's Top

    by Enid Blyton

    1945The Famous Five, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Five Go Off in a Caravan"

    Five Go Off in a Caravan

    by Enid Blyton

    1946The Famous Five, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Five on Kirrin Island Again"

    Five on Kirrin Island Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1947The Famous Five, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Five Go Off to Camp"

    Five Go Off to Camp

    by Enid Blyton

    1948The Famous Five, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Five Get Into Trouble"

    Five Get Into Trouble

    by Enid Blyton

    1949The Famous Five, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Five Fall Into Adventure"

    Five Fall Into Adventure

    by Enid Blyton

    1950The Famous Five, Book 9

The Naughtiest Girl books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Naughtiest Girl in the School"

    The Naughtiest Girl in the School

    by Enid Blyton

    1930The Naughtiest Girl, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Here's the Naughtiest Girl!"

    Here's the Naughtiest Girl!

    by Enid Blyton

    1940The Naughtiest Girl, Book 3
  3. Book cover for "The Naughtiest Girl Is a Monitor"

    The Naughtiest Girl Is a Monitor

    by Enid Blyton

    1940The Naughtiest Girl, Book 2
  4. Book cover for "The Naughtiest Girl Again"

    The Naughtiest Girl Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1942The Naughtiest Girl, Book 4

The Secret Seven books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Secret Seven"

    The Secret Seven

    by Enid Blyton

    1949The Secret Seven, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Secret Seven Adventure"

    Secret Seven Adventure

    by Enid Blyton

    1950The Secret Seven, Book 2

The Secret by Enid Blyton books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Secret Island"

    The Secret Island

    by Enid Blyton

    1938The Secret by Enid Blyton, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Secret Of Spiggy Holes"

    The Secret Of Spiggy Holes

    by Enid Blyton

    1940The Secret by Enid Blyton, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Secret Mountain"

    The Secret Mountain

    by Enid Blyton

    1941The Secret by Enid Blyton, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Secret Of Killimooin"

    The Secret Of Killimooin

    by Enid Blyton

    1943The Secret by Enid Blyton, Book 4

Standalone Enid Blyton books

  1. Book cover for "The Disappointed Sprites"

    The Disappointed Sprites

    by Enid Blyton

    1926
  2. Book cover for "Ten Minute Tales"

    Ten Minute Tales

    by Enid Blyton

    1934
  3. Book cover for "The Adventures Of The Wishing-Chair"

    The Adventures Of The Wishing-Chair

    by Enid Blyton

    1937Wishing Chair, Book 1
  4. Book cover for "The Magical Adventures of the Wishing Chair"

    The Magical Adventures of the Wishing Chair

    by Enid Blyton

    1937Wishing Chair, Book 2
  5. Book cover for "Mr Galliano's Circus"

    Mr Galliano's Circus

    by Enid Blyton

    1938Mr Galliano’s Circus, Book 1
  6. Book cover for "Hurrah for the Circus!"

    Hurrah for the Circus!

    by Enid Blyton

    1939Mr Galliano’s Circus, Book 2
  7. Book cover for "Josie, Click And Bun and The Little Tree House"

    Josie, Click And Bun and The Little Tree House

    by Enid Blyton

    1939Josie Click and Bun, Book 1
  8. Book cover for "The Enchanted Wood"

    The Enchanted Wood

    by Enid Blyton

    1939Magic Faraway Tree, Book 1
  9. Book cover for "Tales of Betsy-May"

    Tales of Betsy-May

    by Enid Blyton

    1940
  10. Book cover for "The Children of Cherry Tree Farm"

    The Children of Cherry Tree Farm

    by Enid Blyton

    1940The Children of Cherry Tree Farm, Book 1
  11. Book cover for "Five O'Clock Tales"

    Five O'Clock Tales

    by Enid Blyton

    1941The O'Clock Tales Collection, Book 1
  12. Book cover for "The Adventures of Mr Pink-Whistle"

    The Adventures of Mr Pink-Whistle

    by Enid Blyton

    1941Mr Pink Whistle, Book 1
  13. Book cover for "The Adventurous Four"

    The Adventurous Four

    by Enid Blyton

    1941The Adventurous Four, Book 1
  14. Book cover for "The Further Adventures Of Josie, Click And Bun"

    The Further Adventures Of Josie, Click And Bun

    by Enid Blyton

    1941Josie Click and Bun, Book 2
  15. Book cover for "Circus Days Again"

    Circus Days Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1942Mr Galliano’s Circus, Book 3
  16. Book cover for "Hello Mr Twiddle"

    Hello Mr Twiddle

    by Enid Blyton

    1942Mr Twiddle, Book 1
  17. Book cover for "Mary Mouse and the Doll's House"

    Mary Mouse and the Doll's House

    by Enid Blyton

    1942Mary Mouse, Book 1
  18. Book cover for "More Adventures on Willow Farm"

    More Adventures on Willow Farm

    by Enid Blyton

    1942The Children of Cherry Tree Farm, Book 3
  19. Book cover for "Shadow The Sheepdog"

    Shadow The Sheepdog

    by Enid Blyton

    1942
  20. Book cover for "Six O'Clock Tales"

    Six O'Clock Tales

    by Enid Blyton

    1942The O'Clock Tales Collection, Book 2
  21. Book cover for "The Children of Willow Farm"

    The Children of Willow Farm

    by Enid Blyton

    1942The Children of Cherry Tree Farm, Book 2
  22. Book cover for "The Magic Brush And Other Stories"

    The Magic Brush And Other Stories

    by Enid Blyton

    1942Popular Rewards, Book 1
  23. Book cover for "Bimbo and Topsy"

    Bimbo and Topsy

    by Enid Blyton

    1943
  24. Book cover for "More Adventures of Mary Mouse"

    More Adventures of Mary Mouse

    by Enid Blyton

    1943Mary Mouse, Book 2
  25. Book cover for "Seven O'clock Tales"

    Seven O'clock Tales

    by Enid Blyton

    1943The O'Clock Tales Collection, Book 3
  26. Book cover for "Smuggler Ben"

    Smuggler Ben

    by Enid Blyton

    1943
  27. Book cover for "The Children's Life of Christ"
  28. Book cover for "The Magic Faraway Tree"

    The Magic Faraway Tree

    by Enid Blyton

    1943Magic Faraway Tree, Book 2
  29. Book cover for "Little Mary Mouse Again"

    Little Mary Mouse Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1944Mary Mouse, Book 3
  30. Book cover for "Hello, Little Mary Mouse"

    Hello, Little Mary Mouse

    by Enid Blyton

    1945Mary Mouse, Book 4
  31. Book cover for "The Caravan Family"

    The Caravan Family

    by Enid Blyton

    1945Family, Book 1
  32. Book cover for "Josie, Click And Bun Again"

    Josie, Click And Bun Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Josie Click and Bun, Book 3
  33. Book cover for "Mary Mouse and Her Family"

    Mary Mouse and Her Family

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Mary Mouse, Book 5
  34. Book cover for "The Children At Happy House"

    The Children At Happy House

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Happy House, Book 1
  35. Book cover for "The Folk of the Faraway Tree"

    The Folk of the Faraway Tree

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Magic Faraway Tree, Book 3
  36. Book cover for "The Happy House Children"

    The Happy House Children

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Happy House, Book 2
  37. Book cover for "The Secret Door and Other Stories."

    The Secret Door and Other Stories.

    by Enid Blyton

    1946Popular Rewards, Book 2
  38. Book cover for "A Second Book of Naughty Children"
  39. Book cover for "Happy House Children Again"

    Happy House Children Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1947Happy House, Book 3
  40. Book cover for "The Adventurous Four Again"

    The Adventurous Four Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1947The Adventurous Four, Book 2
  41. Book cover for "The Green Story Book"

    The Green Story Book

    by Enid Blyton

    1947
  42. Book cover for "The Saucy Jane Family"

    The Saucy Jane Family

    by Enid Blyton

    1947Family, Book 2
  43. Book cover for "How Do You Do, Mary Mouse?"

    How Do You Do, Mary Mouse?

    by Enid Blyton

    1948Mary Mouse, Book 6
  44. Book cover for "More About Josie, Click And Bun"

    More About Josie, Click And Bun

    by Enid Blyton

    1948Josie Click and Bun, Book 4
  45. Book cover for "Mr Icy Cold And Other Stories"

    Mr Icy Cold And Other Stories

    by Enid Blyton

    1948Popular Rewards, Book 3
  46. Book cover for "Six Cousins At Mistletoe Farm"

    Six Cousins At Mistletoe Farm

    by Enid Blyton

    1948Six Cousins, Book 1
  47. Book cover for "Tales of the Twins"

    Tales of the Twins

    by Enid Blyton

    1948The Twins, Book 1
  48. Book cover for "The Adventures of Pip"

    The Adventures of Pip

    by Enid Blyton

    1948
  49. Book cover for "Don't be Silly Mr.Twiddle!"

    Don't be Silly Mr.Twiddle!

    by Enid Blyton

    1949Mr Twiddle, Book 2
  50. Book cover for "Hurrah for Mary Mouse"

    Hurrah for Mary Mouse

    by Enid Blyton

    1949Mary Mouse, Book 7
  51. Book cover for "Mr. Pink-Whistle Interferes"

    Mr. Pink-Whistle Interferes

    by Enid Blyton

    1950Mr Pink Whistle, Book 2
  52. Book cover for "Six Cousins Again"

    Six Cousins Again

    by Enid Blyton

    1950Six Cousins, Book 2

Author bio

Enid Blyton was born in East Dulwich, London, in 1897 and grew up in Beckenham, Kent. Her childhood interests included reading, music and the natural world, with her father encouraging her curiosity about plants and animals. Those interests remained visible in stories where a country walk, an unfamiliar creature or the chance to explore could become the beginning of something larger.

Writing was part of her life before it became her occupation. As a schoolgirl, she contributed stories to a magazine she created with friends, and she later trained as a teacher rather than pursuing a place at music school. Working with children gave her opportunities to tell stories aloud, try out poems and songs, and see which ideas held a young audience's attention.

Her first book, the poetry collection Child Whispers, appeared in 1922.

Blyton's early work included educational material and contributions to magazines, alongside the fiction that would become her main occupation. She edited Sunny Stories, a publication in which many of her characters and ideas reached children before appearing between book covers. That regular contact with readers helped create a writing life built around many forms: brief stories, poems, serial adventures and longer books that could carry a familiar group through another holiday or school term.

Fantasy was one route into her world. The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair gives children a way to travel beyond ordinary surroundings, while The Enchanted Wood turns a place near home into an entrance to changing lands and unusual friendships. Her magical stories often begin with recognisable childhood situations, then introduce something that makes the rules uncertain. Exploring is exciting, but getting home or correcting a mistake can become just as important.

Her mystery and school stories offer different kinds of independence. Five on a Treasure Island brings together cousins who investigate while adults are occupied elsewhere, and the Famous Five continued through twenty-one original novels. In First Term at Malory Towers, Darrell Rivers faces the less physical challenge of finding friends and controlling her temper. These settings let children make decisions, get things wrong and work out how to repair the consequences.

Friendship is often the link between a hidden passage and a school dormitory.

Blyton married editor Hugh Pollock in 1924, and they had two daughters, Gillian and Imogen. Much of her writing was done at Green Hedges, the family home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. After that marriage ended, she married surgeon Kenneth Waters in 1943. Her adult life included gardening and an interest in the countryside, while her published work reached readers through an unusually wide range of characters and formats.

Noddy introduced younger children to a toy community, while older readers could move towards detectives, outdoor adventures and school friendships. Her books have also been adapted for television and film, extending the lives of characters first encountered on the page. Blyton developed dementia in her later years and died in 1968. Her stories remain in print, with later editions and continuations giving new readers routes into the imaginative worlds she created.

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