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Re: [THB] [Mad-Scientists-Club] Questions about the Mad Scientists Club
Hello!
No I do not. I have the same edition as yourself. I'd wondered about how Harmon got booted out of the original club, but his cousin Freddie, was in, that got bandied about all through the two collections of short stories that got me started. I am still curious as to what happened next after the gang outsmarted them after rescuing Freddie and Dinky from that island, getting them stranded inside the boxcar, and then noting it would end up miles away from where they were then was enough for the story, but I felt then, and still do that I needed more info, ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 11:37?PM Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote:
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Re: [THB] [Mad-Scientists-Club] Questions about the Mad Scientists Club
Greg, I'm looking at my Purple House Press copy of "The Big Kerplop!" I purchased it on 11-23-10. That was when I read it and haven't returned, probably because I like the short-story format of the middle two books better. By the way, do you have a copy of the rare 1974 edition? I was fortunate to meet Sheridan Brinley at a series book convention in Charlottesville, circa 2003. He made quite an impression on me, speaking about his dad and the forthcoming Purple House editions.? S.J.S.
On Friday, April 19, 2024 at 04:24:54 PM EDT, Gregg Levine <gregg.drwho8@...> wrote:
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. Let's just say it wasn't pretty. It is in back of the Lake so from there they (the club) were able to see what the military was doing right and wrong and finally right to find the bomb and get it out. It again gets mentioned in "The Unidentified? Flying Man of Mammoth Falls" where the thing eventually lands. Charlie never explained why the mine went bust, so I suspect he did not know, and the author didn't bother to expand on that one. For example the cave the boys use in that one, was one of those mines that literally never went anywhere. And yes I posted both back then. I found all four on Amazon a while ago, starting with the two collections in the middle, and? based on a notation inside the site the son runs I'd found out about the first story, and even the very last one was an interesting one. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 12:40?PM Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote: > > 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 series. Back then I read all four books but soon I'll do just the first two, those I read as a young teenager. > > Here is your post on the cannon: > > "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 tracks. I say > was because it was eventually demolished and probably became a parking > lot." > > The cannon as I recall is a recurring feature of this series and I appreciate your thoughts on it. > > As to the zinc mine, I just don't remember it. Which book(s) was it mentioned? > > On a somewhat related topic, I had written as essay on the geography of the first two books. This was back in the Yahoogroups day. I found it on a thumb drive but it was corrupted. I always print out hard copies of my reviews, essays, etc. but I'll be damned, I can't find this one! I'll keep looking but Greg, I think you would have enjoyed it. > > Right now I am re-reading H. G. Wells' "The Island of Dr. Moreau." The premise horrifies me more now than when I was a lot younger... > > S.J.S. > > > On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 02:21:06 PM EDT, Gregg Levine <gregg.drwho8@...> wrote: > > > 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 here /g/Mad-Scientists-Club/message/1 and > /g/Mad-Scientists-Club/message/2 that one I posted a > note describing some trivia on the cannon. The first one discusses the > zinc mine, it seems it had ceased working years before the stories > were written. I had hoped Charlie would mention that in his stories, > or the author would contribute. I mean he would have done so during > the writing period of the story, but the very first one only came to > light rather recently. > > I'm not sure how many members the list has, but as with this one, I'd > hope to cause a discussion. > ----- > Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... > "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." > > On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:07?PM Stephen Servello via groups.io > <steveseg@...> wrote: > > > > 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 to. > > > > I'm very interested in your thoughts! > > > > Steve (SJS) > > > > On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 05:10:25 PM EDT, Gregg Levine <gregg.drwho8@...> wrote: > > > > > > Hello! > > There is, or there's supposed to be a group on them, but I've gotten > > nothing but static from them. > > > > Essentially I've got about a dozen questions regarding the small town > > they live in, and even the circumstances behind what shaped the town. > > Oh and what about what happened to one of its money makers. > > > > "Skinamaroo!" > > ----- > > Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... > > "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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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. Let's just say it wasn't pretty. It is in back of the Lake so from there they (the club) were able to see what the military was doing right and wrong and finally right to find the bomb and get it out. It again gets mentioned in "The Unidentified Flying Man of Mammoth Falls" where the thing eventually lands. Charlie never explained why the mine went bust, so I suspect he did not know, and the author didn't bother to expand on that one. For example the cave the boys use in that one, was one of those mines that literally never went anywhere. And yes I posted both back then. I found all four on Amazon a while ago, starting with the two collections in the middle, and based on a notation inside the site the son runs I'd found out about the first story, and even the very last one was an interesting one. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 12:40?PM Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote:
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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 series. Back then I read all four books but soon I'll do just the first two, those I read as a young teenager. Here is your post on the cannon:? "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 tracks. I say was because it was eventually demolished and probably became a parking lot." The cannon as I recall is a recurring feature of this series and I appreciate your thoughts on it.? As to the zinc mine, I just don't remember it. Which book(s) was it mentioned? On a somewhat related topic, I had written as essay on the geography of the first two books. This was back in the Yahoogroups day. I found it on a thumb drive but it was corrupted. I always print out hard copies of my reviews, essays, etc. but I'll be damned, I can't find this one! I'll keep looking but Greg, I think you would have enjoyed it. Right now I am re-reading H. G. Wells' "The Island of Dr. Moreau." The premise horrifies me more now than when I was a lot younger... S.J.S.
On Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 02:21:06 PM EDT, Gregg Levine <gregg.drwho8@...> wrote:
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 here /g/Mad-Scientists-Club/message/1 and /g/Mad-Scientists-Club/message/2 that one I posted a note describing some trivia on the cannon. The first one discusses the zinc mine, it seems it had ceased working years before the stories were written. I had hoped Charlie would mention that in his stories, or the author would contribute. I mean he would have done so during the writing period of the story, but the very first one only came to light rather recently. I'm not sure how many members the list has, but as with this one, I'd hope to cause a discussion. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:07?PM Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote: > > 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 to. > > I'm very interested in your thoughts! > > Steve (SJS) > > On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 05:10:25 PM EDT, Gregg Levine <gregg.drwho8@...> wrote: > > > Hello! > There is, or there's supposed to be a group on them, but I've gotten > nothing but static from them. > > Essentially I've got about a dozen questions regarding the small town > they live in, and even the circumstances behind what shaped the town. > Oh and what about what happened to one of its money makers. > > "Skinamaroo!" > ----- > Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... > "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." > > > > > > |
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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 here /g/Mad-Scientists-Club/message/1 and /g/Mad-Scientists-Club/message/2 that one I posted a note describing some trivia on the cannon. The first one discusses the zinc mine, it seems it had ceased working years before the stories were written. I had hoped Charlie would mention that in his stories, or the author would contribute. I mean he would have done so during the writing period of the story, but the very first one only came to light rather recently. I'm not sure how many members the list has, but as with this one, I'd hope to cause a discussion. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:07?PM Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote:
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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 to. I'm very interested in your thoughts! Steve (SJS)
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 05:10:25 PM EDT, Gregg Levine <gregg.drwho8@...> wrote:
Hello! There is, or there's supposed to be a group on them, but I've gotten nothing but static from them. Essentially I've got about a dozen questions regarding the small town they live in, and even the circumstances behind what shaped the town. Oh and what about what happened to one of its money makers. "Skinamaroo!" ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." |
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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 of the editions I have, obviously not the originals from the 30's thru the 80's.?
S.J.S.
PS I have included some other Groupsio in the hope that more members can be recruited. -----Original Message-----
From: George Lane <glane4@...> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, May 22, 2023 11:03 am Subject: Re: [Willard-Price] Welcome George Lane! Yes, it was an ongoing project for my mom and me over the years, first trying to read all the books in the series, mostly through interlibrary loans, and then trying to buy my own copies.
Eventually I was able to acquire hardback copies of nearly the entire series, though I lost my copies of Amazon and South Sea in the late 90s and ended up replacing them with paperback Red Fox editions. It wasn't until the early 2000s that I finally got my hands on a paperback edition of Arctic Adventure on eBay, and was able to finally say I had read and owned the whole series. |
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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. -----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> To: John.DiCarlo@... <John.DiCarlo@...>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Apr 7, 2023 10:49 am Subject: Re: [Ken-Holt-and-Biff-Brewster] [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 obtained the 1st edition for $73.00 on April 4, 1977. Thank you David Baumann for leaving that last copy available when you purchased the penultimate copy!
Jim did make "Magic Talisman" available to those who had not purchased in the original run. Is there a current value on the 1st edition available?
S.J.S.
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From: John Di via groups.io <John.DiCarlo@...> To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Thu, Apr 6, 2023 4:30 pm Subject: Re: [RickBrant] The Passing of Jim Ogden... Jim Ogden seemed to withdraw from Rick Brant related activities after the reprinting of ¡°The Magic Talisman¡±. ?I wondered if there were problems with that endeavor. ?I did hear that he had complaints from some that the value of original copies of Magic Talisman dropped after the reprinting.
On Apr 6, 2023, at 12:13 PM, Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote:
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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 obtained the 1st edition for $73.00 on April 4, 1977. Thank you David Baumann for leaving that last copy available when you purchased the penultimate copy!
Jim did make "Magic Talisman" available to those who had not purchased in the original run. Is there a current value on the 1st edition available?
S.J.S. -----Original Message-----
From: John Di via groups.io <John.DiCarlo@...> To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Thu, Apr 6, 2023 4:30 pm Subject: Re: [RickBrant] The Passing of Jim Ogden... Jim Ogden seemed to withdraw from Rick Brant related activities after the reprinting of ¡°The Magic Talisman¡±. ?I wondered if there were problems with that endeavor. ?I did hear that he had complaints from some that the value of original copies of Magic Talisman dropped after the reprinting.
On Apr 6, 2023, at 12:13 PM, Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote:
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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 and the various book series lists. I modelled my Ken Holt/Biff Brewster list on his Rick Brant. The Spindrift site was incredible!
If any of you care to chime in on what Jim meant to you, please do. As for me, though I lost touch with Jim several years ago, I am devastated!? I recall fondly meeting up with Jim at the Sea Bright and Charlottesville book series convention. I was also honored to have Jim (and David Baumann) visit my home preparatory to our visit to Boston University to wade through the Hal Goodwin archives.
S.J.S.
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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 embarrassing!)
Three Investigators: Moderator X 21
Williard Price: Owner X 1 (how even more embarrassing!)
Ken Holt and Biff Brewster: Owner X 21
Rick Brant: Member? X 50
Tom Swift: Member X 207 (wicked impressive and active!)
Here are the Facebook sites. I am a member only.
Brains Benton
Girls Series Books
Vintage Children's Book Reviews and Annotations
Judy Bolton Fans
Nancy Drew Book Fans
The Phantom Fans (Judy Bolton)
Hardy Boys Fan Club
Series Book Marketplace
Nancy Drew Book Sales
Vintage Children Books
Series Book Forum
Tom Swift Fan Club
Nancy Drew Sleuths
The Dana Girls: Super Sleuths
Starman Saga Fans
Nancy Drew Game Fans
I'm sure there are more and I hope interested fans will investigate some of the above!
S.J.S.
PS Currently re-reading the Dray Prescot Saga by Ken Bulmer (52 books) and The Survivalist Series by Jerry and Sharon Ahern and Bob Anderson (36 books, so far). As of today, I re-reading "The Swift Family Robinson" by Johan Wyss, in preparation to Jules Verne's two sequels. James Keeline is surely aware of all three... -----Original Message-----
From: Classic Cabinets <classiccabinetsofla@...> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, Dec 31, 2022 2:27 pm Subject: [Brains-Benton] End of the year 2022 Last day of the year folks and we've had 14 posts this month! The most previously was 15 so why don't we see if we can shatter the record.?
It would be nice to hear from some of the more dormant members to close out the year. What have you guys been reading lately?
I am a new member but a veteran reader of many youth mystery books, not just BB. Hope to hear from many of our members and get to know everyone! Thanks and have a great New Year!
Randy Brown
Bayou Boy
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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 -----Original Message-----
From: David Baumann <starbrow730@...> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, Mar 22, 2022 4:50 pm Subject: Re: [Mad-Scientists-Club] 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 Baumann
On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM Stephen Servello via <steveseg=[email protected]> wrote:
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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 Baumann On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM Stephen Servello via <steveseg=[email protected]> wrote:
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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 Screeching Owl
3. The Flickering Torch
4. The Haunted Fort
5. The Spiral Bridge
6. The Desert Giant
7. The Tower Treasure (Revised)
8. Devil's Paw
9. Hidden Harbor (Revised)
10. Skeleton Rock
11. Short-Wave
12. Old Mill
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 edition. The Wallace Boys # 7 though not actually numbered as such: Hostage in the Highlands by Duncan Watt. Copyright 1995 by Tynron Press. Bob Blake # 1 again, not actually numbered: The Trail of the Golden Feather by Ryerson Johnson. Copyright 1963 by Collier Books. Mark and Bud Champion # 4 though not numbered: The Barking Cat Case by William Manners. Copyright 1963 by Collier Books. I think I would have enjoyed these better if I had started reading them as a kid. They were good reads but I have no wish to purchase others. Of the four, I found the Ted Wilford and Bob Blake to be my favorites. I found the Wallace Boys to be overflowing with educational facts that took away from the mystery. The maps were deeply detailed and a marvel. Have any of you read any books in these series? On a related topic, I'm about to read my latest two Brains Benton books that I just received: The Mystery of the Haunted Airplane by Sean Murphy. Published by Half-Ass Productions via Lulu. The Case of the Templar's Sword by Charles Morgan. Sedna Publishing Group via Blurb. S.J.S. |
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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. -----Original Message-----
From: John Kuhn via groups.io <thekuhns2006@...> To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Sat, May 1, 2021 2:28 pm Subject: Re: [RickBrant] [Brains-Benton] 24 Book Juvenile Start-Up Great choices!
I would add:
Connie Blair-The Gray Menace
Penny Parker-Behind the Green Door
Tom Quest-Sign of the Spiral
John?
On May 1, 2021, at 12:10 PM, Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote:
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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. -----Original Message-----
From: C via groups.io <raider22153@...> To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, May 1, 2021 12:53 pm Subject: Re: [Brains-Benton] 24 Book Juvenile Start-Up Steve,
Fascinating list! ? Yes must admit that I am not familiar with all of the titles. ?
C
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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 Island
2. Rick Brant and the Ruby Ray Mystery
3. Brains Benton and the Case of the Missing Message
4. The Hardy Boys and the Clue of the Screeching Owl
5. The Wilderness Series: The Forest Fire Mystery by Troy Nesbit (Frank Folsom)
6. Biff Brewster and the Mystery of the Chinese Ring
7. Chris Cool: X Marks the Spy
8. The Three Investigators in the the Secret of Terror Castle
9. Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright
10. Bomba the Jungle Boy at the Giant Cataract
11. The Mad Scientists' Club
12. South Sea Adventure by Willard Price
13. Ken Holt and the Black Thumb Mystery
14. Rick Brant and the Blue Ghost Mystery
15. Brains Benton and the Case of the Counterfeit Coin
16. The Hardy Boys and the House on the Cliff
17. Biff Brewster and the Hawaiian Sea Hunt Mystery
18. Rick Brant and the Blue Ghost Mystery
19. Chris Cool: Mission Moonfire
20. Bomba the Jungle Boy in the Abandoned City
21. The New Adventures of the Mad Scientists' Club
22. Return to Gone-Away Lake
23. Ken Holt and the Clue of the Coiled Cobra
24. Rick Brant: Sea Gold
Honorary Mention:?
1. Ken Holt and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician
2. Ken Holt and the Mystery of the Stone Elephant
3. Rick Brant and the Whispering Box Mystery
4. Biff Brewster and the Alpine Pass
5. The Golden Eagle Mystery by Ellery Queen Jr. (James Holding, Samuel McCoy and Frank Belknap Long)
6. Bomba the Jungle Boy and the Lost Explorers
7. The Hardy Boys: The Flickering Torch Mystery
8. The Hardy Boys: The Haunted Fort
9. The Hardy Boys: The Spiral Bridge
10. The Three Investigators: The Secret of Skeleton Island
S.J.S.
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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. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8@... "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 2:54 PM Stephen Servello via groups.io <steveseg@...> wrote: Sign near the Harkness mansion, "Be careful of the house!" |
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