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The Five Find-Outers and Dog (not to be confused with The Famous Five), also known as the Enid Blyton Mystery Series, is a series of children's mystery books written by Enid Blyton and first published between 1943 and 1961. Set in the fictitious village of Peterswood, close to Marlow, Buckinghamshire, the children encounter a mystery every school holiday, always solving the puzzle before Mr Goon, the village policeman, much to his annoyance.Characters
* Fatty (Frederick Algernon Trotteville) - the leader of the five. He was given the nickname Fatty by the other children because of his initials (F.A.T.) and his stout build. An only child, he receives generous amounts of pocket money from his parents and wealthy relatives. His wealth causes some friction with the other children, especially Pip, but Fatty is always willing to share his money with the group, often buying rounds of cakes, drinks and ice-creams. Fatty also uses his pocket money to finance his interest in disguises and stores a large collection of clothes, wigs, grease-paint, cheek-pads, false teeth and other items in his shed at the bottom of the garden. Fatty is a skilled orator and poet, and able to create poetry ad-lib. He always comes top of his form at school and his ambition when he grows up is to become a detective. Bets adores Fatty and is very loyal to him.* Larry (Lawrence Daykin) – the eldest of the five and was the original leader of the Five Find-Outers, passing the role to Fatty (somewhat reluctantly) after the second mystery. Fatty however justifies his new role by demonstrating the use of invisible writing and escaping from a closed room. Larry is somewhat jealous of Fatty.
* Daisy (Margaret Daykin) – Larry's younger sister. Creating the Five Find-Outers was Daisy's idea.
* Pip (Philip Hilton) – The same age as Daisy. Pip often teases his younger sister, Bets.
* Bets (Elizabeth Hilton) – Pip's young sister, and the youngest of the Five Find-Outers. She adores Fatty and he is very fond of her. In contrast to Fatty's rather relaxed parents, Mr and Mrs Hilton are quite strict and often take a dim view of Pip and Bets's sleuthing activities, wishing that Pip especially would direct the same amount of energy into his schoolwork. In the mystery of the hidden house in fact the Hiltons forbid Pip and Bets from getting involved in mysteries. Bets is often the first to spot vital clues and also tends to see through Fatty's disguises before anyone else.
* Buster – Fatty's jet-black Scottish Terrier. He thinks the world of Fatty and his favourite pastime is to nip at Mr Goon's ankles.
Other recurring characters are:
* Theophilus Goon (or Mr Goon as he is known) – the village policeman, who is outwitted by the five children in every story. Mr Goon would dearly love promotion, but considers the children to be hindering him rather than helping. To chase them away he often tells them to 'Clear Orf' (instead of clear off). Consequently, the children have given him the nick name 'Clear-Orf'.
* Ern Goon (short for Ernest) – Mr. Goon's nephew. Ern is introduced in the book Mystery of the Hidden House. Ern is a great lover of poetry, or 'portry' as he calls it, though he never finished any poem (or 'pome' as he calls it) but Fatty can always finish it for him. That's one of the reason that he is a great admirer of Fatty. Ern has two twin brothers, Sid and Perce. Sid has a fondness for toffee, so much so that he has trouble speaking or being understood. At one time, Mr Goon scolded Perce for sucking stick me tight toffees in front of 'royalty'. (Actually just the Find-outers in disguise.) Ern can be considered to be the sixth member of the group.
* Inspector (then Chief Inspector, then Superintendent) Jenks – the head of the local police department. Because the Five are resented by Mr Goon, the children always telephone the Inspector when they have solved a mystery. Over the course of the books he becomes a great friend of the children. Jenks is based on a real character from Blyton's home town who was promoted through the ranks of the police just as was his fictional counterpart. He becomes acquainted with the Five Find-Outers while fishing. He admires the children, especially Fatty, much to the dismay of Mr. Goon.
Timeline
At the beginning of the series, Larry is 13, Fatty, Pip and Daisy are 12, and Bets is 8. Bets goes to day school, whereas all the others go to boarding school. The series spans across school holidays beginning with the Easter holidays and cycles through Summer and Christmas holidays. During all holidays the children solve a mystery till Mystery of the Invisible Thief. However there is a break here. After this the next mystery is in the next summer holidays.
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| 1 | THE MYSTERY OF THE BURNT COTTAGE | Download | Details |
| 2 | THE MYSTERY OF THE DISSAPPRING CAT | Download | Details |
| 3 | THE MYSTERY OF THE SECRET ROOM | Download | Details |
| 4 | THE MYSTERY THE SPITEFUL LETTERS | Download | Details |
| 5 | THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING NECKLACE | Download | Details |
| 6 | THE MYSTERY OF THE HIDDEN HOUSE | Download | Details |
| 7 | THE MYSTERY OF THE PANTOMIME CAT | Download | Details |
| 8 | THE MYSTERY OF THE INVISIBLE THIEF | Download | Details |
| 9 | THE MYSTERY OF THE VANISHED PRINCE | Download | Details |
| 10 | THE MYSTERY OF THE STRANGE BUNDLE | Download | Details |
| 11 | THE MYSTERY OF HOLLY LAND | Download | Details |
| 12 | THE MYSTERY OF TALLY-HO COTTAGE | Download | Details |
| 13 | THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING MAN | Download | Details |
| 14 | THE MYSTERY OF THE STRANGE MESSAGES | Download | Details |
| 15 | THE MYSTERY OF BANSHEE TOWERS | Download | Details |
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The Mystery Series is all about the Five Find-Outers and Dog, a group of children who solve mysteries in the fictitious village of Peterswood. Larry and Daisy (Laurence and Margaret Daykin) together with Pip and Bets (Philip and Elizabeth Hilton) meet Fatty (Frederick Algernon Trotteville) in The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage, the first in a fifteen book series.
When they set about finding out who lit the fire, Bets decides to call them the Five Find-Outers. And dog. Fatty has a dog named Buster, a small black Scottish Terrier. Together the gang solve the mystery, much to the annoyance of Mr Goon, the village policeman, who can't stand the kids and particularly hates that 'nasty yappy little dog.'
| 1. The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage (1943) Who could have set fire to Mr Hick's cottage? The suspects include a tramp and even the housekeeper, Mrs Minns. The Five Find-Outers and Dog aim to solve the mystery before Mr Goon, the grumpy policeman. |
| 2. The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat (1944) Luke was working in the garden when Lady Candling's valuable cat was stolen. But could it have been the cat's carer, Miss Harmer, or even Lady Candling's companion Miss Trimble? The Five Find-Outers and Dog are on the case! |
| 3. The Mystery of the Secret Room (1945) Fatty astonishes Mr Goon with his wonderful disguises, while he tries to discover who is using Miss Crump's old house—and why. Inspector Jenks will help the Five Find-Outers again. And there's a surprise for Mr Goon! |
| 4. The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters (1946) Someone is sending spiteful letters. Gladys and Mrs Moon are terribly upset. There are lots of suspects—it could be gossipy Miss Tittle or Old Nosey, a very curious man. The Five Find-Outers and Dog will find the culprit! |
| 5. The Mystery of the Missing Necklace (1947) Fatty's disguises are better than ever. No one recognises him as a balloon seller, or as the old man in the village. Burglaries are going on and the police are baffled. It's a new mystery for the Five Find-Outers and Dog! |
| 6. The Mystery of the Hidden House (1948) Mr Goon's nephew, Ern, has disappeared on the road to 'Harry's Folly'. Does the gatekeeper, Mr Peters, or Mr Holland know anything about it? The Five Find-Outers and Dog are determined to solve the mystery. |
| 7. The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat (1949) The theatre safe has been broken into and Boysie, the pantomime cat, is top of the list of suspects. But could his friend and fellow actor, Zoe, be the real thief? PC Pippin is on the case with the Five Find-Outers and Dog. |
| 8. The Mystery of the Invisible Thief (1950) Who is the mysterious robber that disappears from the scene of the crime without a trace? What does the strange criss-cross pattern on the ground mean? Can the Five Find-Outers and Dog discover the thief's identity before Mr Goon does? |
| 9. The Mystery of the Vanished Prince (1951) A prince has disappeared and it seems that twin babies are the only clue! Is the prince being held against his will? The Five Find-Outers and Mr Goon's nephew, Ern, intend to track him down and rescue him. |
| 10. The Mystery of the Strange Bundle (1952) What was in the strange bundle that Mr Fellows was seen carrying when he fled his house in the dead of night? And who else is trying to get hold of it? A new puzzle for the Five Find-Outers and Dog to solve! |
| 11. The Mystery of Holly Lane (1953) Money has been stolen from a bungalow called Hollies, and now all the furniture has gone too! Who could the thief possibly be? As usual the Five Find-Outers and Dog are hot on the trail...but, unfortunately, so is Mr Goon! |
| 12. The Mystery of Tally-Ho Cottage (1954) The tenants of Tally-Ho House have vanished—along with a priceless painting! Have the Lorenzos gone for good? Could the Larkins of Tally-Ho Cottage be to blame? The Five Find-Outers and Dog are soon on the thief's trail...with a little help from Ern. |
| 13. The Mystery of the Missing Man (1956) A dangerous criminal is on the run—and he is also the master of disguise! Could it be Mr Tolling? Or do the Fangio twins know the culprit's real indentity? The Five Find-Outers and Dog aim to find out...with a little help from Eunice. |
| 14. The Mystery of the Strange Messages (1957) Who is responsible for the strange messages that keep turning up up for Mr Goon? Are Mr and Mrs Smith involved and does Mrs Hicks know more than she appears to? Fatty and the gang are determined to find out. |
| 15. The Mystery of Banshee Towers (1961) Wailing banshees are not the only mystery at Banshee Towers—it hides other secrets too! Does the turnstile man or the owner know anything about them? Buster and Bingo—as well as the Five Find-Outers—are hot on the trail. |