still fantastic a second time round
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I have just read this story to my 5 year old and he has enjoyed every minute of it.He now wants me to read him the rest of the series, most of which i still have from when i was a child. Although the books may seem a little old fashioned [i dont think many people have a supper time bell any more], this doesnt spoil the story at all and if any questions are asked, then it is a great opportunity to teach them a little social history. I also think its good for children to read what are now classic stories and include the kind of mystery, adventure and interesting characters that children love. There are a lot of great childrens books available and written by more recent authors but i think it would be a shame not to include some of the great authors such as Enid Blyton as they still hold the magic that they did when they were first written.
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In this member of the series, we see the advent of Ern, Mr Goon's nephew. Much of the book centres on Ern and his frightful relationship with the uncle he fears. Fatty and his chums treat Ern shamefully. They do not set a good example at all but eventually feeling guilty - thankfully, and I cannot understand how Ms Blyton went up this avenue. This series never ceases to amaze me as it is so different from her others.
Nevertheless children will enjoy it and hopefully will not be too affected by the unpleasantness. Ern reappears later in the series as a pal to the Find-outers.
It should be impressed on the youngsters that they ought never to get into cars with strangers.
Perhaps I was a bit mean in only giving it 3 stars, but it lacked plot.
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