The Circus Of Adventure

By (author) Blyton Enid
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The Circus of Adventure is a children''s classic from Enid Blyton, with a beautifully illustrated cover from rising picture-book star Rebecca Cobb.
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The Circus of Adventure is the seventh exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children''s writers of all time.

Why did Bill have to bring the babyish Gustavus with them on holiday? Jack knows he’ll only be trouble . . .

But when Gustavus is kidnapped, along with Philip, Dinah and Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot bravely set out to rescue them, leading them to a faraway land and the discovery of a plot to kill the King!

Biographical note

Enid Blyton, who died in 1968, is one of the most successful children’s authors of all time. She wrote over 700 books, which have been translated into more than forty languages and have sold more than 400 million copies around the world. Her stories of magic, adventure and friendship continue to enchant children the world over. Enid Blyton’s beloved works include The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, Malory Towers, The Faraway Tree and the Adventure series.

Rebecca Cobb is a rising star in children''s picture books. Having collaborated on two picture storybooks with the Orange Prize winner Helen Dunmore, Rebecca''s debut solo project, the hugely accomplished and heart-breakingly beautiful Missing Mummy, was published by Macmillan in 2011. The gorgeously funny and well-received Lunchtime followed and, in addition, Rebecca''s stunning illustrations accompanied Julia''s Donaldson''s wonderfully lyrical story in The Paper Dolls. Aunt Amelia, Rebecca Cobb''s third picture book, is every bit as warm, engaging and original as her existing books, and is sure to continue to establish her as a real ''one to watch''. Rebecca lives in Cornwall.

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The Circus of Adventure is a children''s classic from Enid Blyton, with a beautifully illustrated cover from rising picture-book star Rebecca Cobb.
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Enid Blyton is one of the best-loved children’s authors of all time. Originally published between 1944 and 1955, her wonderful Adventure series follows the adventures of four children: Philip, Jack, Dinah and Lucy-Ann, along with Jack’s talking pet parrot, Kiki. Join the four friends as they travel to islands, castles, mountains and many other exciting locations, solving mysteries and finding themselves caught up in adventures more thrilling – and dangerous – than they could have imagined. Including The River of Adventure and The Circus of Adventure, Blyton’s irresistible writing makes this classic series a must read for any child looking for a new adventure.