Plot
Like the old rhyme Natalie Bruce, had far to go. Natalie wanted to travel.
Notes
- Photo Story
Appeared
- Thursday’s Child – Debbie: #404 (8 November 1980) – #405 (15 November 1980)
Like the old rhyme Natalie Bruce, had far to go. Natalie wanted to travel.
While Shirley Templar and Wanda Lee are on holiday to France, their money is stolen. When they ask Shirley’s Uncle George for help, he accuses them of lacking initiative. The two girls are determined to prove him wrong and reach England alone. Afraid that he will land in trouble with the girls’ parents for letting their daughters down, Uncle George chases them with the help of his friend, Inspector Dupois. Shirley and Wanda reach the French coastal town of Dauphin, which is packed with crowds waiting to see the French swimmer, ‘Marcia Capeau, make an attempt to swim the Channel. While they are looking for a boat to take them to England, Uncle George and Dupois spot Wanda.
Diana Evans has been tricked into going to the small country of Lituanna with her pony, Bronwen, bought by King Remo, who wants Diane to teach his daughter, Zahra, to ride. Diana discovers that the people of Lituanna live in fear of their High Priest, whose temple she accidentally comes upon. Puzzled as to why she has been brought to Lituanna. Diana asks the crippled King Remo for an explanation.
Dangerous Days for Diana Evans – Judy: circa #145 (20 October 1962) – #153 (15 December 1962)
Heather Gordon, a clever wee Scots lassie, enters an adult art competition and, by mistake, is awarded one of the top prizes — a tour of Italian art centres. The other prize-winners are a snooty group of grown-ups who resent little Heather’s presence on the tour very much. But trust Heather to take care of herself.
Later Heather’s skills as a painter wins her an invitation to an arts festival held by Madame Frankel at Schloss Isel, her castle in Austria. Again some of the arty types try to make things uncomfortable for Heather but she can take care of herself.
Other Appearances:
Checking up on the world-wide agencies of Comet Cosmetics, the vast beauty aids business owned by her Aunt Penelope, was the task given to young Tilly Pringle. She was accompanied by Melinda, her aunt’s personal assistant, who always seemed to have a solution for every problem.
Holly Carter was thrilled when her single parent mum landed a new job as a travel journalist. Holly and her mother were spending the summer trying out lots of different holidays so Mrs Carter could write about them. It sounded great — but not everything had gone smoothly.