The New Famous Five: Five and the Forest of Secrets : Book 3

Author: Chris Smith

For National Curriculum Key Stage 2

Published on 2 July 2026 by Hachette Children's Group (Blyton Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The New Famous Five' series.

Paperback | 224 pages
196 x 126 | 160g

'A rip-roaring delight.' Anna JamesThe Famous Five are back as a new group of kids go camping in the Forest of Secrets and crack their third mystery.

A brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.

Maddy, Fran and Tom - plus Gilbert the dog - are off on a camping trip with Professor George, and they can't wait! There will be sausages to cook over the campfire and amazing places to explore . . . but before long, the New Famous Five discover there's a bigger adventure in store for them. A famous scientist has gone missing and a criminal gang wants to use his research for nefarious purposes. Can the children solve the mystery, rescue the scientist and stop the criminals in their tracks?