Vintage Girl‑Sleuth Mystery Lot – Beverly Gray’s Secret (1951) + American Girl Mystery & Suspense (1964)

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Tales Twice as Thrilling

Double the danger, double the nostalgia! This two‑book bundle pairs a fearless teen reporter with a nine‑story Girl Scout suspense collection—ready to ignite cozy‑mystery marathons or round out any youth‑series shelf.

Quick Specs

• Beverly Gray’s Secret – 1951 hardcover, 205 pp, 8 × 4 × 0.5 in
• American Girl Mystery & Suspense – 1964 hardcover, 184 pp, 9 × 6 × 0.5 in
• Language: English • Formats: Illustrated hardcovers (no DJs issued)

Condition
• Beverly Gray: noticeable edge/corner wear; pages evenly age‑toned, binding solid
• American Girl: board scuffs & small nicks; pages clean, binding tight

Why You’ll Love It

• Instant mini‑library for girl‑series collectors, troop leaders, or camp counselors
• Mid‑century cover art + Girl Scout trefoil make standout displays
• Mix of full‑length novel and short stories for flexible reading

About the Authors/Series

Clair Blank’s Beverly Gray novels (1929‑1956) championed adventurous journalism, while the American Girl Library delivered carefully curated fiction for Scouts through the 1960s.

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Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.