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THE MYSTERY OF CARLITOS
CHAPTER I THE MYSTERIOUS BLUE-EYED BOY
CHAPTER II NEIGHBORS IN THE CAVE
CHAPTER III AN UNWELCOME VISITOR
CHAPTER IV THE CAVE FAMILY DISAPPEARS
CHAPTER V FOOTPRINTS
CHAPTER VI A MYSTERIOUS LIGHT
CHAPTER VII THE CHARCOAL MAKER
CHAPTER VIII FRIENDS AT LAST
CHAPTER IX “I’M GOING TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY”
A lively group of young women find themselves far from home, perched on a rugged Mexican plateau where a stone house clings to the mountainside like a secret waiting to be uncovered. Between the thrum of burros and the sparkle of a distant waterfall, Jo Ann, Peggy, and their companion Florence set about turning the modest dwelling into a comfortable haven, exchanging jokes and playful teasing as they arrange cots, blankets, and a makeshift dressing table.
Amid the cheerful bustle, the arrival of a mysterious blue‑eyed boy named Carlitos hints at something more than a simple vacation. The girls’ curiosity is sparked by the house’s odd, windowless design and whispered stories of its former owner, promising the first clues of an adventure that will blend local customs, hidden passages, and the timeless thrill of a youthful mystery.
Full title
The Mystery of Carlitos Mexican Mystery Stories #2 Mexican Mystery Stories #2
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (204K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-10-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
These vintage adventure stories whisk young readers into 1930s Mexico, with hidden rooms, local legends, and plenty of suspense. Behind the pen name was a two-woman writing team whose real-life scouting and travel experience helped shape the series.
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