Roy J. Snell's 'The Crystal Ball: A Mystery Story for Girls' is a captivating novel that transports readers to a world of intrigue and suspense. The book follows the story of a group of resourceful young girls who stumble upon a mysterious crystal ball that seems to hold the key to a series of puzzling events. Snell's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it an ideal read for young adult audiences. The novel combines elements of mystery, adventure, and friendship, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Set in a time when girls' literature was gaining popularity, 'The Crystal Ball' stands out for its empowering portrayal of young female protagonists who take matters into their own hands to solve the enigma before them. Roy J. Snell, a prolific author known for his numerous contributions to children's and young adult literature, brings his expertise and creativity to this timeless tale. His ability to craft compelling narratives with strong, relatable characters shines through in 'The Crystal Ball,' making it a must-read for fans of mystery and adventure genres. I highly recommend 'The Crystal Ball' to readers looking for a gripping and wholesome story that will keep them entertained from start to finish.

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Includes an excerpt from the novel A Growing Suspicion.

Florence Huyler read the number on the door. She wondered at the lack of light from within; the glass of the door was like a slab of ebony. ÒNo one here,Ó she murmured. ÒJust my luck.Ó For all that, she put out a hand to grasp the knob. In a city office building, ten stories up, one does not knock. Florence did not so much as allow the yielding door to make a sound. She turned the knob as one imagines a robber might turn the dial of a safeÑslowly, silently. Why did she do this? Could she have answered this question? Probably not! Certainly she was not spying on the occupants of that roomÑat least, not yet. Perhaps that was the way she always opened a door. We all have our ways of doing things. Some of us seize a door knob, give it a quick turn, a yank, and there we are. And some, like Florence, move with the slyness and softness of a cat. It is their nature. One thing is sure; once the door had yielded to her touch and she had ushered herself into the semi-darkness that was beyond, she was glad of that sly silence, for something quite mysterious was going on beyond that door. She found herself in a place of all but complete darkness. Only before her, where a pair of heavy drapes parted, was there a narrow slit of eery blue light. There was no need of tiptoeing as she moved toward that long line of light. Her sturdy street shoes sank deep in something she knew must be a rich Oriental rug. ÒIn such a building!Ó she thought with increasing surprise. The building was old, might at any time be wrecked to make parking space for cars. The elevator, as she came up, had swayed and teetered like a canary birdÕs cage on a coiled spring.Ê

Sabine is starting to feel accepted at her new school. But helping run the psychic booth at a school fundraiser, she discovers a fake crystal ball has been mysteriously switched. Now the predictions are coming true, and its final prediction—her own death—may become a reality.

The Second Girl Detective Megapack collects 23 more novels with girl protagonists, sleuthing for fun and justice. Here are series from Julia K. Duncan, Roy J. Snell, Dorothy Wayne, Helen Randolph, and more -- nearly 3,000 pages of great girl-powered adventure! DORIS FORCE AT LOCKED GATES, by Julia K. Duncan DORIS FORCE AT CLOUDY COVE, by Julia K. Duncan DORIS FORCE AT RAVEN ROCK, by Julia K. Duncan FINDING THE LOST TREASURE, by Helen M. Persons THE MYSTERY OF ARNOLD HALL, by Helen M. Persons THE MYSTERY OF CARLITOS, by Helen Randolph THE SECRET OF CASA GRANDE, by Helen Randolph CROSSED TRAILS IN MEXICO, by Helen Randolph GREEN EYES , by Roy G. Snell THE PHANTOM VIOLIN, by Roy J. Snell THE CRYSTAL BALL, by Roy J. Snell DOROTHY DIXON AND THE DOUBLE COUSIN, by Dorothy Wayne DOROTHY DIXON WINS HER WINGS, by Dorothy Wayne DOROTHY DIXON AND THE MYSTERY PLANE, by Dorothy Wayne BETTY GORDON AT BRAMBLE FARM, by Alice B. Emerson BETTY GORDON IN WASHINGTON, by Alice B. Emerson and Josephine Lawrence BETTY GORDON IN THE LAND OF OIL, by Alice B. Emerson BETTY GORDON AT BOARDING SCHOOL, by Alice B. Emerson and Josephine Lawrence BETTY GORDON AT MOUNTAIN CAMP, by Alice B. Emerson THE ADVENTURE GIRLS AT THE K BAR O, by Clair Blank THE ADVENTURE GIRLS IN THE AIR, by Claire Banks THE ADVENTURE GIRLS AT HAPPINESS HOUSE, by Clair Blank THE SECRET OF STEEPLE ROCKS, by Harriet Pyne Grove If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering mysteries, westerns, classics, science fiction, adventure stories, and much, much more!

Erin inherits a Magic 8 Ball and a set of cryptic instructions from her free-spirited aunt. Erin and her two best friends give it a try and discover that this particular 8 Ball has an uncanny knack for being accurate. But as with all magic, it comes with limits and a price.