Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin air—but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?

A delightful read, fast paced and fun. Although not my favorite in the series, it is one of the better ones. Recommended for sure. ( )

Opening Sentence: "... 'Two jolly fine tents, four groundsheets, four sleeping-bags - I say, what about Timmy? Isn't he going to have a sleeping-bag, too?' Said Dick, with a grin...."

So starts another great Famous Five adventure - the seventh in the series. The series is part of my permanent collection and were the first mysteries I ever read. Despite the best efforts of the dreaded politically correct brigade - I love the innocence of the Famous Five books. This book, like the rest in the series, are books that I read over and over again - and would be part of a desert Island library if I was ever trapped on one.

Julian, Dick, George and Anne, along with Timmy the dog, head off to a camping expedition on the moors under the protection of a forgetful but kindly teacher. Unfortunately kids wouldn't be allowed to do this nowadays - my friends and I use to take sheets off into the woods and sleep out overnight. These were the days when boys were expected to protect girls - and do manly things like chase spooky trains in the middle of the night while little Anne prepares the meals and tidies up. Now Anne would be dragged off down the dark spooky tunnel as she is deemed capably equal of being chased and imprisoned by a bad band of thieves.

Ham and tomato sandwiches, bacon and fresh eggs - bottles of pop cooled in a nearby stream - and a mystery to solve. This book has adventure, squabbles and deep friendship. Don't judge the books by today's attitudes - just get swept away in a ripping adventure. ( )