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Louise and Jean Dana come back to the repurposed Starhurst School after a fire, ready to solve yet another puzzling case. Their investigation begins when Professor Crandall receives an anonymous warning not to remove the valuable Cellini bronze fountain he has recently acquired from the old Price estate. Pushing forward, the sisters confront a strange blond woman, phantom ice skaters, a cryptic riddle, and a terrifying gorilla‑man—all clues that test their detective skill. Through courage and wit, Louise and Jean ultimately crack the mystery and ensure the beautiful fountain is safely installed on the school campus.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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