Famous Five

Enid Blyton is my most favorite author ever. She was the best story writer who could make me enjoy every pages of her books. Would not stop till last page. Sometimes she would make me skip my meals or nap times or homework years ago. I remember my mom grounded me by hiding all my books until graduation back in the 80s :P Because of her, I was not a fan of comic when I was a little (and until now).

My first Enid Blyton was Famous Five: Five Fall Into Adventure or Jo Anak Gelandangan in Bahasa - the 9th series of 21. Got that book from my uncle when I was in grade 3. I still have it now though with no cover anymore.
Here are book covers from some versions.

All books feature the adventures of 4 kids + 1 dog during their school break - mostly in summer holidays. They are Julian (my favorite character), Dick (Julian's brother), Anne (Julian's little sister), Georgina or George (Julian's cousin) and Timmy (George's beloved dog). Usually, those siblings would visit George who lives in Kirrin island with her parents, Uncle Quentin - a scientist and Aunt Fanny - a lovely housewife then start their vacation by camping or picnic which eventually would be ended up with some mysterious cases such as smuggling, kidnapping or theft.

The picnic part was my favorite as they would bring a basket full of sandwiches, ginger ales, chocolates, cakes and would stop by at a village cafe for some ice creams. Hmmm...yummy!

Famous Five had been adapted into a TV series in the 70s and played in Indonesia early of 80s. I loved the movie too. Below are the stars:

From left to right:
Jennifer Thanisch as Anne
Michele Gallagher as Georgina aka George
Gary Rusell as Dick
Marcus Harris as Julian
source: here