Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) 1905-2002 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Swamp Island" by Mildred A. Wirt is a young adult mystery novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The book centers around Penny Parker, a resourceful and adventurous girl, along with her friend Louise Sidell, as they embark on a seemingly innocent flower-gathering trip in the swamp. However, their excursion quickly turns suspenseful as they encounter a mysterious bearded man and overhear a conversation that suggests something more sinister may be afoot. The opening of "Swamp Island" introduces Penny and Louise as they navigate the swamp in search of flowers for a banquet. Their day takes a dark turn when they hear unfamiliar voices and encounter the bearded man, leading to the unfortunate loss of Penny's dog, Bones. As they return, the girls cannot shake the sense that their trip has uncovered a lurking danger, especially with recent news of an escaped convict named Danny Deevers. The chapter escalates with tensions that set the stage for a deeper mystery involving local criminals and the potential search for Penny's lost pet, drawing readers into a suspenseful narrative filled with intrigue and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-01-26 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Mystery and detective stories Parker, Penny (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35083 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35083 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133812.0 35083