Books like Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery by Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
When Christopher Nichols heads to Knob Hill for a quiet vacation, his daughter Penny expects the same calm. Instead, the secluded town throws a series of baffling incidents her way: a vanished hitchhiker, a hidden past involving Mr. Crocker’s grandson, and a suspicious housekeeper spying on Mr. Nichols’ belongings. A young man’s frantic search for the elderly Crocker adds another layer of mystery. Penny takes on the challenge, employing her keen observation and resolve to connect the disparate clues. In the end, she delivers a surprising solution that astonishes her father and the community.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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