In The Half-Penny Adventure , Eunice and her new friend, Barbara, help Eunice's Uncle Robert on his newspaper. The girls became acquain...
Showing posts with label Augusta Huiell Seaman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Augusta Huiell Seaman. Show all posts
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Case of the Calico Crab and Mystery of the Folding Key by Augusta Seaman
In The Case of the Calico Crab , Stacy and Betsy find a calico crab shell in an empty house. When they check the next day, the shell has be...
Friday, August 31, 2018
Linden Hall, Heron Shoals, and Missing Half by Augusta Seaman
In The Mystery at Linden Hall , Prince Lucien Morat is the nephew of the exiled King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte. Morat's wife is the h...
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Voice in the Dark, Pine Barrens Mystery, and Vanderlyn Silhouette by Augusta Seaman
The Voice in the Dark is a collection of 11 of Augusta Huiell Seaman's short stories that were previously published in magazines. Read...
Friday, August 17, 2018
Figurehead of the Folly and Strange Pettingill Puzzle by Augusta Seaman
In The Figurehead of the Folly , Joan goes to stay in Miss McKeever's boarding house for her summer vacation. Joan works for her board ...
Monday, August 13, 2018
Acquiring That Elusive Book
On February 24 , I wrote: I wasn't quite ready to try reading the books of Augusta Huiell Seaman. Her books are high on my reading list...
Bitsy Finds the Clue and Riddle at Live Oaks by Augusta Seaman
In Bitsy Finds the Clue , Bitsy begins her freshman year at William and Mary in Williamsburg. Bitsy can't get along with her roommate a...
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Stars of Sabra and Mystery of the Empty Room by Augusta Seaman
In The Stars of Sabra , Penelope finds a old chest hidden in the foundation of her house. The old chest contains a journal that details eve...
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Brass Keys of Kenwick and House in Hidden Lane by Augusta Seaman
In The Brass Keys of Kenwick , Audrey is an art student who plans to make a model of a house for a project. She has chosen Miss Jenifer...
Friday, August 3, 2018
River Acres Riddle and Charlemonte Crest by Augusta Seaman
The River Acres Riddle: A Book of Mysteries contains three short stories by Augusta Seaman. In "The River Acres Riddle," Dorita a...
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Shadow on the Dial and Disappearance of Anne Shaw by Augusta Seaman
In The Shadow on the Dial , Naomi and Enid enjoy visiting an old plantation that once belonged to their ancestors. The girls are dismayed w...
Monday, July 30, 2018
Secret of Tate's Beach and Adventure of the Seven Keyholes by Augusta Seaman
In The Secret of Tate's Beach , Merwin is recovering from a bad illness, so she and her father stay at Tate's Beach in Mr. Tate'...
Friday, July 27, 2018
The Edge of Raven Pool and Bluebonnet Bend by Augusta Seaman
In The Edge of Raven Pool , Antoinette's father has died, and she is penniless. Antoinette is sent to live with her aunt in Savannah, G...
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Tranquility House and Sally Simms Adventures It by Augusta Seaman
In Tranquility House , Mr. Benham lives next door to Connie and Elspeth. The girls regard Mr. Benham as an honorary uncle and spend lots of...
Sunday, July 22, 2018
The Dragon's Secret and The Mystery at Number Six by Augusta Seaman
In The Dragon's Secret , Leslie and her aunt are staying in a bungalow on a secluded beach. Another bungalow is near theirs and is vac...
Friday, July 20, 2018
The Slipper Point Mystery and The Crimson Patch by Augusta Seaman
In The Slipper Point Mystery , Sally is bored and without friends until Doris arrives at Carter's Landing. Sally is a bit of a tomboy, ...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
The Girl Next Door and Three Sides of Paradise Green by Augusta Seaman
In The Girl Next Door , Janet has come to visit Marcia, who is staying in New York City with her Aunt Minerva. Marcia has become fascinated...
Sunday, July 15, 2018
The Boarded-Up House and The Sapphire Signet by Augusta Seaman
In The Boarded-Up House , Joyce and Cynthia are neighbors, separated only by an old boarded-up house. The girls frequently play on the pro...
Friday, July 13, 2018
Introduction to Augusta Huiell Seaman
Most of us have probably seen the Scholastic Book Club editions of books by Augusta Huiell Seaman, including The Mystery of the Old Violin ...