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Swamp Island

By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A seemingly innocent jaunt into the swamp becomes a gripping struggle for safety involving an escaped convict, an ominous man, and a missing dog.

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2011-01-26
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Summary

"Swamp Island" by Mildred A. Wirt is a thrilling mystery for young readers, focusing on Penny Parker and her friend Louise, whose flower-picking adventure in a swamp quickly turns dangerous. When the girls stumble upon a strange man and a suspicious conversation, their innocent outing transforms into a perilous quest. The situation escalates when Penny's dog goes missing, and rumors of an escaped convict spark fear and suspicion. This unexpected trouble sets the stage for a deeper, suspenseful plot involving local criminals and the desperate search for Penny's beloved pet as Penny and her friend try to understand the mystery that has unfolded before them.

About the Author

Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson was an American journalist and writer of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality. Benson wrote under the Stratemeyer Syndicate pen name, Carolyn Keene, from 1929 to 1953 and contributed to 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries, which were bestsellers.

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