Polly Pigtails #29
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis anthology issue includes a story about a girl who must care for her friend Sandy's dog during a family vacation, dealing with the challenge of smuggling the pet into a hotel despite a no-dogs policy. Another story features Betty, a busy girl who manages multiple activities including writing, drawing, radio broadcasts, and greeting card design, who is invited by Pan-American Airways to South America where she meets girls from eight countries. A third story follows Sally and Bumpy as they attempt to solve a mystery involving stolen money and help locate their schoolmate Jeptha, leading them to search near Jeptha's old cottage on the Rose Hill School for Girls grounds.
Tizzie sets out to fish in Tompkins Creek to surprise her mother with a catch, but her plans quickly go awry when she and her friend Mary Lou struggle with a leaky old boat. As the day unfolds, Tizzie’s fishing trip turns into a series of mishaps—ranging from seasickness to a surprising encounter—before she returns home with a fish she didn’t expect.
Betty Betz, still young but already accomplished, reflects on her journey from high school to college, balancing writing, fashion design, and global travel—each experience shaping her deep connection with young people. As she looks back on her time as a girl with pigtails, she finds joy in helping others through her work, from her columns to her international travels. The story ends with her embracing her role as a mentor, even as she prepares for another adventure.
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