by Enid Blyton · Hamlyn young books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780603554452
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«The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage» is Enid Blyton's children's mystery novel, published by Hamlyn young books in paperback (160 pages, in English).
When a fire destroys the thatched cottage in Mr. Hick's garden, Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets and the dog Buster call themselves the Five Find-Outers and Dog and start investigating on their own. While the local policeman, Mr. Goon, follows his own line, they gather clues among the neighbors; the final resolution surprises both the children and the policeman.
First installment of the Five Find-Outers series; the work was originally published in 1943 and this English edition is from 1997.
For young readers aged 9 and up, especially for those starting out with classic mysteries.
Enid Mary Blyton was an English children's writer. She is one of the best-selling writers of all time in the realm of children's literature. Blyton's books have been worldwide best-sellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies, and have been translated into ninety languages. As of June 2019, Blyton was the fourth-most translated author. She wrote on a wide range of topics, including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical narratives. She is best remembered for her Noddy, The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, and Malory Towers books, although she also wrote many others, including St. Clare's, The Naughtiest Girl, and The Faraway Tree series.
