The Secret of Spiggy Holes (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Children's Adventure NovelBy Enid Blyton
Length6h 16m
About this audiobook
The Secret of Spiggy Holes is an early and characteristic Enid Blyton adventure, set amid the cliffs, caves, and ruined houses of a Cornish-like coast. The novel follows the Arnold children and their friend Jack as a holiday becomes an investigation into suspicious foreigners, hidden passages, and the imprisonment of a young prince. Written in Blyton's brisk, direct prose, it belongs to the interwar and wartime tradition of British children's adventure fiction, where landscape, secrecy, courage, and moral clarity combine to create suspense without psychological heaviness. Enid Blyton, one of the twentieth century's most prolific writers for children, drew repeatedly on her understanding of youthful curiosity and independence. Her teaching background and instinct for narrative momentum helped her shape stories in which children act decisively in worlds only partly supervised by adults. Published in 1940, this book reflects a period when anxieties about invasion, loyalty, and hidden enemies could be transformed into accessible adventure for young readers. This novel is recommended to readers who enjoy classic children's mysteries, coastal settings, secret tunnels, and energetic plots driven by resourceful young protagonists.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (1.5K)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreChildren's Literature
Length6 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 15, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Synopsis
3Historical Context
4Author Biography
5Chapter I - Off for the Holidays
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6Chapter II - At Spiggy Holes
7Chapter III - Inside the Old House
8Chapter IV - Can They Be Smugglers?
9Chapter V - The Light in the Tower
10Chapter VI - A Strange Discovery
11Chapter VII - The Secret Passage!
12Chapter VIII - A Narrow Escape!
13Chapter IX - The Prisoner in the Tower
14Chapter X - The Rope-ladder
15Chapter XI - Jack has an Adventure
16Chapter XII - Another Narrow Escape
17Chapter XIII - A Plan to Rescue Paul
18Chapter XIV - Mike is Caught
19Chapter XV - Where is the Secret Door?
20Chapter XVI - Another Secret Passage!
21Chapter XVII - The Rescue of the Prisoners
22Chapter XVIII - An Exciting Time
23Chapter XIX - Off to the Secret Island
24Chapter XX - Peace on the Island
25Chapter XXI - The Enemy Find the Island
26Chapter XXII - Mike’s Marvellous Idea
27Chapter XIII - Alone at Peep-Hole
28Chapter XIV - The End of the Adventures
29Analysis
30Reflection
31Memorable Quotes
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