But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin air-but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But Uncle Quentin isn't really alone on the island-someone is watching his every move. What is Uncle Quentin up to, all alone on Kirrin Island? He won't let anyone visit, not even George and the rest of the famous Five. Unfortunately some of the circus people have more sinister plans than just clowning around. On their caravan holiday, the gang are thrilled when they stumble across a circus troupe. Who's been on George's island? What is locked inside the the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers-until they hear a child scream.Ĭan there still be smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house, and discover lots of brilliant hiding places, even underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to sea-who are they? There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think they know who it is, but they need to prove it! Where can they find evidence? The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding place is all they need to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncover the true culprit! but they're not alone and time is running out. There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island, but where's the treasure? The Five are on the trail, looking for clues. The very first Famous Five adventure featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, and tomboy George along with her beloved dog, Timmy. Her parents are known to Julian, Dick and Anne as Uncle Quentin and Aunt Fanny. Most kids just have a dog, but George's parents own Kirrin Island and let her run around on it as if it were her play-thing. She has a dog called Timmy-oh yes, and an island. She hates it when people call her by her correct name, Georgina. George is actually a girl who wants so desperately to be a boy she crops her hair and struts about doing boy things.

Julian, Dick and Anne get together with their cousin George in the first adventure, Five On A Treasure Island.

The Famous Five are a group of children who have the sort of adventures most kids dream about, in a world where ginger beer flows and ham rolls are a staple diet.

Famous five on kirrin island again