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PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny is self-sufficient, outspoken, and extraordinarily tenacious. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt once said, " 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is." In THE GHOST BEYOND THE GATE, Penny's father mysteriously disappears in the wake of an accient. ...

When the Crandall family jewels are stolen from the Lilac Inn, Nancy Drew is on the case! With multiple suspects, Nancy follows the clues which lead her to a world of lies, suspense and danger. A perilous and life-threatening boat ride almost defeats Nancy, as there are those who will stop at nothing to prevent Nancy from solving the mystery. This is the fourth book of the series, and is the last Nancy Drew Mystery Story to be written by Mildred Wirt Benson under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Subsequent authors continued to use Carolyn Keene as a pseudonym for each book in the series. - Summary...

In the third book of the series, Nancy Drew comes to the aid of new friend Laura Pendleton. As Laura, whose mother recently died, meets her new guardian, suspicious behavior leads Nancy on a path of dangerous twists and turns, as she tries to uncover the truth about Laura's inheritance. Nancy's perseverance prevails as she solves the mystery and saves a life. The Bungalow Mystery was written by Mildred Wirt Benson under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

In the second book of the series, Nancy Drew comes to the aid of elderly sisters Rosemary and Floretta Turnbull to uncover the cause of strange hauntings in their old country mansion. In the process, Nancy discovers a hidden staircase which leads her to the heart of the mystery. Will Nancy's midnight adventure reveal the secret of the hidden staircase? The Hidden Staircase was written by Mildred Wirt Benson writing under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

In the first book of the series, intrepid teenage sleuth, Nancy Drew, searches for the true will of the late Josiah Crowley, a wealthy businessman from Nancy's hometown of River Heights. In an effort to help Josiah's impoverished relatives, Nancy risks her own safety to track the clues that will solve the mystery. The Secret of the Old Clock was written by Mildred Wirt Benson using the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

Flash Evans, Camera News Hawk follows 17-year-old Jimmy "Flash" Evans, an ace photographer for The Brandale Ledger, as he transitions from still photography to newsreel journalism. In this upbeat, pre-war adventure, written by the creator of early Nancy Drew novels, Flash navigates the fast-paced world of breaking news, danger, and intrigue. A thrilling listen for fans of vintage adventure and journalism stories.

Eager to become a reporter, Penny Parker grabs the chance to cover a society wedding. Her father, the editor of the Riverview Star, explains that the only access to the Kippenberg estate is via a rickety bridge and that Mr. Kippenberg, who is on the run for tax evasion, just might show up at his daughter's wedding. Penny smells a scoop! When the groom receives a mysterious note and disappears moments before the ceremony, Penny is on the trail. The mystery deepens as the intrepid teenager gathers clues while encountering a belligerent gardener, unsavory boatmen, and an alligator.

Overall, those who loved Penny Parker overlooked her casual ways and flippant speech. These largely resulted from her dad having taught her to think straight. She sometimes had to wait a few minutes before gathering sufficient courage to continue battling whatever setbacks might come her way. Her mother died when Penny was only a three-year-old child, but she was, as she said, “on my own, with a vengeance.” This largely resulted from the loving care of her newspaper owner/editor father, Anthony Parker, who never remarried

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Late one night, amateur sleuth Peggy Parker and her friend see an unexplained light and hear a terrifying scream from an abandoned old monastery outside of town. Upon further investigation, they discover that the building is not abandoned after all but is the home of a mysterious cult! Join Peggy on multiple adventures while she works to solve the mystery of the “Cry at Midnight.”

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freePENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny is self-sufficient, outspoken, and extraordinarily tenacious. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt once said, " 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is." In THE GHOST BEYOND THE GATE, Penny's ...

The story begins when Carol, a recent college graduate, takes a job as a secretary for a wealthy businessman named Edward Norton. Norton seems like a charming and respectable man, but as Carol becomes more involved in his business affairs, she realizes that he is involved in some shady dealings. Norton is involved in smuggling and counterfeiting, and Carol is soon drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue.

Penny is a teenage investigator and part-timer reporter who finds herself embroiled in a mystery. Driven to find proof that a famous troupe of spiritualists are just con men in disguise, she finds the town is suffering a spate of inexplicable burglaries. It looks like the authorities have missed the step and come to Penny to solve the crimes and reveal the truth.

Penny Parker, a reporter, goes to a ski resort and stumbles onto a pile of mysteries. A mysterious group is trying to force the resort to close, and as she investigates she discovers the strange green door. What's behind the door? Only a special invite gets you beyond the secretive portal, and it seems that the people in power don't like reporters.

Dive into the intriguing world of PENNY PARKER, a spirited teenage sleuth and budding reporter with a remarkable talent for unraveling the most peculiar and often bizarre mysteries. As the only daughter of Anthony Parker, the widowed publisher of the Riverview Star, Penny has been raised to be fiercely independent, outspoken, and relentlessly innovative. Her cheerful demeanor hides a sharp, observant mind ready to tackle any challenge. Created by Mildred A. Wirt—who also wrote the original Nancy Drew series under the name Carolyn Keene—Penny Parker embodies the independence that Wirt ...

Dive into the captivating world of Penny Parker, a spirited teenage sleuth and budding reporter blessed with an exceptional talent for unraveling the most peculiar and often bizarre mysteries. As the only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the Riverview Star, Penny has been raised to be independent, outspoken, and remarkably resourceful. Her bubbly and conversational demeanor cleverly masks a razor-sharp intellect. Created by the talented Mildred A. Wirt, who also authored the original Nancy Drew series under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, Penny embodies the daring spirit Wirt ...

Penny’s father is a newspaper owner being sued for libel in his home base of New York. He sends her on a western ski vacation in order to avoid the legalities, but she manages to gain entrance to a room with a mysterious Green Door, an entrance to an illegal fur importation racket from Canada. The culprits turn out to be those pursuing the libel situation back east. She is threatened with possible death, but not only solves the fur racket but winds up scooping a rival reporter.

Penny Parker’s father is a car accident victim and is taken to a hospital by another driver. However, they never arrive and the widowed father, Anthony Parker, is struck by brain damage with memory loss. At one point he cannot remember his own name nor recognize Penny as his daughter. He is owner and publisher of The Riverview Star newspaper and is pursuing information concerning a car-theft gang. Fortunately, the time element is overcome for his recovery and this leads to thwarting the plans of the unscrupulous gang.

PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny is self-sufficient, outspoken, and extraordinarily tenacious. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt once said, " 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is." In THE GHOST BEYOND THE GATE, Penny's father mysteriously disappears in the wake of an accient. ...

Join Penny Parker and her father as they embark on an intriguing vacation, accompanied by an enigmatic woman. Their journey soon turns into an exhilarating hunt for international spies. Summary by Amanda Leung.

Over a school holiday, young Penny persuades her father to let her work as a junior reporter at the local newspaper, the Riverview Star. Battling workplace rivalry and navigating the world of journalism becomes even more challenging when she lands her first major assignment - investigating an explosion at the Conway Steel Plant. As she aids a struggling colleague, she stumbles upon a fraudulent plot to sell a counterfeit explosive device. In a thrilling climax, Penny unveils the scam, bringing the perpetrators to justice!