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The Riddle Club gathers in a breezy barn loft, a lively band of six friends who spend their days swapping jokes, sewing initials onto bathing suits, and dreaming of a perfect Fourth of July. Their leader, Polly, keeps the meeting on track while Margy fusses over fabric and Jess worries about her brother Ward’s tardy arrival. The warm July air and the promise of beach fun set a bright, nostalgic tone that pulls listeners straight into the world of small‑town adventure.
The club’s holiday plans soon lead them to Sunrise Beach, where a curious island looms and a series of puzzling clues begins to surface. As they explore sand dunes, compete in swimming races, and confront the mystery of Rattlesnake Island, each member’s quirky talent becomes essential to cracking the riddles. Listeners will enjoy the blend of lighthearted camaraderie and gentle suspense, perfect for anyone who loves a good mystery told with the charm of a bygone summer.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (271K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1925.
Credits
David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2023-03-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Known as the credited author of the vintage Riddle Club books, this name is tied to cheerful mystery adventures for young readers. The books became part of the long-running Stratemeyer tradition of series fiction for children.
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