Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
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.
Behind the Green Door
A spirited young woman's ski trip turns treacherous when she discovers secrets, lies, and a looming threat to her father's reputation.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Hoofbeats on the Turnpike
A daring young reporter and her friend chase a legendary ghost through a town full of secrets.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
The Brownie Scouts in the Cherry Festival
A group of young scouts find adventure and friendship as they combine cherry picking, quilting, and teamwork to raise funds for their organization.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Dan Carter and the Money Box
When a group of young scouts find a mysterious box, they get entangled in a series of unexpected and thrilling mystery.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Dan Carter-- Cub Scout
A group of young scouts on a camping trip confronts a suspicious stranger while testing the bonds of their friendship and the meaning of honesty.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Dan Carter, Cub Scout, and the River Camp
When a Cub Scout troop stumbles upon a castaway during a treasure hunt, they uncover a mystery far greater than they imagined.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Voice from the Cave
A teenage girl's vacation turns treacherous as she uncovers a clandestine operation while investigating a charming interloper who threatens her relationship with her father.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
The Clock Strikes Thirteen
A curious clock tower, cryptic messages, and a blazing fire plunge a daring girl into a thrilling race against time to uncover a criminal plot hidden within her town.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Ghost Beyond the Gate
When a fun iceboating trip turns into a car theft, two friends soon discover their missing vehicle is tied to a larger mystery involving a missing parent and local crimes.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
The Brownie Scouts at Snow Valley
** A group of young scouts encounter outdoor winter adventures where an unlikely friend finds her place among them.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach
A group of young scouts combines fun in the sun with a hunt for missing items, turning a seaside vacation into a thrilling, unforgettable escapade.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Saboteurs on the River
When two adventurous friends encounter a mysterious bottle during a late-night sail, they're pulled into a world of sabotage, explosions, and a race to unmask a hidden enemy.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle
A resourceful young scout and his friends must unravel a spooky castle's secrets while staging the ultimate Robin Hood play to outshine a jealous competitor.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
The Wishing Well
When a spirited young woman makes a wish at a mysterious well, she and her friends soon find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of secrets, friendships tested, and exciting surprises.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
The Secret Pact
A budding journalist's riverboat trip turns into a thrilling investigation after a suspicious couple, a robbery, and a mysterious package lead her down a path of secrets and crime.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
The Brownie Scouts in the Circus
A troop of young scouts throws themselves into the exciting world of circus planning, hoping to fund the camping adventure of their dreams against a backdrop of friendship and teamwork.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Whispering Walls
A fearless young reporter must decipher cryptic clues and confront shady characters to solve the puzzling disappearance of a bank president and missing bonds.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Signal in the Dark
A determined young reporter risks everything as she chases a dangerous story, battling rivals and uncovering secrets in a small town shaken by a mysterious explosion.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Guilt of the Brass Thieves
On a storm-hit island, a girl tumbles into a whirlwind of sailboat races, factory thefts, and shadowed rivalries.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt
Clue of the Silken Ladder
A young girl's ordinary life transforms into an exhilarating adventure when she discovers a mysterious silk ladder, leading her down a path of intrigue and danger.
By Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt