"Danny the Detective" by Vera C. Barclay is a story focusing on a young boy named Danny Moor who seeks excitement in his new countryside home and dreams of becoming a scout and detective. The tale begins with Danny settling into the peaceful village of Dutton after moving from London, but his quiet life is soon disrupted when he meets a mysterious stranger. The stranger, involved in a bicycle accident, imparts cryptic instructions to Danny before quickly departing, immediately triggering the boy's sharp instincts. Danny's curiosity and bravery lead him to meticulously track the stranger, uncovering suspicions of espionage connected to World War I; This sets him on a path to uncover the truth behind the stranger's shady agenda.
Danny the detective
By Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth) Barclay
A clever boy's peaceful country life turns upside down when a mysterious stranger appears, dragging him into a dangerous world of secrets and wartime intrigue.
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About the AuthorVera Charlesworth Barclay (1893–1989) co-founder of Cubs 1916, was an English pioneer of scouting and an author. She was an early exponent of female leadership in the Scout movement and played a leading role in the introduction of the Wolf Cub programme for younger boys, both in the United Kingdom and in France. Barclay wrote numerous children's stories and instructional Scouting handbooks, and in later life wrote about her Christian faith.
Vera Charlesworth Barclay (1893–1989) co-founder of Cubs 1916, was an English pioneer of scouting and an author. She was an early exponent of female leadership in the Scout movement and played a leading role in the introduction of the Wolf Cub programme for younger boys, both in the United Kingdom and in France. Barclay wrote numerous children's stories and instructional Scouting handbooks, and in later life wrote about her Christian faith.
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