Enid Blyton’s famous adventure story about five children, a sinister castle and a network of spies is brought vividly to life. A young widowed mother, takes her two children and friends to stay at a country cottage during the school holidays. They befriend a young gypsy girl who lives in the nearby woods. Across the valley, stand the dark, brooding remains of a mysterious ruined castle. The five children launch an expedition to discover the castle’s secrets.
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ACMI Identifier
302753
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)