Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups #5 Five Go Parenting

In what should have been a routine day for The Five, a surprising twist of fate turns their world upside down. When the doorbell chimes one Saturday afternoon, the last thing they expect to find on their doorstep is a baby! However, due to their kinship with Cousin Rupert and his wife, The Five are the natural choice when their relatives run into trouble and face a short stint behind bars.

As the initial shock settles, the fear and exhaustion of raising a baby start to take hold of Anne, Dick, George, Julian, and Timmy. The Five, accustomed to thrilling adventures, now find themselves in the daunting role of caregivers to a newborn, and they are overwhelmed with anxiety about their newfound responsibility. They struggle to understand why the baby is crying, turning to Dr. Google for answers, which range from "don't worry about it" to "rush her to the A&E" in various situations.

The relentless crying keeps them awake night after night, transforming them into sleep-deprived ghosts, haunted by a sense of helplessness and frustration. Is this new challenge too much for our beloved Five to handle? The story unfolds as they grapple with this adventure of an entirely different kind.