The Brownie Scouts at Silver Beach
By: by Mildred A. Wirt.
Series: Brownie Scouts #5
Publisher: Cupples & Leon Co.
Published: 1952
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 215
Subjects: Girl Scouts -- Juvenile fiction.; Mystery and detective stories
Genres: Juvenile mystery fiction
Description: The Brownie Scouts begin an exciting stay at Silver Beach by picking up interesting shells and watching the many different sea birds.  Vevi plans to enter a turtle race when she learns that the prize is $10.00.  Vevi convinces Connie to walk with her to a nearby pond to search for a suitable turtle.  The girls are unsuccessful, and get lost in the fog.  While wandering around, they discover a house built like a ship and explore it.

Vevi and Connie meet friendly Captain Tarwell, the owner of the house, who lost his son many years before at sea.  Captain Tarwell helps the girls find their way home.  Another new acquaintance, Raymond Curry, is the disagreeable lifeguard at the hotel.  His son, Jamie, is continually running away from home.  Jamie hints at the reason, but will not disclose it.

As the Brownie Scouts' vacation continues, Vevi captures a wounded carrier pigeon whose owner no longer wants it.  Vevi cares for the bird and finally acquires a turtle for the turtle race.  Vevi and Connie accidentally discover Mr. Curry's secret, and Mr. Curry sets them adrift on a boat headed out towards sea.  Quick thinking on Vevi's part saves the day and helps bring Mr. Curry to justice.  All ends well as Jamie plans to make his home with Captain Tarwell.