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hmmm google says Timmy was a mongrel dog, seems we are both wrong! what series of books by Enid Blyton have a spaniel in?!

A book about secret codes?

Some lovely wooden bird call whistles here. She'll definately need one of these!

Invisible ink?

I used to have a fab famous five mystery book where by the roll of the dice, the story was created according to what the dice said. 'twas fab.
Anyway tried to find that with no joy (it was probably 28 odd years ago!)

But found this http://www.gingerpop.co.uk/adventuretrail2012/ - a famous five adventure trail - maybe an idea to do with your daughter next year with her fab canvas haversack?

www.gingerpop.co.uk/adventuretrail2012/ ... Sorry link should work this time!

No, don't give her invisible ink - give her an onion and a (spent) matchstick, and see if she can figure it out...

Has anyone said magnet and newspaper? (I'm on phone and read first page but it wouldn't turn over )

Ooh Hazel, good idea! or a lemon if onions are too smelly!

On the spy theme, the usborne book of spying might be a cool addition? www.amazon.co.uk/Detectives-Handbook-Usborne-Guidebooks-Colin/dp/0746098448/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351371242&sr=8-2

Small mirror for signalling at night

And an os map of your local area - such a lovely idea

In the same vein DD is very found of Glorious book for girls
Lots of retro fun and cooking and yummy baked potatoes enriched with egg that she makes for tea. (ok auto cook in a fancy combine microwave isn't authentic)

Sadly I don't think this is still in print, and my copies is much loved by me and DD1 and falling apart something to do 300 games hobbies and pastimes for all the year round

First published 1966, I was -1
My copy is dated 1973

Ooh yes arfur OS map is great idea- and you can get one made for you with your postcode at the centre- www.shop.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/osselect/?gclid=CN-1sqWRorMCFYdd3godihQArw

I was looking for those books and I found this.....Famous Five Survival Guide!!!

Ooh lovely savoy, might get a copy myself!

MissPricklePants.....THAT was Secret Seven. Damned sure there was a spaniel in that! I must dig out my old books.....

If you think her sensible enough, add in a flint and strike - great little tool for lighting fires. Might be an idea to include a little book.on building safe fires.

Swiss army knife.

Metal water bottle.

Parchment for map drawing.

I'm rather late to this but DD1 is having a 'Famous Five adventure' birthday party for her 8th birthday at the end of the month! We're giving a compass (attached to a carabiner - from eBay) and a magnifying glass to each member of the Famous Fiveish to use on their adventure.

In addition to all the suggestions you've already received, I think a needle and thread and a length of rope would be useful for your DD's kit...or a book on geocaching!