Clark, Joan 1905-2002 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery" by Joan Clark is a mystery novel written in the late 1930s. The story revolves around Penny Nichols, a young aspiring detective who embarks on a vacation with her father, a seasoned detective himself, to a seemingly dull location called Knob Hill. However, their peaceful retreat quickly takes a turn as they encounter intriguing characters and puzzling situations that hint at deeper mysteries waiting to be solved. The opening portion of the narrative introduces us to Penny and her father's journey to Knob Hill, establishing their desire for a quiet getaway. Penny's initial skepticism about the dullness of their destination is met with her father's eagerness to escape his detective work. Upon arrival, they encounter unusual characters, including a strange man named Walter Crocker, whose abrupt departure raises concerns and piques Penny's curiosity. The stage is set for a blend of light-hearted adventure and suspense as both Penny and her father sense that their vacation may not be as monotonous as expected, foreshadowing the mysteries that will unfold in Knob Hill. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-08-08 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Vacations -- Juvenile fiction Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction Wills -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 39022448 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33383 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33383 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133748.0 33383