Various authors
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World Distributors, 1962
Cherry's Colorado vacation turns into a private duty case, with mystery attached, in "Rocky Mountain Adventure."
When Cherry finds a desperately ill man in a snowstorm in New York City, she also finds a baffling case of attempted murder in "The Case of the Puzzling Patient."
"Rocky Mountain Adventure," by Helen Wells, a Cherry Ames story
Cherry's on her way to a Colorado resort vacation, but when Lex Upham needs a nurse, she finds herself with a new case and a new adventure. Her patient, Matthew Jeffrey, is a middle-aged writer recuperating from tuberculosis at Rainbow Lake Lodge. Cherry uncovers the secret animus that Matthew's secretary, Dale, bears him; narrowly prevents a tragedy; and reunites a pair of star-crossed lovers.
Matthew Jeffrey is only one of Cherry's celebrity patients; others include concert pianist Scott Owens historical novelist Martha Logan; young ballet dancer Leslie Crewe; movie mogul John Blaine; and stage actress Meg Morrow.
"Skylarks to the Rescue," by Margaret Kent
The girls of the Skylark Patrol help kindly Grannie Bates after her accident.
"The Television Rivals," by Sylvia Edwards, a Sally Baxter story
Someone's trying to sabotage Sally's new TV program--could it be her rival from the Daily Call?
"Wendy of the S.S. Blueseas," by Beryl Deakin
Wendy and Joan, trainee stewardesses aboard a passenger freighter, are unjustly accused on their first voyage.
"Stodge at Gateshead," by Frances M. Lindsay
Sarah Flemming, nicknamed Stodge, doesn't fit in at Gateshead, until the other girls learn the reason she's always on the sidelines for sports.
"The Magic Mould," by Sylvia Corbridge
This true story outlines the life of Sir Alexander Flemming and his discovery of penicillin.
"Substitute Secretary," by Trudi Arlen, a Kay Collins story
Kay's temping for an Australian millionairess, but what is her usual secretary, Lita Delano, up to?
"Spilt Ink," by Joan Hynam
Sue can't seem to do anything right at her job at the bank, till one day when a bank robber shows up.
"The Case of the Puzzling Patient," by Helen Wells, a Cherry Ames story
On her way to the hospital for emergency night duty at St. Mark's Hospital in New York, Cherry finds a desperately ill man staggering blindly in a swirling snowstorm. The doctors suspect he is being repeatedly poisoned, but they're baffled. Cherry discovers who is trying to kill him, and how, and sets a trap to snare the criminal.
This is the only Cherry Ames story that involves a crime as serious as deliberate, premeditated attempted murder.
"A Café in Normandy," by J. Hynam
In the days of the German occupation of France during World War II, before the Normandy invasion, a young French girl wonders if her father is collaborating with the enemy.
"Three Gold Watches," by Judith Dale, a Shirley Flight story
On a run from the Italian Riviera back to London, the sharp-witted air hostess foils a smuggling scheme.
"Winning Shot," by Rita Brown
Two young girls snapping pictures for a photo contest catch something unexpected on film.
Cherry Ames Girls Annual, 1962
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