When George spots a light on Kirrin Island in the middle of the night, it's the first clue that there are intruders on her private island. Who are the mysterious visitors—and why are they there?
A famous racehorse is being trained in Kirrin. But when the horse bolts, the Famous Five need to think quickly to make sure he isn't lost or injured. Everyone is depending on them!
It's so terribly hot, the Five are having a lazy afternoon... but the gang don't get the peace and quiet they imagined! What are the men on the motorbikes up to? Can they be stopped?
After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out to find him. But where have the kidnappers hidden the boy? Will Timmy lead them to the answer?
All George wants is a haircut, but she gets tangled up with some cunning burglars. Julian, Dick and Anne are too busy eating ice cream to help. So who will save the day?
Timmy spots some suspicious-looking people on a train. What is so unusual about one of the passengers? How will the Five solve this mystery?
Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.