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The Enchanted Wood

By Enid Blyton

Book 1 of 4 in the The Faraway Tree series

Three children discover a magical tree where every branch leads somewhere surprising — but where next?

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Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.88

From 42 readers

What do our readers think of The Enchanted Wood? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the magical lands, funny characters and exciting adventures, and many say they would love to visit the Faraway Tree. Some children find the older-fashioned style slower to get into, but the imaginative world keeps many of them interested.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Enchanted Wood?

We love the way this classic fantasy turns an ordinary wood into a doorway to endless imaginative adventures. The ever-changing lands, lively characters and themes of friendship, courage and curiosity make it especially appealing to children who enjoy magical worlds, though children may encounter a little old-fashioned language - and attitudes - in some editions.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Classics

What is The Enchanted Wood about?

When Joe, Beth, and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover the Enchanted Wood and the magical Faraway Tree. Climbing its branches, they meet whimsical friends like Moon-Face, Silky the fairy, and Saucepan Man. Together, they embark on thrilling adventures to ever-changing lands at the tree's summit, such as the Land of Spells and the Land of Do-As-You-Please. Each visit brings new wonders and challenges, making every journey an unforgettable escapade.

About the author

Enid Blyton was a much-loved British author who wrote exciting stories for children. She created famous series like The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, and Noddy. Her adventurous tales have delighted readers for many years, taking them on journeys filled with mystery, friendship, and fun. Many children still enjoy her books today.

Discussion ideas around The Enchanted Wood

A world of possibilities: Which of the magical lands would you most like to visit, and what would you hope to find there?

Working together: How do Joe, Beth and Frannie help one another during their adventures, and what makes a good adventure team?

Friends in the tree: What do Moon-Face, Silky and Saucepan Man each bring to the story? Which character would you most like to meet?

Courage and curiosity: Why do the children keep exploring even when a new land might be strange or frightening?

Your own magical place: If a new land appeared at the top of the Faraway Tree, what would it be like and what rules would it have?

Pages

209 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2020

First published

1939

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