Five on Brexit Island
Five on Brexit Island
By: Enid Blyton
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The Famous Five have survived villains, kidnappers and hidden caves — but are they ready for a referendum?
The gang retreats to Kirrin Island just as the Brexit vote is announced, and what follows is a perfectly observed comedy of fractured opinions, heated kitchen arguments and the particular agony of watching people you love disagree about something enormous. Even Timmy seems confused.
What makes this parody sting so pleasantly is how neatly it maps the chaos of modern Britain onto characters built for a simpler world. Bruno Vincent's Blyton-via-today voice is pitch-perfect — satirical without being cruel, and oddly consoling in its absurdity.
For readers who grew up with the Famous Five and are now navigating adulthood with roughly the same level of bafflement as the characters.
NOTE FROM TALESGALORE
- With reference to the book with "Very Good" condition please be informed that this is a pre-loved copy and may display minor signs of previous use, such as slight edge wear.
- However, the book has been carefully inspected and remains in good readable condition.
- The page count and the book dimensions are indicative.
NOTE FROM TALESGALORE
- The page count and the book dimensions are indicative.
This book is for you if you love
- Adult Comedy
- Brexit
- Bruno Vincent
- Famous Five
- Humour
- Parody
Tags: Adult comedy, Brexit, Bruno vincent, Famous five, Humour, Parody
Author
Enid Blyton
Suggested ages
Age 9-12
ISBN
9781786483843
Return policy
No Returns
Page count
103 pages
Language
English
Theme
Tickles & Chuckles
Dimensions
18cm x 11cm x 1.0cm
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