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Behind the Green Door follows teen detective Penny Parker as she investigates a mystery at a ski resort. A reclusive old man keeps his granddaughter imprisoned in a remote cabin, and suspicious figures lurk around the lodge. Penny’s fearless sleuthing leads her straight into danger.

Dive into the intriguing world of PENNY PARKER, a spirited teenage sleuth and budding reporter with a remarkable talent for unraveling the most peculiar and often bizarre mysteries. As the only daughter of Anthony Parker, the widowed publisher of the Riverview Star, Penny has been raised to be fiercely independent, outspoken, and relentlessly innovative. Her cheerful demeanor hides a sharp, observant mind ready to tackle any challenge. Created by Mildred A. Wirt—who also wrote the original Nancy Drew series under the name Carolyn Keene—Penny Parker embodies the independence that Wirt ...

Dive into the captivating world of Penny Parker, a spirited teenage sleuth and budding reporter blessed with an exceptional talent for unraveling the most peculiar and often bizarre mysteries. As the only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the Riverview Star, Penny has been raised to be independent, outspoken, and remarkably resourceful. Her bubbly and conversational demeanor cleverly masks a razor-sharp intellect. Created by the talented Mildred A. Wirt, who also authored the original Nancy Drew series under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, Penny embodies the daring spirit Wirt ...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Late one night, amateur sleuth Peggy Parker and her friend see an unexplained light and hear a terrifying scream from an abandoned old monastery outside of town. Upon further investigation, they discover that the building is not abandoned after all but is the home of a mysterious cult! Join Peggy on multiple adventures while she works to solve the mystery of the “Cry at Midnight.”

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freePENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny is self-sufficient, outspoken, and extraordinarily tenacious. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt once said, " 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is." In THE GHOST BEYOND THE GATE, Penny's ...

The story begins when Carol, a recent college graduate, takes a job as a secretary for a wealthy businessman named Edward Norton. Norton seems like a charming and respectable man, but as Carol becomes more involved in his business affairs, she realizes that he is involved in some shady dealings. Norton is involved in smuggling and counterfeiting, and Carol is soon drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue.

Eager to become a reporter, Penny Parker grabs the chance to cover a society wedding. Her father, the editor of the Riverview Star, explains that the only access to the Kippenberg estate is via a rickety bridge and that Mr. Kippenberg, who is on the run for tax evasion, just might show up at his daughter's wedding. Penny smells a scoop! When the groom receives a mysterious note and disappears moments before the ceremony, Penny is on the trail. The mystery deepens as the intrepid teenager gathers clues while encountering a belligerent gardener, unsavory boatmen, and an alligator.

Amidst a wartime brass rationing, a cunning thief is plundering from a factory. It falls to the dynamic Penny Parker to unravel this mystery through a chain of thrilling escapades. Tune in to follow her journey. - Summary by Amanda Leung

Late entry in the Penny Parker teen girl mystery series (1939-47) by one of the early ghostwriters (as Carolyn Keene) of Nancy Drew concerns an escaped embezzler, his revenge on the reporter whose articles helped convict him, and a long missing $50 grand. - Summary by BellonaTimes

Join Penny Parker and her father as they embark on an intriguing vacation, accompanied by an enigmatic woman. Their journey soon turns into an exhilarating hunt for international spies. Summary by Amanda Leung.

Over a school holiday, young Penny persuades her father to let her work as a junior reporter at the local newspaper, the Riverview Star. Battling workplace rivalry and navigating the world of journalism becomes even more challenging when she lands her first major assignment - investigating an explosion at the Conway Steel Plant. As she aids a struggling colleague, she stumbles upon a fraudulent plot to sell a counterfeit explosive device. In a thrilling climax, Penny unveils the scam, bringing the perpetrators to justice!

Penny Parker, a tenacious teenager with a knack for mysteries, stumbles upon a strange incident one foggy night. A man, bearing an unusual octopus tattoo, is pushed off a bridge into a river. Despite his stubborn denial of the attack, Penny senses a deeper mystery at play. When her story about the peculiar event is rejected by all, including her newspaper publisher father, Penny decides to take matters into her own hands. With the help of her friend Louise, she starts her own local paper and begins to dig deeper into the enigmatic Octopus tattoo mystery. Faced with threats and even a sudden ...

Overall, those who loved Penny Parker overlooked her casual ways and flippant speech. These largely resulted from her dad having taught her to think straight. She sometimes had to wait a few minutes before gathering sufficient courage to continue battling whatever setbacks might come her way. Her mother died when Penny was only a three-year-old child, but she was, as she said, “on my own, with a vengeance.” This largely resulted from the loving care of her newspaper owner/editor father, Anthony Parker, who never remarried

Penny’s father is a newspaper owner being sued for libel in his home base of New York. He sends her on a western ski vacation in order to avoid the legalities, but she manages to gain entrance to a room with a mysterious Green Door, an entrance to an illegal fur importation racket from Canada. The culprits turn out to be those pursuing the libel situation back east. She is threatened with possible death, but not only solves the fur racket but winds up scooping a rival reporter.

Penny Parker’s father is a car accident victim and is taken to a hospital by another driver. However, they never arrive and the widowed father, Anthony Parker, is struck by brain damage with memory loss. At one point he cannot remember his own name nor recognize Penny as his daughter. He is owner and publisher of The Riverview Star newspaper and is pursuing information concerning a car-theft gang. Fortunately, the time element is overcome for his recovery and this leads to thwarting the plans of the unscrupulous gang.

In the dead of night, Peggy Parker, a budding detective, and her ally stumble upon a chilling scream echoing from an antiquated monastery thought to be deserted in their quaint town. On delving deeper, they unearth an uncanny cult hiding in the shadows! Journey with Peggy through her intriguing escapades as she seeks to unravel the enigma of the Cry at Midnight.

PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny is self-sufficient, outspoken, and extraordinarily tenacious. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt once said, " 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is." In THE GHOST BEYOND THE GATE, Penny's father mysteriously disappears in the wake of an accient. ...

The Clue of the Silken Ladder follows teen detective Penny Parker as she investigates a mysterious curio shop owner, fraudulent spiritualists, and a series of daring burglaries. With sharp wit and determination, Penny races to uncover the truth in this fast-paced mystery.

Hoofbeats on the Turnpike is a thrilling young-adult mystery featuring teen sleuth Penny Parker. Drawn to a remote hill community by tales of a headless horseman, Penny and her friend Louise uncover a web of deception, sabotage, and hidden dangers threatening the town.

In Swamp Island, teen detective Penny Parker finds herself in the middle of a mystery involving an escaped embezzler, a vengeful criminal, and a missing fortune. As she navigates through danger and deception, Penny must use her sharp instincts to crack the case. A thrilling, fast-paced entry in the Penny Parker mystery series!