Mildred A. Wirt Benson
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Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson was a prolific author of children's books and is best remembered as the author of the early Nancy Drew books. This page lists all of the books that Benson wrote. In some cases, Benson was one of several authors of a series, and the titles that Benson wrote are the ones listed on this page.
For more information about Mildred Wirt Benson, please read Geoffrey Lapin's article on Mildred Wirt Benson and an article in Mildred Wirt Benson's own words. |
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The Boy Scout Explorers Series (as Don Palmer) The three volume Boy Scout Explorers Series was written under the pen name of Don Palmer. The series follows the adventures of the boys of Explorer Post No. 21 in South America and in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. 1. Boy Scout Explorers at Emerald Valley, 1955 |
The Brownie Scouts Series (as Mildred A. Wirt) The Brownie Scouts Series was published by Cupples and Leon from 1949 to 1953. Impulsive Veve McGuire and her Brownie Scout friends have many fun adventures with their scout leader, Miss Gordon. 1. The Brownie Scouts at Snow Valley, 1949 |
Dana Girls Mystery Stories (as Carolyn Keene) Always advertised as "by the author of the Nancy Drew books," this 34 volume series was published from 1934 to 1979. Louise and Jean Dana attend Starhurst School and solve mysteries at the same time. 5. The Secret at the Hermitage, 1936 |
The Dan Carter Cub Scout Series (as Mildred A. Wirt) Dan Carter and his fellow Cubs enjoy outdoor activities and friendly competition with other Cub Scouts as they learn how to be good citizens. The Dan Carter series was published by Cupples and Leon from 1949 to 1953. 1. Dan Carter, Cub Scout, 1949 |
The Doris Force Mystery Stories (as Julia K. Duncan) This four volume series from 1931 was written jointly by Mildred A. Wirt Benson and Walter Karig. Doris Force is a typical Stratemeyer Syndicate heroine who has more than her share of bizarre adventures. 1. Doris Force at Locked Gates, 1931 |
The Dot and Dash Series (as Dorothy West) Young Dot Davidson and her lively dog, Dash, share splendid adventures with their friend, Roger, in this five volume series published by the Cupples and Leon company from 1938 to 1940. 1. Dot and Dash at the Maple Sugar Camp, 1938 |
The Flash Evans Series (as Frank Bell) This series was written under the pen name of Frank Bell. The two volume Flash Evans series was published by Cupples and Leon in 1940. The series follows the adventures of newspaper photographer Flash Evans. 1. Flash Evans and the Darkroom Mystery, 1940 |
The Girl Scouts Series (as Mildred A. Wirt) The Girl Scouts Series was published by Cupples and Leon from 1953 to 1957. The volumes follow the adventures of the Beaver Patrol as they do good deeds and solve mysteries. 1. The Girl Scouts at Penguin Pass, 1953 |
Honey Bunch Books (as Helen Louise Thorndyke)
18. Honey Bunch, Her First Little Treasure Hunt, 1937 |
Individual Titles (as Mildred Benson)
Dangerous Deadline, 1957 Connie Carl at Rainbow Ranch, 1939 (as Joan Clark) Mystery at the Lookout, 1942 (as Carolyn Keene) |
Individual Titles (as Mildred A. Wirt)
C&L Mystery Stories for Girls Sky Racers, 1935 |
Kay Tracey Mystery Stories (as Frances K. Judd) This eighteen volume series was published by several different companies from the 1930s to the 1980s. Sixteen year old Kay Tracey solves mysteries with her two friends Betty and Wilma. 3. The Mystery of the Swaying Curtains, 1935 |
The Madge Sterling Series (as Ann Wirt) This three volume series was written under the pen name of Ann Wirt. The Madge Sterling books were released as a breeder set by Goldsmith in 1932. 1. The Missing Formula, 1932 |
Mildred A. Wirt Mystery Stories
Mildred A. Wirt wrote seven individual titles for Cupples and Leon during the 1930s which were grouped together for this series of books. The Clue at Crooked Lane, 1936 |
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (as Carolyn Keene) The Nancy Drew series was first published in 1930 and is one of the most successful children's series of all time. Nancy Drew is a lawyer's daughter and solves mysteries with the help of her friends Bess and George. 1. The Secret of the Old Clock, 1930 |
Penny Parker Mystery Stories (as Mildred A. Wirt) This seventeen volume series was published during the 1930s and 1940s. Irrepressible Penny Parker works as a newspaper reporter for her father's newspaper. 1. Tale of the Witch Doll, 1939 |
Penny Nichols Mystery Stories (as Joan Clark) This four volume series was published by Goldsmith from 1936 to 1939. Penny Nichols is the daughter of a famous detective and impulsively tackles cases of her own. 1. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue, 1936 |
Ruth Darrow Flying Stories (as Mildred A. Wirt) This short series was published from 1930 to 1932, taking advantage of America's great interest in aviation. Ruth Darrow and her best friend Jean Harrington have many adventures as they fly Ruth's plane to various locations. 1. Ruth Darrow in the Air Derby, 1930 |
The Ruth Fielding Series (as Alice B. Emerson) The Ruth Fielding series was published from 1913 through 1934 by Cupples and Leon. Ruth Fielding is the prototype for the girl sleuths who came later, including Nancy Drew, the Dana Girls, and Beverly Gray. 23. Ruth Fielding and Her Great Scenario, 1927 |
Trailer Stories for Girls (as Mildred A. Wirt) This four volume series by Mildred A. Wirt features three teenagers who travel around the country in their trailer, having a variety of exciting adventures and solving several mysteries at the same time. 1. The Runaway Caravan, 1937 |
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