Skippy Dare, now orphaned, is hoping to become a detective. He figures out a way to meet with the great detective Carlton Conne. Does Skippy convince Conne to hire him? Why is Skippy kidnapped? Does he escape, or does he meet a grisly fate deep in the swampy waters of Devil’s Bog?

"Prisoners in Devil's Bog" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a spellbinding mystery that thrusts readers into a suspenseful journey alongside Skippy Dare as he unravels the enigmatic dark secrets of Devil's Bog. Fitzhugh's masterful storytelling prowess, combined with a labyrinthine web of plot twists, elevates this book to a must-read for mystery enthusiasts. With each page, readers are drawn deeper into a world where danger lurks in every shadow, and the line between truth and deception is tantalizingly thin. Fitzhugh's vivid descriptions and meticulously crafted characters make the narrative come alive, creating an immersive experience that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. "Prisoners in Devil's Bog" is more than just a mystery; it's a thrilling exploration of courage, wit, and the relentless pursuit of the truth, making it a gripping and unforgettable read for all who crave the adrenaline rush of a captivating mystery.

12 tales featuring boy detectives, from Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer, Dective" to entries in the Mercer Boys, Ken Holt, Hal Keene, and Skippy Dare series, and lots more -- over 1,400 pages of great reading! Here are: THE MERCER BOYS AT WOODCREST, by Capwell Wyckoff THE MYSTERY OF THE IRON BOX, by Bruce Campbell THE AIR MYSTERY OF ISLE LA MOTTE, by E. J. Craine THE LOST MINE OF THE AMAZON, by Hugh Lloyd PRISONERS IN DEVIL’S BOG, by Hugh Lloyd BOB DEXTER AND THE STORM MOUNTAIN MYSTERY, by Willard F. Baker THE MYSTERY HUNTERS AT THE HAUNTED LODGE, by Capwell Wyckoff TRIPLE SPIES, by Roy G. Snell DETECTIVES, INC., by William Heyliger TOM SAWYER, DETECTIVE, by Mark Twain If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 260+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

Includes Part 1, Books, Group 1, Nos. 1-155 (March - December, 1934)

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This study examines the contents, themes, and publishing histories of juvenile literature. Subjects range from Louisa May Alcott to Nancy Drew's home town, including Tom Swift (and his girlfriend), Dave Fearless, the Bobbsey Twins, Howard R. Garis, the Louisa May Alcott/Oliver Optic feud, Leo Edwards, Harry Collingwood, Edward Stratemeyer, the Rover Boys, Franklin Mathiews and Boy Scout Censorship, and Percy Keese Fitzhugh.

Kidnapped, and in the hands of a ruthless gang of crooks, Skippy and the son of a millionaire almost give up hope. (Publisher)