Regarding the old mine in the series
Hello!
In both "The Big Kerplop" and one of the stories in the third book in
the series of four, Charlie mentions an old mine, and that a cave on
the property is in reality a mine there for zinc. But,
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Gregg Levine
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And about the old cannon that's found in the first published book
Hello!
The cannon that Homer is interested in, and Charlie describes in
Memorial Point, has an interesting connection to New York State. The
Foundry was in Cold Spring New York near the railroad
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Gregg Levine
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The Mystery of Castle Croome
Greetings!
While on another list I came across a review of "The Castle Croome" by Hilda Boden. This was a Scholastic Book and was at one time illustrated by Charles Geer. Anyone here familiar with
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Stephen Servello
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Re: The Mystery of Castle Croome
Hello!
Not until right now. It happens that both collections of the Club
stores are indeed published via Scholastic Books. and that's what
brought me back to them.
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Gregg C Levine
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24 Book Juvenile Start-Up
If I were to suggest to a new-comer to the juvenile series genre, here are the 24 books I would list, in descending order:
1. Ken Holt and the Secret of Skeleton Island2. Rick Brant and the Ruby Ray
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Stephen Servello
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Re: [Brains-Benton] 24 Book Juvenile Start-Up
Right, two Blue Ghosts. I'll replace one with Whispering Box!
S.J.S.
PS I'll add Nancy Drew and the the Mystery of the Old Clock to Honorable Mention.
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Re: [RickBrant] [Brains-Benton] 24 Book Juvenile Start-Up
I really like the Connie Blair and Tom Quest books and will look for a Penny Parker.?
I'm thinking of doing a top 12 of my favorite girl series...
S.J.S.
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A Bit Off Topic
Greetings!
Recently I decided to try some juvenile series I had barely heard of. They are:
Ted Wilford # 9: The Big Cat Mystery by Norvin Pallas. Copyright 1961 and 1989 for this Wildside Press
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Stephen Servello
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Top Twelve Hardy Boys
If I had to keep only twelve Hardy Boy books, these are them, in order of preference, using the Richard Lupoff's (of ERB fame), format.
1. The House on the Cliff (Revised)
2. The Clue of the
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Stephen Servello
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Re: Top Twelve Hardy Boys
I'm reading The Haunted Fort aloud to my wife and children right now. I
recall that it was on your recommendation, Steve, that I collected books
41-45 at all. Thanks!
David
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Re: Top Twelve Hardy Boys
Hey there David!?
I consider "Haunted Fort" and "Spiral Bridge" duo to be in the same league as "Tower Treasure" and "House on the Cliff."
Take care my friend!
Steve
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Re: [Brains-Benton] Other Juvenile Series Sites
Of possible interest, here are juvenile series sites I either own, moderate or am a member:
On Groups.io:
Brains Benton: Owner? X 20
Mad-Scientists Club/Charles Geer: Owner X 3 (how
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Stephen Servello
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The Passing of Jim Ogden...
I was alerted by Jenn Fisher that one of the greats in juvenile series groups, Jim Ogden, passed away after a lengthy illness on March 9th. He was a mentor to me when I finally discovered the Internet
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Stephen Servello
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Re: [RickBrant] The Passing of Jim Ogden...
Hey there John.
For sure, the sale price on "The Magic Talisman" (1989) dropped with the release of the 2011 edition from Spindrift Island Publishing. I have both and was extremely fortunate to have
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Stephen Servello
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Re: [Ken-Holt-and-Biff-Brewster] [RickBrant] The Passing of Jim Ogden...
My bad! The purchase year was 1997.
S.J.S.
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Re: [Willard-Price] Spreadsheet of S.J.S.' Willard Price Books
George, the attached is a spreadsheet of my Willard Price books. I note that "Amazon Adventure" and "Diving Adventure" are actually a two in one Trade Paperback volume. The publication dates are only
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Re: [THB] Can I ask questions about the "Mad Scientists Club" books here?
Hey there Greg!
I've included the Mad Scientists Club on Groups.io.
I am unaware of your attempts to post there. I would like to hear your questions and both of these groups are good ones to post
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Re: [THB] Can I ask questions about the "Mad Scientists Club" books here?
Hello!
Okay.
I just checked the list, (Mad Scientists Club list), and I saw two of
mine, both on 1/22/2021. One concerned the Old Zinc Mine, and the
other the cannon. That' why I asked in here,
See
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Gregg Levine
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Re: Questions about the Mad Scientists Club
Hi Greg. I did see your posts from 2021, but I thought you were referring to more recent posts. My bad!
To be honest, it has been about a decade since my last re-read of the Mad Scientists' Club
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Re: [THB] [Mad-Scientists-Club] Questions about the Mad Scientists Club
Hello!
The Zinc Mine? It was first mentioned in "The Big Kerplop" which
largely sets the stage for the club, and also explains more of why
Harmon found himself out on his ear regarding his conduct.
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