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)
Tag Archives: travel
The Challenge
Plot
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.
Notes
Appeared
- The Challenge – Judy: #180 (22 June 1963) – #186 (03 August 1963)
Dangerous Days for Diana Evans
Plot
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.
Notes
- Text story
Appeared
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Dangerous Days for Diana Evans – Judy: circa #145 (20 October 1962) – #153 (15 December 1962)
Heather in Italy / Heather in Austria
Plot
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.
Notes
Appeared
- Heather in Italy – Judy: #58 (18 February 1961) – #89 (23 September 1961)
- Heather in Austria – Judy: (?) – #305 (13 November 1965)
Other Appearances:
- Heather in Italy – Judy Annual 1962
Terry and the Instant Travel Service
Plot
Terry Vinney’s father is an inventor who has almost ” perfected the Velocikit—a gadget which enables the wearer to travel anywhere in the world in a matter of minutes.
Notes
Appeared
- Terry and the Instant Travel Service – Judy: (?) – #473 (1February 1969)
Melinda – You’re a Marvel!
Plot
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.
Notes
Appeared
- Melinda – You’e a Marvel! – Mandy: circa #214 (20 February 1971) – (?)
- Melinda – You’e a Marvel! (2) – Mandy: circa #303 (4 November 1972) – (?)
Hooray for the Holidays! [1967]
Plot
Thirteen year old, Debbie Miller tells the story of a very memorable family holiday. Her Mum is very scattered, and her Dad is very methodical, so she often acts as a kind of go-between.
Notes
- Text story
Appeared
- Hooray for the Holidays! – Mandy: #42 (4 November 1967) – (?)
You Can’t Lick the Cornets!
Plot
The Cornets pop group are touring Europe in an old ice cream van.
Notes
Appeared
- You Can’t Lick the Cornets! – Diana: circa #450 (2 October 1971) – (?)
Holly’s Holidays
Plot
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.
Notes
- Artist: Maria Dembilio
Appeared
- Holly’s Holidays – M&J: #215 (24 June 1995) – #223 (19 August 1995)