The Philadelphia Adventure

In "The Philadelphia Adventure," the intrepid Vesper Holly, a young heroine with a history of foiling villains and escaping danger, returns to her home city of Philadelphia. Her respite is short-lived, however, as President Ulysses S. Grant enlists her help to protect the upcoming 1876 Centennial Exposition. Vesper's arch-nemesis, the cunning Doctor Helvetius, plans to disrupt the grand event, leading Vesper and her companion Brinton into a daring rescue mission involving kidnapped children. This chapter book offers a fast-paced historical adventure, perfect for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy mysteries, strong female protagonists, and stories of good triumphing over evil. Parents should be aware of themes of peril and kidnapping, handled in an age-appropriate, adventurous context.

Vesper Holly has foiled murderers, crossed mountains, and narrowly escaped earthquakes. Now she's home in Philadelphia, where she can relax-until President Ulysses S. Grant asks for her help. The Centennial Exposition of 1876 is about to begin, and luminaries from around the world will be there. But so will Vesper's arch-nemesis, the evil Doctor Helvetius. There's only one person who can thwart his evil plans--Vesper Holly!