A GIRLS' book with a clever, quick-moving plot is unusual. ANNABEL isthat kind. The heroine is a lovable girl, but one with plenty ofsnap--her red hair testifies to that. Her friend, Will Carden, too, is aboy of unusual qualities, as is apparent in everything he does. He andAnnabel make an excellent team.
The two, the best of chums, retrieve the fortunes of the Carden familyin a way that makes some exciting situations. The secret of themysterious Mr. Jordan is surprised by Annabel, while Will, in a trip toEngland with an unexpected climax, finds the real fortune of theCardens.
ANNABEL is a book whose make-up is in keeping with the high quality ofthe story.
_Beautiful cover and jacket in colors, 12 mo. Illustrated by JosephPierre Nuyttens. Price 60 cents_