Introduce the Secret Seven to younger readers with this entertaining short story from Enid Blyton, the world’s best-loved storyteller – perfect for children aged five and up.

When the Seven go star-gazing, they soon get bored and start to spy on the town – and see someone setting fire to a haystack. Can they act fast enough to save the barn?

The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together with Scamper the dog, they are ready to solve any mystery any time in this accessible and entertaining original short story by Enid Blyton, brilliantly illustrated in full-colour throughout by Daniel Duncan.

The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page – perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.

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About the Author

Enid Blyton (Author) Enid Blyton is one of the world's best-loved storytellers. Her books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into more languages more often than any other children's author.

She wrote over 700 books and 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Magic Faraway Tree and Malory Towers.

Born in London in 1897, Enid lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and adored dogs, gardening and the countryside.

She died in 1968 but remains one of the world's best-loved storytellers. Daniel Duncan (Illustrator) Dan grew up in leafy Chalfont St. Giles playing football outside when it wasn't raining, and drawing the rest of the time.

In 2013 He graduated from Middlesex University with first class honours degree in illustration, and has worked as a children's illustrator ever since.