So many books, so little time

I grew up with these books. Those are the books I can recall reading at my earliest outside school. I remember the books being very gripping and always had good, suspenseful stories. Just recently I was looking at my old stuff and found a couple of these books lying somewhere in the store. It brought back great memories and nostalgia of being lost in the English countryside with these adventurous kids.

Blyton's group of characters was very likable. There was great chemistry between all of them and I particularly appreciate how she also wrote believable flaws in those kids. They made frequent mistakes, were often stupid & irresponsible. But they were good kids who only meant the best and some adventure. Timmy was well written for an animal and a lovable old dog from what I remember.

The best part of the books was the atmosphere Blyton built. The kids get together over holidays and often used to go out to camp, hike or trips in the countryside. The description of the English countryside was apt & I enjoyed her description/mentions of food.

I have a copy of Five Go To Smuggler's Top and I remember it being one of the favorites. Well, maybe I will just relive the old days and revist this book over the weekend.

Anyone a fan of FF from Enid Blyton?

EDIT: Sorry I have not been able to reply to most of you. I did not expect to see this post to get this much attention. But it warms my heart to know that so many of you grew up with Famous Five & other Enid Blytons. I used to think these were obscure books now written decades ago and not apparently well received by critics but apparently that is not the case. They still continue to be read and enjoyed. Thanks a lot folks for your contributions and comments, really enjoyed reading them. So many of us have joyful memories of the Five!