The Violent Hour : the new high-stakes thriller in the Sunday Times bestselling Inspector McLean series

Author: Enid Blyton

For National Curriculum Key Stage 2

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

Paperback | 64 pages
159 x 202 x 7 | 152g

Join the adventure with the Famous Five - brought to life for the first time as an exciting full-colour graphic novel!Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are off on another adventure! When Dick gets a secret message meant for someone else, the Famous Five are on red alert. They think an escaped convict is involved, and when the police won't help, it's once again up to them to solve the mystery themselves . . . Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition of the Famous Five will capture the imagination of readers of any age.