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Witch Way

Judy, ,

Plot:

Jezebel the witch, who talks only in rhyme, returns from a 100-year vacation and is dismayed to find the Masters family have built a sports centre on the spot where her cottage was. Jezebel sets out to get rid of the Masters, but her campaign is hindered by Jan Masters having found her lucky cat charm. As long as Jan wears it, Jezebel is powerless against her, and Jan is the only one who can see her. A humorous battle of wits ensues between Jan and Jezebel.

Witch Way

Notes:

  • Artist: Giorgio Letteri

Appeared:

  • Witch Way – Judy: #1102 (21 February 1981) – #1111 (25 April 1981)

 

The Unwanted Ones

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Plot

In Victorian times, maidservant Stroma inherits a mansion from her employer, which she plans to turn into an animal refuge. But enemies, old and new, threaten trouble.

Unwanted Ones

Notes

  • Artist: Oliver Passingham
  • Writer: Marion Turner (under pen name Fiona Turner)
  • Script submitted had the title Stroma’s Strays but was changed to The Unwanted Ones for publication.
  • Reprinted and translated into Dutch as “Maaike en haar zwervers” (“Maaike and Her Drifters”) – Debbie (Holco Publications, 1976 series) #31 (1981).

Appeared

  • The Unwanted Ones – Judy: #1089 (22 November 1980) – #1101 (14 February 1981)

 

Betty V. Bumble

Judy, , ,

Plot:

In Victorian times, Mr Bumble is the Parish beadle in charge of Grimstone Orphanage. He is a cruel man who makes life a misery for the orphans. Then Betty Briggs, his housekeeper’s niece, arrives. It is Betty V. Bumble as Betty constantly finds ways to help the orphans while giving Mr Bumble a hilarious comeuppance every week.

Betty v Bumble

Notes:

 

Appeared:

  • Betty V. Bumble – Judy:  #1092 (13 December 1980) – #1101 (14 February 1981)

 

Baker’s Dozen [1980]

Judy, , ,

Plot

In San Francisco, there are two rival gangs of girls, the Baysiders and the Granits. Their troublemaking and feuding lands them in court – again. Instead of corrective school they are put into a type of brat camp under the custody of Officer Baker for one month.
Baker

Notes

  • Artist: Oliver Passingham

Appeared

  • Baker’s Dozen – Judy:  #1071  (19 July 1980) – #1082 (04 October 1980)

Raggle-Taggle Rosie

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Plot

In Victorian times, Rosie Simpson runs away from her cruel guardians – only to fall into the power of Ma Kelly, who runs a gang of child thieves. Ma Kelly uses Rosie’s talent for dancing as a cover while the other children go stealing. But Rosie is determined to find a way to escape and pursue a career in ballet.

Rosie

Notes

  • Artist: Oliver Passingham
  • Translated into Dutch (as “Danseres Rosa”) and published in Debbie Parade Album #29 (1982).

Appeared

  • Raggle-Taggle Rosie – Judy:  #1062 (17 May 1980) – #1076 (23 August 1980)

 

A New Life for Sue

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Plot

Sue Talbot has always lived in a town until her widowed mother marries John Felton, the warden of a nature reserve. Sue takes to the reserve. But she and her stepsister Alison hate each other and each is constantly causing trouble for the other.

Sue

Notes

  • Artist: Bert Hill
  • Reprinted and translated into Dutch as “Gea moet verhuizen” (“Gea Has to Move House”) – Debbie (Holco Publications, 1976 series) #31 (1981).

Appeared

  • A New Life for Sue – Judy:  #1064  (31 May 1980) – #1075 (16 August 1980)

 

Little Grasshopper

Judy, , ,

Plot:

Liz Watson’s father is bone idle, so he never helps at home or takes a job. As a result, she gets lumbered with all the work around the house and taking jobs to raise money. Liz discovers she is a natural athlete and starts training, but having to train on top of all the work she has to do because of her lazy father is taking its toll. Even when Mr Watson is finally compelled to take a job, Liz still has to help him.

Grasshopper

Notes:

Artist: Rodney Sutton

Appeared:

  • Little Grasshopper – Judy:  #1060 (03 May 1980) – #1074  (09 August 1980)

 

Alone on Earth

Judy,

Plot:

When a spaceship from Planet 24 arrives on Earth, it gets destroyed and the only survivor is a girl named Barbara, who has strange powers. Rhoda Dickson takes advantage of Barbara’s powers to trick her into stealing.

Alone

Notes:

Appeared:

  • Alone on Earth – Judy: #464 (30 November 1968) – #472 (25 January 1969)
  • Reprinted – Judy:  #1064  (31 May 1980) – #1072 (26 July 1980)

 

I Want to be a Swot!

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Plot

Development for a new motorway threatens the home of Jenny Coney and her grandfather, along with others. Their only hope of saving their home is a book that has been in the family for generations. But the book is in Latin, so Jenny is compelled to go to the local school to learn Latin as quickly as possible so as to translate the book. Meanwhile, the PE teacher Miss Callister realises Jenny has a natural talent for hurdling and begins training her up for events.

Swot

Notes

  • Artist: Eduardo Feito
  • The reprint was translated into Dutch (as “Jenny moet sporen” — “Jenny Must Exercise”) and published in Debbie #28 (1982).

Appeared

  • I Want to be a Swot!  – Judy:  #594 (29 May 1971) – #601 (17 July 1971)
  • Reprinted – Judy: #1065 (07 June 1980) – #1072  (26 July 1980)