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Clue of the Silken Ladder

Mildred A. Wirt

Clue of the Silken Ladder

Clue of the Silken Ladder

Mildred A. Wirt

American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels

Clue of the Silken Ladder is a juvenile mystery novel written by Mildred A. Wirt in the early 1940s. The story follows Penny Parker, a spirited young girl who buys back her old car, the Leaping Lena, and stumbles upon a mysterious silk ladder linked to a series of burglaries. As Penny navigates challenges with her friend Louise and uncovers the connection to fake mediums, she showcases her adventurous spirit and detective skills. This novel is notable for its engaging portrayal of a young female detective in a time when such characters were rare in children's literature.

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A mystery novel written in the early 1940s. The story centers around Penny Parker, a spirited and adventurous young girl...

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