Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Tina und Tini #1

Tina und Tini suchen den geheimnisvollen Schatz

Rate this book
Tina und Tini machen Ferien bei den Großeltern! Das große Haus und der unheimliche Wald stecken voller Geheimnisse. Als die Großmutter den Freundinnen von einem verschollenen Schatz erzählt, sind Tina und Tini Feuer und Flamme. Die Mädchen haben bereits eine heiße Spur, wo sie die kostbaren Familienstücke suchen müssen – ein aufregendes Abenteuer beginnt …

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1946

2 people are currently reading
179 people want to read

About the author

Enid Blyton

5,132 books6,304 followers
See also:
Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Інід Блайтон (Ukrainian)

Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was an English author of children's books.

Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.

Blyton was a prolific author of children's books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Her stories were often either children's adventure and mystery stories, or fantasies involving magic. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, and St. Clare's.

According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.

See also her pen name Mary Pollock

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
140 (37%)
4 stars
112 (29%)
3 stars
101 (27%)
2 stars
19 (5%)
1 star
2 (<1%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 36 reviews
Profile Image for Nigel.
172 reviews29 followers
December 25, 2018
More fun adventure with Enid Blyton, with this time a family of children going off for the summer holidays to their grandparents, who live in an old manor farm fallen on hard times. They might have to sell to their unpleasant neighbours, unless they can find the fabled family treasure! My boy, 4 and girl, 6 both enjoyed this one, although it did prompt quite a few conversations about how house mortgages and banks work, with them worrying that we might lose our house!
Profile Image for Mina Jeevan.
1 review28 followers
Read
November 30, 2014
Its a very good adventure book... Typical Blyton book... In fact this is my first adventure book in life.. :P
Profile Image for Stephen Hayes.
Author 6 books135 followers
March 1, 2015
Jeffery, Susan and John Greyling go to stay with their grandparents, who are being forced to sell the family home, which has been in the family for generations, because they can no longer afford to maintain it. The children discover a hidden map showing the whereabouts of the family treasure, hidden for many years, and if they can find the treasure, their grandparents will not have to sell the house. But there is already a potential buyer, Mr Potts, who is also after the treasure, and is determined to get the map from the children.

I can't remember when or where I first read the book, but I must have been about 9 or 10 years old, and it was a copy that belonged to someone elee, so I wasn't able to re-read it. Jeffery the eldest of the children, made a big impression on me -- so much so that when I wrote a children's novel of my own many years later (Of wheels and witches), I borrowed his name, and something of what I had imagined his character to be.

On rereading it as an adult, more than sixty years later, I am struck by different things. I can see why there was a period when librarians didn't like Enid Blyton. There are some things about her style that I found annoying as an adult, though as a child I didn't notice them. There is an over use of exclamation marks. The children are always telling each other how clever they are and exclaiming about the obvious. There is the usual Enid Blyton food porn. This gives the impression that Enid Blyton is writing down to children, and I was struck by the contrast with, say, the Harry Potter books, where the style is so much better.

But after the first couple of chapters either the style improves, or else one gets caught up in the story so that the defects are less noticiable. There are a few reminders of how society has changed since the book was first written, assumptions about gender roles, for example. The children discover an abandoned summer house, and when they decide to clean it up, "Susan took charge of the cleaning, because she was the girl." But at least her brothers helped her.

It's a simple story with a simple plot, but still an enjoyable read after all these years.

14 reviews
September 2, 2012
Another of my childhood faves. I re-read it to Ethan, (currently 10) and once again it was just as good as I remember. I feel sorry for Americans who didn't get to grow up with dear old Enid. She has been villified by modern British librarians which I think is sad in many ways. A long and complex argument this. It's definitely worth watching the movie Enid with Helena Bonham Carter shining as the great author.
Profile Image for Kirsti.
2,497 reviews104 followers
December 2, 2012
I loved this story of the lost Greylings treasure, probably because it reminds me so much of one of my most beloved Enid Blyton books, 'Five on a Treasure Island'. The kids are treasure hunting to prevent their grandparents home from being sold, and they have to do everything to foil the nasty Mr Potts in his greedy search as well. It all comes to a close with a happy ending of course, and kids triumph over evil.
Profile Image for Felicity.
1,133 reviews28 followers
September 2, 2023
I found this in my dad's collection of books while unpacking and decided to read this after I had finished a classic.

The Greylings are feeling sad as their grandparents are having to sell their beautiful home as they have lost money. The children perk up when they hear about the Greyling's lost treasure so decide to try and find it in the 3 weeks they are there. However Mr Potts who is buying the house gets wind of this and keeps appearing when they don't want him to so they have to beat him to the treasure!

This was an excellent adventure story. Well written and younger children would enjoy it as much as older readers. I ended up reading it in one day yesterday and will have to read the 2 Famous Five books I have inherited from my dad at some point.
Author 4 books2 followers
July 31, 2019
I was particularly disappointed with this book because it started out so well, with an interesting, slightly different location and a girl with some gumption. But then very quickly Susan reverted to type and the plot turned out to be a nonsensical version of Five on a Treasure Island.
Profile Image for Andrea Hickman Walker.
791 reviews34 followers
September 9, 2010
This book has the exact same plot as Five on a Treasure Island, give or take some details. It's a simplistic story about a group of children and their dog determined to find the lost treasure of whatever to help their family. There are the obligatory adult caretakers who don't really understand what the children are doing and so almost stop them from succeeding. There are the lower class, but very friendly and proper farm adults who exist to feed, serve and believe the children. There are the 'bad' adults, trying to buy the property and get the treasure themselves. Naturally the children win.

It's a light read that's quite fun, but nothing out of the ordinary.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Stacey.
1,446 reviews1,127 followers
September 26, 2015
I read The Treasure Hunters a long time ago. This was my first big girls book that I remember reading independently. It was full of adventure and left me wanting to be whisked off to relatives with a big estate and a little hidden cabin. I wanted to go on a treasure hunt too.

Good memories :-)
Profile Image for Anita George.
1 review1 follower
November 4, 2016
I absolutely love this book. :) I might be a bit biased in judging this because it was my very first book as a kid. And all thanks goes to Blyton for making me a bibliophile. The book is pure Enid Blyton magic all the way.
Profile Image for Tokki.Reads.
80 reviews
March 23, 2025
Reread

Tina und Tini verbringen die Ferien bei ihren Großeltern und können ihr Glück kaum fassen! Das große, alte Haus mit seinen verwinkelten Gängen und knarrenden Dielen birgt jede Menge Geheimnisse. Auch der dichte, mysteriöse Wald, der das Grundstück umgibt, wirkt auf die beiden Freundinnen gleichermaßen unheimlich und faszinierend. Die Atmosphäre ist wie geschaffen für Abenteuer und Entdeckungen!

Eines Abends, als die Mädchen gemütlich mit ihrer Großmutter am Kamin sitzen, erzählt diese ihnen von einer geheimnisvollen Familienlegende: Vor vielen Jahren soll ein kostbarer Schatz auf dem Anwesen versteckt worden sein, und bis heute hat ihn niemand gefunden. Tina und Tini sind sofort Feuer und Flamme! Die Vorstellung, einen echten Schatz zu finden – womöglich ein wertvolles Erbstück der Familie – lässt ihre Herzen höher schlagen.

Schnell beginnen die beiden, Nachforschungen anzustellen. Sie durchsuchen alte Bücher, erkunden den Dachboden und durchforsten die verborgenen Ecken des Anwesens. Bald schon stoßen sie auf eine vielversprechende Spur, die sie glauben lässt, dass der Schatz tatsächlich existiert. Doch der Weg dorthin ist alles andere als einfach! Geheimnisvolle Hinweise, verschlüsselte Botschaften und dunkle Geheimnisse aus der Vergangenheit machen die Schatzsuche zu einem aufregenden und nervenaufreibenden Abenteuer.

Mit klopfenden Herzen und wachsender Spannung begeben sich Tina und Tini auf eine abenteuerliche Reise, die sie tief in den unheimlichen Wald und zu den längst vergessenen Geheimnissen ihrer Familie führt. Wird es ihnen gelingen, den Schatz zu finden?


Ich habe das Buch damals in meiner Kindheit gelesen und auch oft das dazugehörige Hörspiel gehört. Diese Geschichte hat mich schon damals begeistert, und es war ein richtig schönes Erlebnis, sie jetzt erneut zu lesen. Die Spannung und das Gefühl von Abenteuer, das ich als Kind so geliebt habe, waren auch diesmal wieder voll präsent. Es war fast, als würde ich in die Vergangenheit reisen und das Abenteuer von Tina und Tini noch einmal erleben – genauso aufregend wie früher.

Besonders beeindruckend fand ich, dass die Geschichte auch heute noch genauso fesselnd wirkt. Trotz der vielen Jahre, die seit meiner ersten Lektüre vergangen sind, hat nichts von der Magie und Spannung verloren. Ich bin überzeugt, dass das Buch auch für heutige Kinder spannend wäre. Die Mischung aus Geheimnissen, Rätseln und der Schatzsuche zieht einen sofort in den Bann, und die Handlung lässt einen kaum los.

Es gibt wirklich keine langweiligen Passagen – im Gegenteil! Ständig passiert etwas Neues, und mit jeder Seite entdecken Tina und Tini ein weiteres Detail, das sie dem verborgenen Schatz näherbringt. Man fiebert regelrecht mit den beiden mit und möchte wissen, welche Überraschungen und Hindernisse als Nächstes auf sie warten. Diese stetige Abwechslung und das Gefühl, ständig auf einer spannenden Entdeckungsreise zu sein, machen das Buch so besonders.

Alles in allem war es eine tolle Erfahrung, die Geschichte noch einmal zu lesen. Sie hat mich wieder in ihre Welt gezogen, und ich kann mir gut vorstellen, dass auch Kinder heute noch genauso viel Freude an diesem Abenteuer haben werden wie ich damals – und jetzt wieder!
Profile Image for Maria Jansri Karlsson.
10 reviews1 follower
Read
November 26, 2020
OK UPDATE
Hittade ett mejl som jag skickat till min lärare 2013-06-01 med en review på denna, och i dagsläget
har jag bara positiva minnen av boken, men det visar sig att recensionen inte var så positiv som jag trodde assfshh ---->

Marias Recension --------------------------------------------
Titel: Skattsökarna.
Författare: Enid Blyton
Handling: Det handlar om 3 syskon som tillbringar några veckor hos sin farföräldrar. De har ett stort hus som har tillhört släkten i flera år. En dag berättar deras farmor att det finns en skatt som man har letat efter i flera år, ingen vet var den ligger. Jag tror att det var en kille i släkten som hade gjort en indisk person en tjänst, som en tjänst tillbaka fick han en skatt med diamanter, pärlhalsband, en bägare utsmyckad med rubiner. De tre syskonen tror att den är gömd i skogen och de är fast beslutna att hitta skatten.
De går på en ''skattjakt'' ut i skogen och hittar ett övergivet hus, där inne hittar de en låda, med en karta i (två delar) . De tar hem kartan och visar för sina farföräldrar, då är mannen som ska köpa huset där. De måste sälja huset och köpa ett mindre för att de inte har råd. Men syskonen vill hitta skatten så att de har råd igen. Mannen som ska köpa huset (Herr Steen) blir intresserad och tar hem kartan till en kompis som kan tyda och undersöka den.
Barnen försöker så gott de kan för att Herr Steen inte ska hitta skatten först.
Personbeskrivning: Syskonen heter Jeffery, Susan och John. Jeffery är äldst, och John är yngst, Jeffery är ungefär i min ålder, Susan och John är lite yngre men de är ovanligt smarta för deras ålder.
Omdöme: 4½/10, jag tycker att boken var tråkig och en aning barnslig :/
Sådär bra handling, och för lite spänning, enligt mig.
Ålder: Jag tycker att denna boken passar till personer som är ca 10 år
Miljö: Det är sommar och jag föreställer mig det grönt, soligt och fint. Det utspelar sig inte i staden som i Oliver Twist, det är mer i landet.
----------------------------------------------------------
I am so sorry Enid, jag var nog lite för gammal när jag som tolvåring läste denna för en skoluppgift.
Profile Image for SophieJaneK.
103 reviews
January 1, 2025
Delightfully nostalgic. I read an old copy of this book which my father had as a child. Published in 1960, it strongly reflects the spirit of the age of which it was written. So much of it reminds me of my grandparent's attitudes: feeding children on several cooked meals a day with huge afternoon teas, only allowing children to speak when spoken to, bringing them up to tell the truth, the role of the girl as the domestic one... and the language of eternal optimism.

This is a book depicting the golden age of childhood in the 1950s when children were free to roam, explore, adventure in the outdoors.. Children who liked simple pleasures, being in nature, working things out, using their imagination and also reading rather than relying on screens and ready made entertainment.

The children in this book do seem wise beyond their years though, with the eldest only being 11. Despite this discrepancy and the fact that the book is not that well written, and the story predictable, it is a joy to read for the simple fact that it is so dated and such an escape into delight and fantasy.
Profile Image for Graham.
1,550 reviews61 followers
April 19, 2022
A simple treasure hunt story I really enjoyed. Blyton generates a fair amount of suspense from the sinister Mr Potts character, who I personally hated. A shame to see Susan acting so stupidly on occasion. The highlights of this one are the descriptions of the ruined pond house in the woods and the subterranean passageways, which I found highly atmospheric.
Profile Image for Twyla.
1,766 reviews61 followers
March 24, 2018
My favorite part was when they found the Greylings Treasure, and the grandparents didn't have to sell their manor to Mr. Potts. My least favorite part was when Mr. Potts claimed that the Greylings Manor was his before the sale was actually completed, and that the Greylings Treasure was his too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Angela.
442 reviews
May 7, 2018
A lovely blast from the past. This was one of my favourite books as a child. A bit dated, but enjoyable nevertheless.
Profile Image for Sarah Thornton.
773 reviews10 followers
August 2, 2019
I read this one as a child and couldn't remember the name.
Was really rewarding to reread it. Three children and a dog have an adventure. There is treasure, and much delicious food.
1 review
August 26, 2019
Sure a good book my mother used to read this book to me when I was little.
I'm trying to found this book so I can read it to my little girl
Profile Image for Catherine Jeffrey.
854 reviews5 followers
October 28, 2021
Can three children and one dog achieve the impossible and save Greylings from nasty Mr Potts.
The classic Enid Blyton formula, perfect for a day spent recuperating on the sofa.
Profile Image for Amy Bush.
124 reviews
November 2, 2021
This book is such a gem. It was one of the first books my father read to my brother and I. A fun, fast, easy read. The sweetest little story. So much nostalgia!
7 reviews
December 10, 2022
Fondly remember reading and enjoying this as a child, one of my all time favourite Blytons.
Profile Image for Catherine Ryan.
447 reviews4 followers
April 17, 2024
Another Blyton classic that's probably not well known as others. Nice adventure story
118 reviews3 followers
January 7, 2025
A cut fun romp, reminding me of childhood adventures and being given a loose reign.
Profile Image for Bettina Lippenberger.
Author 15 books13 followers
May 7, 2020
Meine Meinung:
Endlich Ferien. Welche Erleichterung. Ferien finde ich superklasse, früher und auch heute. Pfingsten. Tinis Vater ist Kapitän. Ihre Mutter besucht ihn. Weshalb Tini bei Tina bleibt. Der Greilingschatz ist verschwunden. Ein Teich und ein geheimnisvolles Haus. Wie spannend, eine Schatzkarte. Was will der Fremde damit. Warum plappert Tina immer darauf los. Das nervt. Verdirbt alles. Als sie zu spät nach Hause kommen, ist der Großvater sehr ärgerlich und schickt sie für den Tag ins Zimmer. Doch in der Nacht, wollen sie sich wieder auf die Suche, nach dem Schatz machen. Alles ist sehr spannend. Dieser Herr Sack ist ein widerlicher Mensch. Weiß seine Frau davon? Was er für ein Spiel treibt? Ob das gut ausgeht?
Ich mag die vier. Tina, Tini, Oliver und Tobbi sind toll. Geben nicht auf. Gerade Tini ist sehr schlau, sie hat super Ideen. Gut das sie dabei ist. Die Großeltern kann ich verstehen und finde es klasse, das die Kinder ihre Ferien dort verbringen dürfen. Mir tat es leid, das sie so große Sorgen haben.
Herr und Frau Sack sind Personen die ich eher hinter Gitter sehen möchte, nicht in Freiheit. Die Geschichte ist von Anfang an spannend. Aber zu kurz. Gerne hätte ich gewusst, woher die Treppen im Teich kommen. Warum Herr Sack auf der Suche nach dem Schatz war. Er hat doch wahnsinnig viel Geld.
Mein Fazit:
Eine Schatzsuche, die es in sich hat.
Profile Image for Sahifa.
96 reviews1 follower
January 30, 2018
our library access in school started when I was in 3rd grade,
and the first books we were introduced to were written by enid blyton.
I used to thoroughly enjoy all of her books and waited eagarly for the next week.
it wont be wrong to say that it was she who made me fall in love with mystery stories.
At one hand the magical world of pixies and fairies kept me enchanted on the other her mystery series kept me intrigued.
among all her mystery and treasure hunt books this was my all time favorite
i read and reread it several times.
it still is my childhood favourites and It might become my daughter's first mystery some day
Displaying 1 - 30 of 36 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.