Five on a Treasure Island - JIGSAW Not BOOK
by Blyton, Enid (Darrell Walters Ltd) ; John Cooper Illustrated
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SHERINGHAM, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Whitman, 1975. 1975. Boxed Jigsaw Puzzle of a picture from Five on a treasure Island ' As the Famous Five approached the wreck which lay off Kirrin Island they could see how old and battered it was. What secret did this ship hold? And was there really a treasure of gold ingots hidden .........' Rubbing to box edges and slight damage to box, but still perfectably servicable; picture illustrated by John Cooper; 224 Large piece puzzle makes a puzzle of 47cm x 33 cm - 18.5 inches x 13 inches; All pieces present (I have just made it to check) . Puzzle Vg; .
Synopsis
"Ah, the Famous Five! In this first book, we open with Julian, Dick and Anne at home with their parents, chatting around the breakfast table. Julian asks his mother if they're going to Polseath as usual for the summer holidays—but to the childrens' surprise their parents have decided they want to go away on their own to Scotland. The children must go to stay with their Aunt Fanny and Uncle Quentin, down by the sea at Kirrin Bay. They have a daughter by the name of Georgina, who is very lonely and could do with the company of a few cousins. And so plans are made, and they all pile into the car and set off." [1][1] [1]: http://www.enidblyton.net/famous-five/five-on-a-treasure-island.html
Reviews
On Sep 8 2015, PhillipTaylorMBE said:
THE BEST FOR A FIRST READ!
Enid’s books were the catalyst which encouraged me to start reading more than 50 years ago. Thank you, Enid. The BBC, many libraries, local authorities and alleged educational experts have been completely wrong about the worth of the Blyton works. I can remember having substantial difficulty obtaining the original books as so many places would not stock them. The stories are great to read for their simplicity and straightforwardness.
When one did find copies of the book they were quite expensive all those years ago but great to own. I loved the letter on the back cover from Enid and the physical appearance of the book which I treasured as a youngster with the way the books were produced then which made them somehow much easier to read.
It’s a delight to read the stories again in middle age although recent editing has diminished some of the memories I have of the original editions and words used then (but I am now getting old). Never mind… these books remain one of my best friends for life: they began my reading adventure so do read these special adventures for yourselves.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peakirk Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75734
- Title
- Five on a Treasure Island - JIGSAW Not BOOK
- Author
- Blyton, Enid (Darrell Walters Ltd) ; John Cooper Illustrated
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- UK: Whitman, 1975
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- Jigsaw, Famous, Five
- Bookseller catalogs
- juvenile / Enid Blyton;
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SHERINGHAM, Norfolk
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