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Miss Bianca and the Bridesmaid (1972)

When a young bridesmaid disappears inside the Ambassador’s residence, the MPAS springs into action. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Margery Sharp
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

Pearls, Girls and Monty Bodkin (1972)

Monty is putting in his second year of servitude to Ivor Llewellyn to earn Gertrude Butterwick’s hand when he discovers that Sandy Miller is really the one for him. The usual gang of crooks is prowling around Mrs. Llewellyn’s pearls and g... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Osbert Lancaster

Penengro (1972)

Rory runs away from the couple that took him from the orphanage, and joins up with a gypsy band.

Author(s): Hilda van Stockum
Illustrator(s): Hilda van Stockum

A Piece of the World (1972)

Summering in Maine, twelve year old Calder discovers an awesome boulder, and a few new friends.

Author(s): Mildred Walker
Illustrator(s): Christine Price

The Pothunters (1972)

The sports trophies are missing from the pavilion and Jim Thomson is under suspicion since he did hurl a rock through the window preparatory to his own burglary, which was aimed soley at recovering his notes for an examination scheduled for the next ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

A Prefect’s Uncle (1972)

When Alan Gethryn’s uncle joins his house as a junior, embarrassing situations arise for the head of Leicester’s house.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

The Toothpaste Millionaire (1972)

Rufus and Kate go into toothpaste production. (Don’t tell the FDA.)

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Jean Merrill
Illustrator(s): Jan Palmer

The Tunnel of Hugsy Goode (1972)

When Nicholas and Timothy break into the tunnel under the Alley, the adventure has just begun. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Eleanor Estes
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

The White Feather (1972)

Sheen funks it when faced with fighting a townee and Wrykyn shuns him. He takes tuition and wins his class at Aldershot. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

The Curse of Laguna Grande (1973)

Carlos Arturo tries to find out what happened to his father.

Author(s): Siny Rose van Iterson
Illustrator(s): Unknown

The Genie of Sutton Place (1973)

When Tim finds a Genie, the excitement starts in Sutton Place.

Author(s): George Selden
Illustrator(s): Diane Dillon
Leo Dillon

The Narrow Passage (1973)

When Nate and Nicol stumble on an ancient civilization they have to decide whether to keep it secret. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Oliver Butterworth
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

The Plot that Thickened (1973)

Monty is putting in his second year of servitude to Ivor Llewellyn to earn Gertrude Butterwick’s hand when he discovers that Sandy Miller is really the one for him. The usual gang of crooks is prowling around Mrs. Llewellyn’s pearls and g... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Paul Bacon

Samson’s Hoard (1973)

The Callendars are caught up in a mystery, this time closer to home.

Author(s): John Verney
Illustrator(s): John Verney

Well Met by Witchlight (1973)

Three children ally with a sweet little witch to defeat the schemes of an evil black witch.

Author(s): Nina Beachcroft
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

Bachelors Anonymous (1974)

Movie mogul Ivor Llewellyn needs his friends at Bachelors Anonymous to keep him out of extra-marital romantic entanglements. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Osbert Lancaster

The Cat-Nappers (1974)

When his aunt Dahlia directs Bertie to nobble a race horse she has bet against by stealing its pet cat, on pain of never being invited to enjoy Anatole’s cooking again, what can he do but oblige? Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Norman Green

The Cricket Term (1974)

Twins Nicola and Lawrie Marlow spend the summer term at Kingscote School on cricket and drama.

Author(s): Antonia Forest
Illustrator(s): Unknown

The Gold Bat (1974)

A tale of Wrykyn, an English ‘public’ school, cricket and certain pranks, one of which targeted the local MP.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

The Head of Kay’s (1974)

Having been appointed head boy of Kay’s house against his will, Kennedy soon finds that it is something like taking over the running of Hades while Mephistopheles sat back and watched.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

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