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'''''Five Go Down To The Sea''''' is the twelfth novel in [[The Famous Five (novel series)|The Famous Five]] series by [[Enid Blyton]]. It was first published in 1953.
'''''Five Go Down To The Sea''''' is the twelfth novel in [[The Famous Five (novel series)|The Famous Five]] series by [[Enid Blyton]]. It was first published in 1953.


The Famous Five decide to spend their time at a lonely and desolate farm in Cornwall suggested by Uncle Quentin and encounter Mr Penruthlan. They hear strange stories of the long-ago wrecking business. But lights are being shone at night directing ships to the rocks. Is there a mystery on the way?
The Famous Five decide to spend their time at a lonely and desolate farm in [[Cornwall]] suggested by Uncle Quentin and encounter Mr Penruthlan. They hear strange stories of the long-ago wrecking business. But lights are being shone at night directing ships to the rocks. Is there a mystery on the way?


==Characters==
==Characters==

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Five Go Down To The Sea
First edition
AuthorEnid Blyton
IllustratorEileen A. Soper
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Famous Five series
GenreMystery, Adventure novel
PublisherHodder & Stoughton
Publication date
1953
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (hardcover and paperback)
Preceded byFive Have a Wonderful Time(1952) 
Followed byFive Go To Mystery Moor (1954) 

Five Go Down To The Sea is the twelfth novel in The Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. It was first published in 1953.

The Famous Five decide to spend their time at a lonely and desolate farm in Cornwall suggested by Uncle Quentin and encounter Mr Penruthlan. They hear strange stories of the long-ago wrecking business. But lights are being shone at night directing ships to the rocks. Is there a mystery on the way?

Characters

  • [George Kirrin]
  • Anne
  • Dick
  • Julian
  • Timmy (dog)
  • Mrs Penruthlan - farmer's wife and host
  • Mr Penruthlan - surly farmer
  • Yan - a hungry and neglected orphan, who is cared for by his great granddad. He takes a liking to the five, and Anne in particular.