
In a small village still shaking off the echoes of a recent raid, a shattered stained‑glass window becomes the catalyst for a young boy’s mission. Danny, known among his friends as “the detective,” vows to replace the delicate portrait of the Holy Child that the children cherish, and he rallies his fellow Wolf Cubs to turn the tragedy into a community project.
The pack quickly sketches out a plan, from collecting wastepaper on Saturdays to pooling modest allowances, all aimed at raising the steep cost of a new window. As their efforts gain momentum, Danny’s keen eye for clues and his knack for solving problems draw the attention of the local policeman, hinting at larger mysteries waiting just beyond the garden gate. The story captures the spirit of teamwork, ingenuity, and the quiet heroism of everyday life.
Full title
Danny Again Further Adventures of "Danny the Detective"
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-02-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

b. 1893
A pioneer of Scouting for younger children, this English writer helped shape the early Wolf Cub movement and went on to write many books for children and Scout leaders. Her life joined practical leadership, faith, and storytelling in a way that left a lasting mark.
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