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The fairy tale adventures of slight Tim Pippin and his lovely faithful Primrose on their journey to Silverland with only a trusty sword for protection. They meet Alladin, Sinbad, Ali-Baba, and a great assortment of monsters, serpents, sprites on their journey there. Tim's battle with the Persians his quest to the Valley of Darkness to assist the Fairy Queen etc. (PB)
A widow and her seven sons living in a backwoods cottage give shelter to an old woman one night, and are rewarded in turn ... and Peter as seventh child the best. (PB)
A hotel guest hires Tom Harris as her commission agent and his first task is to get her the lease of No. 4 Terrace, Camden Street, North Melbourne - money no object. With the aid of a spy-hole and his strong curiosity, Tom uncovers a spurned woman's dreadful scheme of revenge ... (PB)