[Andrew999]

Chose this from Randon12. I particularly liked the artist on Jill Crusoe (RB Davis?) – also I learned that only seabirds eat fish, I never knew that.

Mystery Member of the Circus was fun – but then I’ve always liked circus stories. I was once a tightrope walker in a circus – well, it was a steady job. My friend was the stilt walker – I always looked up to him. Did you hear about the strongman who ran off with the circus? They made him bring it back.

I enjoyed Dilly Dreem because I live near the White Horse on the Downs in Sussex – and that teahouse where they end up is – I’m prepared to bet – modelled on the one that’s still there in Alfriston. Next fine day, I shall follow in Dilly’s footsteps a have a cream tea there.

Princess Anita was beautifully drawn but Terry Brent – Detective was more up my street – surprising that this was never picked up for a TV show – it has all the ingredients. I wonder who the artist was – the pencils are sublime.

Link to the book: School Friend 245