"Why does an escaped convict send a message to Dick in the dead of the night? And what can the strange message mean? The police refuse to help -- so the Famous Five must find out for themselves . . ."--P. [4] of cover
The very first Famous Five adventure, featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, not forgetting tomboy George and her beloved dog, Timmy! There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the trail - looking for clues - but they're not alone! Someone else has got the same idea. Time is running out for the Famous Five, who will follow the clues and get to the treasure first?