What on earth would the secret seven do without scamper the spaniel? first he discovers an unwanted visitor - then he protects them as they spy on a thief late at night in bramley woods! about the author: enid blyton died in 1968 but remains one of the best-known and best-loved writers of children's stories. She is consistently voted a children's favourite in author polls. She has over 600 children's books to her credt, including the famous five series, the secret seven series, the naughtiest girl series - all hodder - and the malory towers and st clare's series, both available from hodder on audio.