The Purple Flame A Mystery Story for Girls

"The Purple Flame" by Roy J. Snell is an adventure story where Marian Norton, a brave young girl in the Arctic, notices a strange purple flame on an old boat that seems to be deserted. While managing her family’s reindeer business while her father is away, she must deal with the mysteries of the arctic, and she prepares for her cousin, Patsy, to visit all the way from Kentucky. The story focuses on Marian's bravery in the wilderness and her resourcefulness as she faces the challenges of surviving in the harsh north, while keeping her family's reindeer safe and figuring out who or what is causing the odd, flickering light she saw.