READING TIME: Josephine Jacobson has plenty of time to read while recovering in hospital from an ear infection.
READING TIME: Josephine Jacobson has plenty of time to read while recovering in hospital from an ear infection.

Young patient enjoys an adventure from her hospital bed

RECOVERING from a serious ear infection in hospital, Josephine Jacobson is the sort of 11-year-old who would much rather be having adventures than reading about them.

But while she can't hear the television or a movie too well, she's pretty content with a good book.

Josephine, who started high school this year, loves books with a bit of adventure, but only when she can't go on an adventure of her own.

The usually active youngster has spent the past three days in hospital but is looking forward to getting out of bed and back with her friends in the swimming pool.

Being in hospital has been a bit of a downer for the Mackay girl, who admits reading is not her favourite thing to do, even though it is a great way to escape the boredom of a hospital stay.

Today's offering in The Daily Mercury's latest book promotion with Enid Blyton classics, The Find-Outers: The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage has a few characters that suffer a few injuries that put them on the flat of their backs during several misadventures.

The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage is the first in the gripping series the Five Find-Outers by renowned children's writer Enid Blyton.

Who could have set fire to Mr Hicks cottage? When old Professor Mr Hicks goes away on business and his cottage mysteriously burns down, five friends Pip, Bets, Larry, Daisy and Fatty along with their dog Buster take it upon themselves to solve the crime.

Follow 'the Five Find- Outers' as they follow the clues and make their way through the list of suspects.

The 1943 classic novel won hearts everywhere and still charms children and adults today.

And for just $3, it can take up permanent residency on your bookshelf.

Grab a copy of the book with today's Daily Mercury. It's all part of our latest promotion where there are 15 books to collect until February 18.

Bring the token to a participating newsagency, Coles, Woolworths or IGA to get your book.

COLLECT THE BOOKS

TODAY - The Mystery of the Burnt Cottage

TOMORROW - Naughty Amelia Jane (The Daily Mercury)

FRIDAY, Feb 9 - The Children on the Cherry Tree Farm (The Daily Mercury)

SATURDAY, Feb 10 - The Secret Seven (The Daily Mercury)

SUNDAY, FEB 11 - Five Go Adventuring Again (Sunday Mail)

MONDAY, FEB 12 - Holiday Adventures (The Daily Mercury)

TUESDAY, FEB 13 - Brer Rabbit Short Stories (The Daily Mercury)

WEDNESDAY, FEB 14 - Malory Towers - First Term

THURSDAY, FEB 15 - The O'Sullivan Twins at St Clare's (The Daily Mercury)

FRIDAY, FEB 16 - Secret Seven Adventure (The Daily Mercury)

SATURDAY, FEB 17 - The Naughtiest Girl in the School (The Daily Mercury)

SUNDAY, FEB 18 - The Adventures of the Wishing Chair (Sunday Mail)



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