The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels. What makes a good detective? Strong intuition, patience, good observational skills, a logical mind, and the help of others to discuss clues and scenarios. Peter, Janet, Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin, George and Scamper (the dog) have all these skills - and so can you, if you follow the tips and advice in this handy guide. There's plenty of space for you to practise finding your way out of mazes, quickly sketching faces you might need to remember, and honing your powers of observation. With this book, no crime or strange goings-on will ever escape your notice. Every Secret Seven club and detective will want a copy. The perfect addition to the Secret Seven novels, illustrated by Tony Ross.

Author Biography

Enid Blyton (Author) Enid Blyton's books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other children's author. She wrote over 700 books and about 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as The Famous Five,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 adored dogs, gardening and the countryside. She died in 1968 but remains one of the world's best-loved storytellers. Tony Ross (Illustrator) Tony Ross was born in London and studied at the Liverpool School of Art and Design. He has worked as a cartoonist, a graphic designer, as the Art Director of an advertising agency, and as Senior Lecturer in Art at Manchester Polytechnic. Tony is one of the most popular and successful children's illustrators of all time, best known for illustrating Horrid Henry and the works of David Walliams. Tony's books have been translated into 40 languages in over 100 countries. He lives in Macclesfield.