Famous Five book 1 · 1942
Five on a Treasure Island
Julian, Dick and Anne go to stay with their aunt and uncle at Kirrin Cottage and meet their cousin George, a girl who wants to be a boy, and her dog Timmy. George owns a small island in the bay with a ruined castle, and a storm reveals a wreck with a secret.
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Book facts
- Author
- Enid Blyton
- Series
- Famous Five, book 1 of 21
- Published
- 1942
- Setting
- Set in the fictional Kirrin, Dorset
- Characters charted
- 6
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Five on a Treasure Island
6 recurring or key characters from Enid Blyton’s chart. Introduces Julian Kirrin, Dick Kirrin, Anne Kirrin, George Kirrin and 2 more.
Lead 4
- Julian KirrinFirst appearanceEldest and in charge
- Dick KirrinFirst appearanceJulian's cheerful brother
- Anne KirrinFirst appearanceYoungest, who keeps house
- George KirrinFirst appearanceTomboy cousin who owns Kirrin Island
Major 1
- TimmyFirst appearanceGeorge's dog
Minor and cameo 1
- Uncle QuentinFirst appearanceGeorge's scientist father
Also featuring these characters
Other Enid Blyton books that share the most characters with Five on a Treasure Island.
- Five Run Away Together1944 · Famous Five · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Five Go to Smuggler's Top1945 · Famous Five · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Five Go Off in a Caravan1946 · Famous Five · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Five on Kirrin Island Again1947 · Famous Five · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon