The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton

Jo, Bessie and Fanny move to a house which has a huge forest next to it. There are rumours that the forest has magical properties. Upon their visit, they discover the Enchanted Wood, a large tree, that houses many kinds of magical creatures. There, the children discover new friends: Moon-face, Silky the fairy, The Saucepan Man, Dame Washalot, Mr. Watzisname and the Angry Pixie. They discover new lands with their new friends and never does their wonder cease for a moment. Meet the children and the magic folk in The Enchanted Wood on their fantastic adventures in this first book of The Faraway Tree series, arguably the best of Enid Blyton s work.

About Enid Blyton

Enid Blyton is one of the most popular children s authors of all time. Her books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other children s author. Enid Blyton adored writing for children. She wrote over 700 books and about 2,000 short stories. The Famous Five books, now 75 years old, are her most popular. She is also the author of other favourites including The Secret Seven, The Magic Faraway Tree, Malory Towers and Noddy. Born in London in 1897, Enid lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and loved dogs, gardening and the countryside. She was very knowledgeable about trees, flowers, birds and animals. Dorset – where some of the Famous Five s adventures are set – was a favourite place of hers too. Enid Blyton s stories are read and loved by millions of children (and grown-ups) all over the world.