Description

The Mystery of Holly Lane is the eleventh installment in Enid Blyton’s beloved Five Find-Outers and Dog series, first published in 1953. This children’s mystery novel follows the adventures of Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets, and their dog Buster as they uncover a puzzling case involving a missing sum of money and the mysterious disappearance of furniture from a cottage in Holly Lane.​

📖 Overview

The story begins when Larry, in an attempt to practice his detective skills, disguises himself as a window cleaner and visits a cottage in Holly Lane. There, he discovers that the elderly owner has been robbed of a hidden stash of money, and soon after, the furniture vanishes as well. The Find-Outers, with their keen observational skills and teamwork, embark on a mission to solve the mystery, all while competing with the bumbling local policeman, Mr. Goon, who is also investigating the case 

🖼️ Illustrations

The original 1953 edition was illustrated by Treyer Evans, whose artwork complemented Blyton’s storytelling by bringing the characters and settings to life. Over the years, various editions have featured different illustrators, but Evans’ illustrations remain iconic among fans of the series.​

📚 Availability

While the 1953 first edition is a collector’s item