Books like Counterfeit Christmas by Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
During a festive Christmas, Nancy’s friend Bess discovers that the twenties she received as a gift are counterfeit. In her efforts to expose the fraud, Nancy tracks the fake money to its source, breaking through red herrings and deception while keeping the holiday spirit intact. The mystery unfolds with government police, shady dealers, and Nancy’s trademark investigative skill.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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