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Nurses Three: Danger Island (#5) By Jean Kirby
If her terrible injuries were to be tended, it was up to strangers – people like Penny – to do what must be done… Continuing our annual fall retrospective of Whitman girls’ series books with the 5th volume in the … Continue reading
Posted in Vintage YA Fiction
Tagged 1964, Author K, Career, Girls Series, Mystery, Nurse, Nurses Three, Title D, Whitman
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Christopher Cool TEEN Agent #3: Department of Danger By Jack Lancer
The Department of Danger! There was something about the words that sent a faint chill down Chris’s spine. Background: It is somewhat comforting that (for at least a few more volumes) I know I can always fall back on Jack … Continue reading
Posted in Vintage YA Fiction
Tagged 1967, Author L, Boys Series, Christopher Cool, Cold War, College, Grosset & Dunlap, Mystery, Title D
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Movie Madness and/or Mania: The Day The Senior Class Got Married (1985)
If you’re like me, one of the wonders of living in this modern age is the fact that a lot of ephemeral, discarded, and long-forgotten media is constantly bubbling back up to the surface, courtesy of the internet. So (obviously) … Continue reading
Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack! By M.E. Kerr
Dinky isn’t addicted to heroin, but she does have a big problem… I hadn’t looked at the calendar when I planned this one, so I hope you’re ready for a big Valentine bummer, Constant Readers! Background: “M.E. Kerr” is one of … Continue reading
Posted in Vintage YA Fiction
Tagged 1972, Author K, Dell, Drugs, Fat, High School, Mental Health, Parents, Title D, Topical Issues
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Dear Mom, You’re Ruining My Life By Jean Van Leeuwen
You always say parents and children should trust each other. Well, I trusted you. This is the most mysterious book I have picked up for this project. While there are certain titles that the back-cover copy gives the potential reader … Continue reading
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Tagged 1989, Author V, Friendship, Parents, Title D, Trumpet Book Club
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Finding A Dead Body In The Woods Part 1: Dreamland Lake By Richard Peck
Only when it’s too late do Brian and Flip realize that their search for the truth will change their friendship forever… It’s a short novel about finding a dead body in the woods! It features a group of middle-school boys … Continue reading
Posted in Vintage YA Fiction
Tagged 1970, Author P, Coming of Age, Death, Dell, Friendship, Horror, Laurel-Leaf, Thriller, Title D
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Donna Parker Takes A Giant Step (#7) By Marcia Martin
“Senior high!” she whispered. “Can you really believe it? We’ll actually be in tenth grade, going to Summerfield Senior High School!” Back to school! Let’s double down with a good attitude cautionary tale wacky scheme inspirational message epic wish-fulfillment fantasy slightly anachronistic feminist career romance Eh, … Continue reading
Posted in Vintage YA Fiction
Tagged 1964, Author M, Back to School, Donna Parker, Girls Series, High School, Juvenile Delinquency, Title D, Whitman
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Donna Parker: Mystery at Arawak (#6) By Marcia Martin
She really hadn’t meant to pry, but why did Helene seem so terribly upset and worried? What could be in the letters that was so important, and so private? She acted almost as though it were a matter of life … Continue reading
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Tagged 1962, Author M, Donna Parker, Friendship, Girls Series, Marcia Martin, Mystery, Summer Camp, Title D, Whitman
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Down A Dark Hall By Lois Duncan
Why does the exclusive boarding school Blackwood have only four students? Back to school! Time to start the year with a good attitude cautionary tale wacky scheme inspirational message epic wish-fulfillment fantasy slightly anachronistic feminist career romance Eh, whatever, let’s just do another Lois Duncan… … Continue reading
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Tagged 1974, Author D, Back to School, Dell, Friendship, Gothic, High School, Lois Duncan, Thriller, Title D
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