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The Puzzle in the Pond

    Margaret Sutton's The Puzzle in the Pond is a ghost story novel.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The Puzzle in the Pond

    "The Puzzle in the Pond" by Margaret Sutton is a mystery novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around the young and adventurous Judy Bolton as she navigates various mysteries surrounding her life in a small town, including the theft of a friend’s typewriter and the unsettling discovery of a familiar piece of furniture in a beaver dam. At the start of the novel, Judy is busy preparing an exhibit for the library while reminiscing about her grandmother's treasures. Her day takes a turn for the dramatic when her friend Holly arrives, frantic over her stolen typewriter, prompting Judy to join her on a quest to recover it. As they chase after potential suspects and piece together clues, their adventure leads them to unexpected encounters, including a strange shopkeeper and a mysterious boy watching beavers. The opening sets the foundation for Judy's determined and resourceful character as she tackles the challenges that come her way, hinting at the deeper puzzles waiting to be unraveled.
    Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Orphans, Juvenile fiction
    • Mystery and detective stories
    • Ghosts, Juvenile fiction
    • Women detectives, Juvenile fiction
    • Bolton, Judy, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Puzzle in the Pond?

    The Puzzle in the Pond was written by Margaret Sutton.

    What genre is The Puzzle in the Pond?

    It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories.

    Is The Puzzle in the Pond free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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