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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By JB
Format:Audio Cassette
My son is 5 and loved being read this book. We have enjoyed other Secret Seven books and this was the best to date, mostly because it grips from the beginning and never lets go. Rich ladies with necklaces, gruff policemen, jolly detectives and queer circus folk... lots of fun! Incidentally, we are reading a Famous Five book right now - it's great but is a slightly more "advanced" read as it contains more descriptive than any Secret Seven book (which focus more on the action). If the books I've read are typical of their respective series, I'd recommend Secret Seven for reading to 5-7 year olds and reading by 6-8 year olds, and Famous Five books for reading to 6-8 year olds and reading by 7-9 year olds. I don't have experience of older children, so can't say if they would enjoy these books.
44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is a great book for children who are moving beyond very simple short chapter books to more extended reading. For any parent who is worried that their child will be put off by the increased number of lines per page, you will find there is no real need for concern. The text is quite simple, and your child will get so involved with the story that they will not notice the increased length of the reading. Be warned though that the style of speech used by the children in the story is rather stilted and old-fashioned by today's standards - ie the language style is upper middle-class British. On the other hand, it is always worthwhile exposing your child to a range of writing styles.
I beg to differ with the reviewer who recommended the book for ages 4 to 8. If you like to read aloud to your child, I would suggest the book is suitable for ages 6 to 9. Alternatively, the book is suitable for any reader who is about to take the bold step from a short chapter story to a longer chapter book. This book will give your child greater confidence in his or her reading.
"The Secret Seven" is the first in the series of Secret Seven books by Enid Blyton. The title is virtually self-explanatory, involving a club, adventures and mystery. The plot is complex enough for your child to enjoy, yet not so complex that you need to continually explain nuances. The benefit of this is that your child will be able to read the book with far greater fluency.
I hope this was of some use to you!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
`In this, the Seven's first adventure together, Jack's adventure on a snowy night leads them to an old house, a deaf caretaker, and a thrilling mystery!' is the blurb of the first book of the Secret Seven series, and I like the part when one of the members forget one of the other members, as shown here: "Let's see--we want one for Pam, one for Colin, one for Jack, one for Barbara--who's the seventh of us? I've forgotten." The answer is George! The first mystery is about the old house opposite there own. There is a thief in there apart from the deaf old caretaker of the house!
As a first book in a series, this story is quite light and simple, but a lot of fun. It neatly paves the way for a series of similar but more involved stories to come. I would rate this book: 7/ 10.
As a first book in a series, this story is quite light and simple, but a lot of fun. It neatly paves the way for a series of similar but more involved stories to come. I would rate this book: 7/ 10.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Enid Blyton does it again! Enid Blyton has managed to produce yet another thrilling story for her young reading audience. This book highlights Enid Blyton's talent for capturing the imagination of her readers, while simultaneously indulging their senses through vivid description. A text of this calibre serves to heighten the awareness of children regarding works of fiction, and instills in them the desire to produce imaginative essays of their own. Having read Enid Blyton's books myself as a child, I was more than pleased that my young son was hugely appreciative when I purchased a copy for him to read. I am not at all surprised that Enid Blyton's work is appreciated by children of the twenty-first century, as it is the kind of text which is able to withstand the test of time. In my opinion, this book, along with any other Enid Blyton text, is a huge asset to any child's bookshelf, as it is not only an exciting read, but it stimulates the creativity which is inside every child.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Benton
Format:Paperback
Bought this for my 9yr old son, i read most of the secret seven books when i was young and i convinced him to try this, he finished it in less than a week and totally loved it and now wants more secret seven books! Highly recommended for youngsters with a sense for adventure.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a review by my 10 year old son....
The Secret Seven Adventure is a great book about 7 people Peter,Janet,Barbara,Colin,Pam and George. The story is about a robbery which the secret seven saw. The Secret Seven are determined to get to the bottom of it but they keep on getting to things that lead to knowhere! This is an easy to read book. The age range is 6-12 year olds.
The Secret Seven Adventure is a great book about 7 people Peter,Janet,Barbara,Colin,Pam and George. The story is about a robbery which the secret seven saw. The Secret Seven are determined to get to the bottom of it but they keep on getting to things that lead to knowhere! This is an easy to read book. The age range is 6-12 year olds.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Melissa Chew
Format:Hardcover
I think Enid Blyton made a successful time writing this edition. Out of all the books I've read, I think my favorite is The Secret Seven Adventure. I'm really sure whoever buys this book, will be very glad. Those who doesn't enjoy adventurous and mysterious books, I think they will, if they start on this book. I bet if you read this book at night and your parents say,"Lights out," you'll still be reading it because they don't know like you know how bizarre this book is. I think you wouldn't waste a single cent buying this book because it's sooooo cooooool!!!!!
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Super Secret Seven
The Seven children, Peter, Colin, Jack, Janet, Barbara, Pam and George, have formed a secret society together, aptly named The Secret Seven. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story
Trying to get my son used to listening to stories, he's at an in between stage, he cannot read but is past baby books, the stories are good
Published 1 month ago by Catherine LYNCH
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BRILLIANT
bedtime is the worst.......ooops....was. these stories on cd are wonderful. thrilling and full of adventure. great for infants and juniors, as well as parents...... Read more
Published 2 months ago by irate mum
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Good book . I find it a bit sexiest though ! My friends read it all the time.The next one is probably just as good (i hope )
Published 2 months ago by Stella Gibbons
3.0 out of 5 stars
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This book was a brilliant mystery story, and I completly loved it.
The secret seven are wonderful children and are very loving and kind!
The secret seven are wonderful children and are very loving and kind!
Published 2 months ago by Lucy Locket
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Awesome
Brought back great memories of reading this as a child, looking forward to sharing with mine when they are older!
Published 2 months ago by Jimbo
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amazing book
The secret seven is a great book and it starts very close to christmas with lots of snow the secret seven are bored but then they have a mystery to solve, Jack is the one who finds... Read more
Published 3 months ago by saffy
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An early Secret Seven Book
Can't praise Enid Blyton highly enough. Her Famous Five and Secret Seven books are the ones that enthralled me in my childhood over 60 years ago and they are as good for children... Read more
Published 4 months ago by tootsie
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enid blyton's secret 7 books are great !
im 10 and i love secret 7. the characters are sweet and gentle and good at solving mysteries . if i could be in any book i would be in an enid blyton book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. A
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good expansion to our read-aloud collection
I read this to my 5-year-old (who listens more like a 6- or 7-year-old) and he loved it. I found it a little slow going while the club scene was being set at the start, but he... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Julie Brazier
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