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A Curated Journey of Curiosity & Culture.
The Black Box (Mystery and Adventure Series for Girls)
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Written by Thelma Lientz; published by A. L. Burt Company
Production Year:
1929
Medium:
Cloth-bound hardcover book, printed paper, illustrated boards
Aimed at girls aged eight to sixteen, this mystery novel promised suspense with a touch of flapper-era glamour. Its cover, showing stylish young women mid-intrigue, hints at the sleuthing and secrets inside. Published as part of A. L. Burt's popular girls' adventure series alongside titles like The Phantom Yacht and Bobs, a Girl Detective, it reflects the Jazz Age appetite for spunky heroines who solved their own mysteries, no chaperone required.
Origin:
USA – New York
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