Children’s Books Crime & Mystery
A Power Boys Adventure: The Mystery of the Vanishing Lady by Mel Lyle delivers 1960s juvenile mystery thrills for ages 9-12 and nostalgic collectors alike. This vintage 1967 hardcover pits the brothers against a puzzling disappearance, blending boy-centric adventure with classic detective suspense.
The book is generously illustrated, adding period charm to the fast-paced drama. A neat gift inscription appears on the front endpaper, offering a touch of previous-owner history without author signature. Pages remain clean and unmarked, while the tight binding ensures plenty more reads.
Exterior shows typical shelf scuffs and page edges have mellowed to a warm ivory, hallmarks of a well-loved mid-century boys' series. From a smoke-free home, this copy is ready for new mystery fans or to complete your Mel Lyle collection.