Five Run Away Together: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Five Run Away Together by Enid Blyton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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.
Quick facts about Five Run Away Together
- Title: Five Run Away Together
- Author: Enid Blyton
- First published: 1942
- Genre: famous five (fictitious characters), juvenile fiction, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1948504W
Where to read Five Run Away Together
Five Run Away Together by Enid Blyton is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Five Run Away Together about?
Julian, Dick and Anne arrive in Kirrin Cottage to stay with George (real name Georgina) for the holidays.
Who wrote Five Run Away Together?
Five Run Away Together was written by Enid Blyton.
When was Five Run Away Together published?
Five Run Away Together was first published in 1942.



