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The Adventure Series is a collection of children's adventure novels written by Enid Blyton, consisting of eighteen books published between 1975 and 2003. The series features a group of young characters who embark on journeys involving exploration, mystery, and discovery, with each book presenting a new setting and a self-contained narrative. The series is distinct from other Enid Blyton series such as The Secret Series, which includes titles like The Secret Island and The Secret of Spiggy Holes, and does not include the books titled The Secret of Killimooin or The Secret of Moon Castle. The books are intended for young readers and focus on themes of friendship, perseverance, and problem-solving.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of The world's desire

    The world's desire

    1890 · H. Rider Haggard

    This 1890 fantasy novel follows the hero Odysseus as he returns home from a second, previously untold journey to find his home devastated. He then…

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  2. The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window

    1912 · Richard Marsh

    The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window is a novel by Richard Marsh, originally published as The beetle, a mystery. It is…

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  3. Cover of The Island of Adventure

    The Island of Adventure

    1944 · Enid Blyton

    For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot, the summer holidays in Cornwall are everything they had hoped for. They enjoy the beauty of…

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  4. Cover of The Castle of Adventure

    The Castle of Adventure

    1946 · Enid Blyton

    Lucy-Ann, Jack, Dinah, and Philip spend the holidays in a cottage near a strange, deserted castle. While there, they encounter a torch flashing at…

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  5. Cover of The Valley of Adventure

    The Valley of Adventure

    1947 · Enid Blyton

    Dinah, Philip, Jack, and Lucy-Ann mistakenly board the wrong plane at an airport, leading them to a remote valley surrounded by tall mountains. They…

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  6. Cover of The Sea of Adventure

    The Sea of Adventure

    1948 · Enid Blyton

    A mysterious trip to the desolate Northern Isles turns terrifying when Bill is kidnapped. Marooned on a deserted coast far from the mainland, Philip,…

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  7. Cover of The Mountain of Adventure

    The Mountain of Adventure

    1949 · Enid Blyton

    A peaceful vacation in the Welsh mountains seems sure to keep the children out of trouble, but the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them…

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  8. Cover of The Ship of Adventure

    The Ship of Adventure

    1950 · Enid Blyton

    A quiet cruise among the Greek Islands turns into an exciting quest when Philip's pet monkey breaks a birthday present. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and…

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  9. Cover of The Circus of Adventure

    The Circus of Adventure

    1952 · Enid Blyton

    Bill invites a strange, pompous boy home for the holidays, and the children discover he is Prince Aloysius Gramondie, just 11 years old, whose…

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  10. Cover of The River of Adventure

    The River of Adventure

    1955 · Enid Blyton

    Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack expect a river cruise through ancient desert lands to be an adventure in itself, and it certainly is, especially…

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  11. Cover of The island of adventure / The castle of adventure / The valley of adventure

    The island of adventure / The castle of adventure / The valley of adventure

    Year unknown · Enid Blyton

    This volume collects three adventures. In the first, Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack holiday in Cornwall and uncover something sinister on the Isle…

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  12. Cover of Madagascar

    Madagascar

    Year unknown · Daniel Defoe

    The book "Madagascar" is a work of fiction attributed to Daniel Defoe, though it is conjectured to have been edited by him. It includes a vocabulary…

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  13. Cover of The Circus of Adventure and the River of Adventure
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  14. Cover of The Island of Adventure / The Castle of Adventure
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  15. Cover of The life and adventures of James P. Beckwourth, mountaineer, scout, and pioneer, and chief of the Crow nation of Indians
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  16. Cover of The log of a Jack Tar

    The log of a Jack Tar

    Year unknown · James Choyce

    The log of a Jack Tar by James Choyce is a narrative account of the experiences of Captain O'Brien, R.N., detailing his shipwreck, subsequent…

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  17. Cover of The Mountain of Adventure / The Ship of Adventure
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  18. Cover of The Valley of Adventure / The Sea of Adventure
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Adventure Series books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The world's desire”.

How many books are in the The Adventure Series series?

We list 18 books by Enid Blyton , published between 1890–1955.

Where can I buy the The Adventure Series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.