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The Night Flyers
Children's Historical Mystery
The Night Flyers
Book 3 of the American Girl History Mysteries series
145 pages · First published 1999
In 1918, twelve-year-old Pam Lowder is doing her best to care for her family's prized homing pigeons while her father serves overseas in World War I. Living in the small coastal town of Currituck, North Carolina, Pam takes particular pride in the birds' unusual ability to find their way home even after dark. When a mysterious stranger with a foreign accent offers to buy the entire flock, Pam refuses to part with the birds she loves. But after several pigeons begin disappearing, she suspects the stranger may be more than an ordinary buyer—perhaps even a German spy. Determined to uncover the truth and rescue her missing birds, Pam follows a trail of suspicious clues that leads her into unexpected danger. Perfect for readers who enjoy courageous young heroines, animal-centered mysteries, historical adventures, and stories of clever detective work against the backdrop of World War I.
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World War I background and worry for a father serving overseas; theft and disappearance of beloved animals; suspected espionage and wartime prejudice; a child investigating dangerous circumstances; threats, captivity, and mild peril; mention of an animal's death.
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Midnight Spiced Tea
A gently spiced tea for a mystery that takes flight after dark, when Pam's remarkable homing pigeons become the key to uncovering suspicious activity on the North Carolina coast.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Copper Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A straightforward copper-colored ale evokes small-town America in 1918, where a young girl's determination to protect her prized homing pigeons leads her into a mystery of suspicious strangers and possible wartime spies.
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- 12 oz Copper ale
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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