Author

Phyllis A. Whitney

3 award wins, 0 nominations across 2 books.

Phyllis Ayame Whitney was born in Yokohama, Japan, the daughter of American parents, and spent her early years in Asia. She began writing early in her teens. In 1918, upon the death of her father, she travelled with her mother to Berkeley, California, and then to San Antonio, Texas. A few years later her mother died, and she moved to Chicago to live with her aunt.

Mystery of the Haunted PoolMystery of the Hidden Hand
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Mystery of the Haunted Pool

2 Awards Won

222 pages

A warm and winning story that turns into a mystery, made to order for the preteens. Susan Price has been sent ahead of her family to an aunt who has an antique shop in Highlands Landing, way up to the Hudson. Susan and her aunt tuck themselves into Aunt Edith's crowded quarters while a search for a house for the family is on. And in the process the 12-year old girl stumbles on to a mystery.... In today's setting, history, melodrama and a wholesome sense of normal life combine to make this an above average mystery for this age group. Pub Date: Sept.

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Mystery of the Hidden Hand

1 Award Won
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Awards & Nominations
Edgar Awards
1964
Winner