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The Yellow Phantom
Children's Mystery
The Yellow Phantom
Book 6 of the Judy Bolton Mysteries series
90 pages · First published 2017
A summer visit to New York City takes an unexpected turn when Judy Bolton and her friend Irene Lang encounter handsome young mystery writer Dale Meredith. Hoping to see him again, Judy finds work with his literary agent, Emily Grimshaw, but their adventures soon become more serious when Emily reacts to Irene as though she has seen a ghost. Irene bears an astonishing resemblance to a mysterious young woman from the past, and the disappearance of a valuable manuscript raises unsettling questions about her family history. When Irene vanishes, Judy follows a trail of secrets involving an eccentric poet, an eerie tower, and a dangerous man determined to protect his interests. Combining a puzzling disappearance, a touching romance, and a mystery of hidden heritage, this classic Judy Bolton adventure is ideal for readers who enjoy courageous young detectives, family secrets, and vintage mysteries with a hint of the uncanny.
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Content notes
Teenage romance involving an age difference and engagement; Disappearance and suspected abduction of a young woman; Physical assault, including a villain choking a teenage girl until she loses consciousness; Attempted murder and threatened structural collapse; Death and grief; Alcohol misuse; Dated and insensitive language surrounding mental illness; Occasional mild profanity
Alcohol-Free Pour
Dark Mocha Cocoa
Creamy coffee and dark chocolate recall Irene's favorite comforting cup and the celebratory cake shared with her friends after a dangerous mystery, offering a sweet reward for a happy ending.
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
Cocktail Pour · 21+
Aviation
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
This elegant violet-hued cocktail recalls the glamour of 1930s New York and nods to Dale Meredith's aviation adventures, which are only the beginning of the surprises awaiting Judy and Irene.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/4 oz crème de violette
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Brandied cherry.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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