| Author |
Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine), 1905-2002 |
| Title |
Whispering Walls
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Brenda Lewis and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"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 reporter, who uncovers a perplexing case revolving around the unexplained disappearance of a prominent bank president, Hamilton Rhett. The opening chapters immerse readers in a gripping narrative of intrigue, featuring mysterious symbols, a potential crime, and the various characters connected to the case. At the start of the story, Penny showcases her passion for journalism while bowling with her friend Louise. Alerted by a police call regarding a bank situation, she quickly shifts gears to investigate. Entering the empty bank, she discovers that Mr. Rhett has been missing for nine days, accompanied by the troubling news of missing bonds. As Penny digs deeper, she finds herself face-to-face with suspicious individuals and mystifying symbols such as a plumed serpent, which hint at a darker underlying conspiracy. The opening chapters effectively set the stage for a thrilling mystery filled with unexpected twists and a strong female lead determined to uncover the truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery and detective stories
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| Subject |
Parker, Penny (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34975 |
| Release Date |
Jan 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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