The New Famous Five: Five and the Forgotten Treasure

The New Famous Five: Five and the Forgotten Treasure by Chris Smith, illustrated by James Lancett and inspired by Enid Blyton
 
Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog are spending the holidays with Professor George Kirrin when a thief steals a top-secret treasure map. If they are going to recover it, George must finally reveal an old adventure involving the original Famous Five.
 
Past and present come together in a race through Kirrin’s caves, cliffs and hidden places. The new group will need courage, quick thinking and teamwork to follow the clues, catch the thief and reach the forgotten treasure before it is too late.
 
Chris Smith brings the Famous Five into a new generation while retaining the secret passages, maps, danger and outdoor adventure that made Enid Blyton’s stories so enduring. James Lancett’s black-and-white illustrations and the book’s location map add visual support to this brisk, suspenseful series opener.