The Vanishing Houseboat
By: by Mildred A. Wirt.
Series: Penny Parker Mystery Stories #2
Publisher: Cupples & Leon Co.
Published: 1958
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 204
Subjects: Parker, Penny (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.; Mystery and detective stories
Genres: Juvenile mystery fiction
Description: When Penny and Louise take their friend Laura Blair to apply for a new job, they accidentally discover several mysteries.  Linda begins work in a boarding house known for strange disappearances.  Meanwhile, Penny becomes acquainted with Mud-Cat Joe and his family who are homeless ever since their houseboat was stolen.  Naturally, the two mysteries are connected, and Penny is able to help both Laura Blair and Mud-Cat Joe at the same time.