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This book is a part of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series with yet another mysterious adventure at Kirrin Cottage in Five Go to Smuggler's Top (The Famous Five Series #4). Summary Of The Book The fourth installment of The Famous Five series, Five Go to Smuggler’s Top, is a riveting adventure that the five amateur sleuths embark on while on holiday at their Uncle Quentin’s Kirrin Cottage. A terrible accident destroys the top floor of Kirrin Cottage and Five are forced to move into Mr. Lenoir’s place till the damage is taken care of. The strangely named house called Smuggler’s Top, situated on Castaway Hill, not only provides an abundance of hidden passages and trails but holds a secret of its own. It is now up to the children to decipher the mystery behind the Smuggler’s Top as they encounter flashing light signals in the middle of the night. With the sudden disappearance of Uncle Quentin and Sooty Lenoir, the Famous Five go through a series of suspects from Mr. Lenoir, Mr. Barling,  and to the deaf butler, Block. The question remains whether the children can solve the mystery in time and find their lost uncle Quentin and Sooty. Their biggest challenge is not to get lost in the Castaway Hill’s secret passages themselves. Enid Blyton captures the reader’s attention with this engaging tale incorporating mystery, suspense, and adventure as one follows each clue and suspect with the Famous Five. The Famous Five series is one of the most popular series by Blyton and has been a universal favorite for children and adults alike. About Enid Blyton Enid Blyton, also known as Mary Pollock, was a popular children’s writer. She was most noted for using fantasy elements, especially magic, in her books. Her books have been translated into 90 languages. Her books have sold over 600 million copies all over the world. Enid Mary Blyton was born on 11th August, 1897. She was a British children’s author who wrote under the pseudonym Mary Pollock.  She is most popularly known as the creator of the character called Noddy. She has authored books for all ages but is most known for writing for young readers. She had written several series based on recurring figures and characters such as Famous Five and The Secret Seven. Blyton was also a gifted pianist but preferred teaching at Ipswich High School over her possible musical career.