Five Run Away Together

In this classic adventure, Julian, Dick, and Anne join their cousin George and her dog Timmy for a holiday at Kirrin Cottage. Their plans for fun are disrupted when Aunt Fanny falls ill, leaving them with a truly awful temporary cook who even tries to harm Timmy. Fed up, George leads the children in a daring escape to Kirrin Island, where their holiday quickly turns into a thrilling mystery. They discover signs of other visitors, suspect smugglers, and find unsettling clues about a missing young girl. This book is perfect for children aged 8-12 who love solving mysteries and tales of brave children outsmarting adults.

Julian, Dick and Anne arrive in Kirrin Cottage to stay with George (real name Georgina) for the holidays. They plan to spend time exploring Kirrin Island but their happiness is spoilt when Aunt Fanny falls ill and must go to a far-off hospital. They are cared for by Aunt Fanny's temporary cook, Mrs. Stick, who repeatedly tries to poison George's dog. George hatches a plan for all the children to run away to Kirrin Island. While there, the children find evidence of other people visiting the island, and they suspect smugglers. The discovery of a young girl's toys and clothes point to something sinister going on.