Best of Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton is one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time, enchanting generations with her timeless stories full of adventure, friendship, and mystery. Her books, filled with daring escapades, magical lands, and unforgettable characters, continue to capture the hearts of young readers. From the thrilling Famous Five series to the whimsical world of The Faraway Tree, Blyton’s stories encourage curiosity, independence, and imagination. Parents have voted on the very best of Enid Blyton’s works, choosing the books that have stood the test of time and continue to be cherished by children today. Whether you’re introducing her stories to a new reader or revisiting childhood favorites, this list highlights the top Enid Blyton books loved by families worldwide.

(By Enid Blyton) Noddy learns about true friendship as he helps his friends in Toyland, facing challenges from the mischievous goblins along the way.

(By Enid Blyton) Four children run away to a hidden island, where they build a new life away from the adults who mistreated them. But their peaceful existence is threatened when their secret is discovered.

(By Enid Blyton) The magical Wishing-Chair takes Molly and Peter on more incredible journeys, including encounters with witches, gnomes, and a grumpy magician who wants to steal their chair.

(By Enid Blyton) Fatty and his friends stumble upon a locked room in an abandoned house. When they manage to enter, they realize someone has been using it for a sinister purpose.

(By Enid Blyton) Darrell’s final year at Malory Towers is filled with excitement as she prepares for exams, says goodbye to friends, and solves one last school mystery.

(By Enid Blyton) The Five visit Finniston Farm and learn of a buried treasure hidden beneath the old ruins. When greedy treasure hunters arrive, the children must act quickly to find it first.

(By Enid Blyton) New visitors come to the Faraway Tree, including the mischievous and skeptical Connie. The children visit magical lands such as the Land of Presents and the Land of Tempers, learning important lessons along the way.

(By Enid Blyton) A special edition featuring three classic Famous Five adventures: Five on a Treasure Island, Five Go Adventuring Again, and Five Go to Billycock Hill, filled with mystery, treasure hunts, and thrilling escapades.

(By Enid Blyton) Joe, Beth, and Frannie introduce their skeptical cousin, Connie, to the enchanted Faraway Tree. As they visit whimsical lands like the Land of Topsy-Turvy and the Land of Dreams, Connie learns to believe in magic. However, her stubbornness causes trouble for everyone.

(By Enid Blyton) The final book in the Adventure series sees Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack exploring a mysterious river in the Middle East, where they uncover ancient treasures and a secret criminal plot.

(By Enid Blyton) The Five visit Billycock Hill and stumble upon a case involving stolen airplanes and spies.

(By Enid Blyton) A summer holiday on an island turns thrilling when the children discover a secret hideout, a kidnapped scientist, and a hidden underground base.

(By Enid Blyton) The children embark on a daring expedition to a remote mountain, where they discover an ancient secret hidden deep inside.

(By Enid Blyton) The Five visit Demon’s Rocks, a coastal village with a legend of hidden pirate treasure. When they discover a clue leading to the treasure, they must race against a gang of thieves to find it first.

(By Enid Blyton) When George’s housekeeper mistreats a young girl and her disabled father, the Five run away to Kirrin Island. While hiding out, they uncover a shocking kidnapping scheme and must take matters into their own hands.

(By Enid Blyton) Darrell navigates her fourth year at Malory Towers, facing new challenges, a dramatic sports competition, and an unexpected betrayal from a friend.

(By Enid Blyton) A winter holiday turns mysterious when the Five notice strange happenings at an isolated house. Their investigation leads them to a hidden laboratory and a dangerous secret.

(By Enid Blyton) When a fire burns down a cottage, Fatty and his friends investigate. Through clever detective work, they identify an unexpected culprit.

(By Enid Blyton) A series of burglaries baffle the police, as the thief seems to vanish into thin air. Fatty and his friends must use all their detective skills to track down the elusive culprit.

(By Enid Blyton) The children accidentally board the wrong plane and end up stranded in a remote valley, where they must survive while uncovering a hidden Nazi treasure.

(By Enid Blyton) When a theater robbery occurs, suspicion falls on an actor in a pantomime cat costume. But Fatty and his team suspect there’s more to the case than meets the eye.

(By Enid Blyton) The Five are asked to protect Berta, a wealthy American girl, from kidnappers. While keeping her safe, they also uncover a smuggling ring operating along the coast.

(By Enid Blyton) During a camping trip, the children hear rumors of eerie ghost trains appearing at night. Their curiosity leads them to discover a dangerous gang using underground tunnels for criminal activities.

(By Enid Blyton) In their last adventure, the Find-Outers investigate a strange mystery at Banshee Towers, where eerie howls and missing paintings lead them to an art fraud case.

(By Enid Blyton) The last book in the Malory Towers series, following Darrell and her classmates as they face final exams, make lifelong friendships, and say goodbye to their beloved school.

(By Enid Blyton) As senior students, Pat and Isabel face the responsibility of setting an example while dealing with jealousies, school plays, and a shocking revelation about one of their classmates.

(By Enid Blyton) The children visit a remote castle and uncover a sinister plot involving stolen scientific secrets and dangerous criminals.

(By Enid Blyton) A simple hiking trip turns into a thrilling mystery when the Five discover a hidden map, an escaped convict, and a buried treasure.

(By Enid Blyton) Darrell and her classmates return for their second year at Malory Towers, where they deal with new friendships, school pranks, and a dramatic school performance.

(By Enid Blyton) Pat and Isabel move up to the second form, facing new challenges, including an arrogant new girl and a classmate who tries to cheat her way to success.

(By Enid Blyton) The Five visit Whispering Island, rumored to be haunted. Instead of ghosts, they uncover a gang of criminals using the island for smuggling.

(By Enid Blyton) A tutor comes to Kirrin Cottage for the holidays, but the children suspect he is involved in a burglary. Their suspicions grow when they discover a hidden passage leading to a secret room.

(By Enid Blyton) Joe, Beth, and Frannie move to the countryside and discover the magical Enchanted Wood, home to the Faraway Tree. They meet fascinating characters like Moon-Face and Silky the Fairy, embarking on incredible adventures.

(By Enid Blyton) In their final adventure, the Five are drawn into a case involving a top-secret scientific project and missing documents.

(By Enid Blyton) The Five visit Mystery Moor, where they encounter gypsies and uncover a strange operation happening in the foggy marshes. Their curiosity leads them into a dangerous adventure as they try to uncover the truth.

(By Enid Blyton) Molly and Peter discover a magical chair that takes them on wild adventures, from escaping a giant’s castle to helping elves recover stolen goods.

(By Enid Blyton) After a storm damages Kirrin Cottage, the Five stay at Smuggler’s Top, a mysterious house built on a hill surrounded by marshes. They soon realize that tunnels beneath the house are being used for smuggling, and they must expose the criminals before they escape.

(By Enid Blyton) A summer holiday in a caravan leads to an unexpected adventure when the Five stumble upon a kidnapped scientist hidden in a ruined castle.

(By Enid Blyton) A delightful collection of short stories filled with adventure, humor, and life lessons, perfect for young readers.

(By Enid Blyton) Fatty leads the Find-Outers into an investigation that turns out to be more dangerous than they expected, involving a hidden house used for criminal activities.

(By Enid Blyton) A collection of short stories featuring quirky characters, including a monkey who steals bananas and a clever young detective.

(By Enid Blyton) Peter, Janet, and their five friends form the Secret Seven club and embark on their first investigation. They uncover a strange man sneaking around an old house and rescue a kidnapped girl.

(By Enid Blyton) The O’Sullivan twins, Pat and Isabel, are sent to St Clare’s, a strict boarding school. Initially resentful, they eventually learn the importance of friendship, honesty, and teamwork as they settle into their new school life.

(By Enid Blyton) The second book in the St Clare’s series, following Pat and Isabel as they return to school, where they learn more about teamwork and responsibility while dealing with a troublesome new student.

(By Enid Blyton) Spoiled Elizabeth Allen is sent to Whyteleafe School, where she tries to misbehave so she can be expelled. However, she soon learns the importance of kindness and cooperation.

(By Enid Blyton) Darrell Rivers returns for her third year at Malory Towers. A new student, Zerelda, struggles to fit in, while another girl, Mavis, nearly ruins her future due to arrogance. Darrell and her friends also take part in an exciting school play.

(By Enid Blyton) When the children befriend a circus troupe, they get caught up in a thrilling mystery involving a missing prince and a dangerous conspiracy.

(By Enid Blyton) A shipwreck off the coast leads the children into an exciting adventure involving a lost treasure map and dangerous villains.

(By Enid Blyton) The twins’ final term at St Clare’s brings new friendships, exciting events, and a mystery involving a girl with a troubled past.

(By Enid Blyton) The children travel to a mysterious sea-filled cavern, where they uncover smugglers and an ancient legend about sunken treasure.

(By Enid Blyton) Darrell Rivers begins her first term at Malory Towers, a boarding school by the sea. She makes friends and enemies while learning valuable life lessons, including how to control her fiery temper.

(By Enid Blyton) A collection of three magical adventures (The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Folk of the Faraway Tree), where children explore the ever-changing lands at the top of the Faraway Tree.

(By Enid Blyton) Fatty and his friends investigate a case of burglary and fraud when a poor man’s house is mysteriously emptied of its belongings overnight.

(By Enid Blyton) A new school year brings fresh faces, new adventures, and unexpected twists as Darrell and her friends take on leadership roles.

(By Enid Blyton) Claudine, a lively and mischievous French girl, joins St Clare’s, shaking up the school with her bold and witty personality.

(By Enid Blyton) The girls in the fifth form take on new responsibilities. Darrell is chosen as a leader, while a deceitful student causes trouble. As the term progresses, tensions rise, leading to a dramatic climax.

(By Enid Blyton) Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog visit Kirrin Island, where they stumble upon an ancient shipwreck. When they discover clues leading to hidden treasure, they must outsmart thieves who are after it. This book introduces readers to the Famous Five and sets the stage for their thrilling adventures.

(By Enid Blyton) George’s scientist father is conducting secret experiments on Kirrin Island, but spies are watching his every move. When danger looms, the Five must uncover the mystery behind the strangers lurking nearby.

(By Enid Blyton) A caravan holiday takes an adventurous turn when the Five encounter circus performers and uncover a smuggling ring hiding in the hills.

(By Enid Blyton) A charming and humorous book written from a dog’s perspective, filled with heartwarming stories and witty observations.

(By Enid Blyton) George and Timmy go camping alone, but after witnessing mysterious lights and hearing strange noises, the rest of the Five join her to uncover the truth behind the eerie happenings.

(By Enid Blyton) A daring gang of jewel thieves is on the loose, and Fatty and his friends must use disguises and clever tricks to track them down.

(By Enid Blyton) A Malaysian adaptation of Blyton’s mystery stories, following a young detective team as they investigate the disappearance of a valuable Siamese cat.

(By Enid Blyton) A cycling trip turns dangerous when the Five unknowingly cross paths with dangerous criminals. Mistaken for spies, they are locked up in a secret location. With no one knowing where they are, they must use their wits to escape.

(By Enid Blyton) While holidaying on the coast of Cornwall, the Five hear tales of "wreckers" who once lured ships onto the rocks. When strange signals are seen at night, they investigate a modern-day smuggling operation.