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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.

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The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach

"The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's novel written in the early 1950s. The story follows a group of Brownie Scouts,...

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Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face

"Dan Carter and the Great Carved Face" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's adventure novel written in the early 1950s. The story follows Dan Carter and...

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Guilt of the Brass Thieves

"Guilt of the Brass Thieves" by Mildred A. Wirt is a mystery novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around a young girl named...

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The Clock Strikes Thirteen

"The Clock Strikes Thirteen" by Mildred A. Wirt is a mystery novel likely written in the early 1940s. The story centers around Penny Parker, an advent...

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The Girl Scouts at Singing Sands

"The Girl Scouts at Singing Sands" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's adventure novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers on Judy Grant...

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The Brownie Scouts at Windmill Farm

"The Brownie Scouts at Windmill Farm" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's novel written in the early 1950s. The story follows a group of enthusiastic B...

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The Brownie Scouts in the Circus

"The Brownie Scouts in the Circus" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's novel written in the mid-20th century. This delightful story follows a group of ...

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The Brownie Scouts at Snow Valley

"The Brownie Scouts at Snow Valley" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around a group of youn...

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Dan Carter and the Money Box

"Dan Carter and the Money Box" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's mystery novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the titular...

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Dan Carter-- Cub Scout

"Dan Carter-- Cub Scout" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's adventure novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows young Dan Carter and hi...

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Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle

"Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's adventure novel written in the mid-20th century." The story centers around a gr...

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Saboteurs on the River

"Saboteurs on the River" by Mildred A. Wirt is a fictional mystery novel written in the early 1940s. The story centers around the energetic young prot...

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Hoofbeats on the Turnpike

"Hoofbeats on the Turnpike" by Mildred A. Wirt is a mystery novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows young Penny Parker, an adventurou...

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The Wishing Well

"The Wishing Well" by Mildred A. Wirt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Penny Parker, an enterprising and spirited high ...

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The Secret Pact

"The Secret Pact" by Mildred A. Wirt is a mystery novel written in the early 1940s. The book introduces readers to Penelope Parker, a young and ambiti...

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The Cry at Midnight

"The Cry at Midnight" by Mildred A. Wirt is a mystery novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Penny Parker, a spirited and inq...

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The Brownie Scouts in the Cherry Festival

"The Brownie Scouts in the Cherry Festival" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows a group of you...

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Dan Carter, Cub Scout, and the River Camp

"Dan Carter, Cub Scout, and the River Camp" by Mildred A. Wirt is a children's adventure novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves aro...

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Swamp Island

"Swamp Island" by Mildred A. Wirt is a young adult mystery novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The book centers around Penny Parker, a resou...

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Whispering Walls

"Whispering Walls" by Mildred A. Wirt is a mystery novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Penny Parker, a tenacious young rep...

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