The Secret Island
The Secret Island
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1930s
2002
YA
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
In The Secret Island, Enid Blyton follows four children who escape their difficult lives to inhabit a hidden island. Living independently, they create a self-sustained sanctuary and navigate challenges as they explore nature and enjoy newfound freedom while maintaining their secret.
Adventurous
Exciting
Nostalgic
Playful
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
5,573 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Secret Island by Enid Blyton is a charming tale of adventure and self-sufficiency, delighting readers with its imaginative setting and youthful escapades. While praised for its engaging narrative and sense of independence, some criticize its dated elements and lack of character depth. Overall, it's a nostalgic read that captivates young audiences.
Who Should Read The Secret Island?
The ideal reader for Enid Blyton's The Secret Island is a young adventurer who relishes tales of independence and resourcefulness. Similar readers might enjoy J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan or Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons. These books share themes of exploration and the joys of discovering new worlds.
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The Secret Island, published in 1938, is considered one of Enid Blyton's early adventure novels and is the first book in the Secret series.
This book was one of Blyton's first forays into longer children's fiction, setting the stage for her later success with series like The Famous Five and The Adventure Series.
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The book features illustrations by E.H. Davie, contributing to the charm and appeal of Blyton's storytelling during that era.
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1930s
2002
YA
8-12 years
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