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Book 3 in Adventure Stories for Girls. When one sees a theft committed, it is instinctive for one to immediately alert the authorities and put a stop to it, but is it always the best thing to do? Lucile is faced with such a dilemma when she realizes a little girl is stealing valuable books from the University Library where Lucile works. Her delay in making the report led her, and her roommate Florence, on a wild search that takes her form Chicago to New York, and back through thieves and fire to set things right. With the help of a few acquaintences, Providence, and her own plucky, resourceful...

A teenage mystery book While holidaying on Lake Huron Florence and a gypsy dancer friend meet up with a lady detective searching for a lost ruby and meet up (and survive) many dangers.

Book 4 of the Adventures for Girls series. Imagine two young women, one fresh from Kentucky, handling a herd of reindeer with a few Eskimo helpers in a cold, dark Alaskan Winter near Nome. If the elements weren't enough, they have to contend with a massive herder who's encroaching on their limited grazing lands, and a curious and suspicious group of shadowers who somehow keep emitting a purple flame from their dwellings. In a heroic effort, Marion ventures out to get help, while her Southerner cousin tries to maintain the herd and learn the secret to this purple flame. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Book 1 of the Adventures for Girls series. Travelling the snowy wilderness of Western Alaska and Eastern Russia would be challenging for any seasoned adventurer. Go on a journey with our two young ladies, Lucile and Marian, as they attempt to travel across the Bering Strait and back in the most difficult conditions...all with an angry and mysterious miner coming after them! - Summary by Keith Salis

Book 2 of the Adventures for Girls series. Three young, female college students manage to get free housing aboard a friend's luxury yacht, the O Moo, that's in a Chicago dry dock. Fortunately for them, they have much experience in dealing with fearful situations and mystery, because these things seem to follow them around. A threatening note, a terrifying blue face, even being set adrift in a harrowing winter storm all work together to test their courage and resourcefulness, and eventually lead to peace. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Lucile has a job in a department store book department for the holiday season before she returns to college for the next term. What could happen? Well, Lucile and her friends have just about as much excitement as they can handle! Several mysteries centered around this store, its employees, and even a newspaper's Christmas publicity stunt combine to test her nerves and her skills as a kind-hearted, brave, and giving young lady. This is the fifth book in Snell's series of mysteries for girls. - Summary by Keith Salis

Gypsy Flight is a thrilling aviation mystery in which stewardess Rosemary Sample becomes entangled in a dangerous plot after a mysterious passenger loses a bag containing life-or-death secrets. As a snowstorm forces the plane down, she must uncover the truth before disaster strikes a small town.

On the Yukon Trail is a thrilling survival adventure following two young radio operators on a desperate mission across the frozen Alaskan wilderness. Battling wolves, blizzards, and ruthless criminals, they must rely on their wits and courage to succeed. A fast-paced tale of determination and danger.

Join Lucile Tucker, a dedicated student in Chicago, as she stumbles upon a mystery within the hallowed halls of her university library. One evening, she spots a small child stealing valuable books from the collection, sparking a quest Lucile cant resist. With her good friend Florence, she bravely ventures into the darker corners of the city, determined to uncover the truth. What is the significance of the unique mark found within the books? Who is the elderly gentleman living in the dilapidated cottage? As they delve deeper into the mystery, they cant shake off the feeling of being watched. ...

In the Alaskan wilderness, a young homesteader faces snowstorms, stolen reindeer, ghostly dogs, and a thrilling sled race. "Ticket to Adventure" captures the frontier spirit in an action-packed tale.

Arrow of Fire follows young adventurer Johnny Thompson, who, after years of exploring the world’s wildest places, returns home to Chicago—only to be drawn into a dangerous underworld of crime and corruption. A gripping blend of action, mystery, and police work.

Curlie Carson Listens In is an early radio adventure novel. Curlie Carson tracks illegal radio operators, but his work leads him into a world of kidnappings, high-speed chases, and dangerous criminals. A thrilling look at the early days of radio technology and crime-solving.

Purple Flame is a thrilling Alaskan adventure featuring two young women braving the frozen tundra. As they navigate reindeer herding, mysterious pursuers, and the eerie glow of an unexplained purple flame, they must rely on their wits and courage to survive the dangers of the Arctic wilderness.