Small Hardback (with Dust-Jacket), Good Condition, 1982, 160 pages, ISBN 0 416 66600 0

The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage – Enid Blyton

The First Adventure of the Five Find-Outers and Dog

Illustrated by Mary Gernat

This is the first of Enid Blyton’s thrilling Mystery books. Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets – and Buster the dog – turn detectives when a mysterious fire destroys a thatched cottage in their village. Calling themselves the ‘Five Find-Outers and Dog’ they set out to solve the mystery and discover the culprit. Footprints, a strange tramp, and a certain Mt Smellie are the clues which lead them on a most exciting trail – in spite of the interference of Mr Goon, the village policeman. The final solution however, surprises Mr Goon even more than the Find-Outers. They can hardly wait for the next mystery to come along!