Shock for the Secret Seven. Illustrated by Burgess Sharrocks. Brockhampton Press, 1961. First Edition. Owners name to half-title otherwise a good copy in chipped dust jacket.

Dogs are disappearing in the village where the Secret Seven live! But the Seven are too busy quarrelling to investigate. Then poor Scamper disappears.

Blyton was a prolific author of children’s books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, etc