Category Archives: Debbie

Mystery at Fairfax Hall

Plot

Katey Winslow has been chosen to read to Louise Fairfax, the invalid granddaughter of the local landowner. The forbidding housekeeper Madame Duvel seemed to have some hold over Louise and made it clear she did not welcome Katey’s visits. Despite this Katey returned to her hall determined to get to the bottom of the mystery which seemed to surround young Louise.

Notes

  • Photo Story

Appeared

  • Mystery at Fairfax Hall – Debbie: #443 (8 August 1981)  – #446 (29 August 1981)

Play, Paula, Play!

Plot

After losing both parents in a car crash, Paula Sims was taken in by an aunt she didn’t know existed. It wasn’t long before Paula found out Aunt Vera only wanted an unpaid servant. Worst of all she sold Paula’s beloved violin and made her work in a grotty café. Mr Raibird, who had bought the violin allowed Paula to practice at his shop until she could buy it back.

Notes

Appeared

  • Play, Paula, Play! – Debbie: #437 (27 June 1981)  – #448 (12 September 1981)

Kitty and Cleo

Plot

Kitty’s big ambition was to become an actress, and she had gotten a part in a television commercial with her cat, Cleo. On the first day of filming, Cleo was stolen and Kitty was sure a girl called Philly was responsible.

Notes

  • Photo story

Appeared

  • Kitty and Cleo – Debbie: #432 (23 May 1981)  – #434 (6 June 1981)

Secret of the Sands

Plot

Jane had gone to the seaside to stay at Bella Vista Holiday home while her parents were away. On the beach Jane found an old metal box. Unable to open it she hid in the ruins of Roule Castle, returning later with her friend, Ben. When they uncovered the box they were chases by some sinister men who were also after the box, they managed to escape.

Notes

  • Text story

Appeared

  • Secret of the Sands – Debbie: #430 (9 May 1981)  – #434 (6 June 1981)

I’ll Make Her Love Me

Plot

In Victorian London 12 year old, Polly Peters escaped from the poor house where she had been taken after the death of her parents.  After an accident, Polly and her dog, Rags, were taken in  by businessman Mr Turner. When he had to go away for work, Mrs Turner rejected both of them, despite Polly’s effort to win her love, she even sent Rags away.

Notes

  • Reprinted and translated into Dutch (as “Polly zoekt een moeder” – “Polly Seeks a Mother”) – Debbie #29 (1982).

Appeared

  • I’ll Make Her Love Me – Debbie: #424 (28 March 1981)  – #431 (16 May 1981)

No Swimming for Sarah

Plot

When Sarah, a promising young swimmer, was adopted by the rich Mrs Jones she thought her dreams had come true. That was until Mrs Jones told her the real reason for the adoption was to stop her swimming ever again. But Sarah was determined to keep swimming no matter what the obstacles.

Notes

  • Art: George Martin
  • Reprinted and translated to Dutch as “Sarah kan zwemmen” (“Sarah Can Swim”) – Debbie #30 (1982)

Appeared

  • No Swimming for Sarah – Debbie: #419 (21 February 1981)  – #430 (9 May 1981)

Jane at St Jude’s

Plot

Jane Green and her friends attend St Jude’s school.

 

Notes

  • Photo Story

Appeared

  • Jane at St Jude’s – Debbie: #415 (24 January 1981) – #431 (16 May 1981)
  • Jane at St Jude’s – Debbie: #437 (27 June 1981) – #446 (29 August 1981)
  • Jane at St Jude’s – Debbie: #469 (6 February 1982) – #475 (20 March 1982)
  • Jane at St Jude’s – Debbie: #517 (8 January 1983)

Other Appearances:

  • Jane at St Jude’s – Debbie for Girls 1983
  • Jane at St Jude’s – Debbie for Girls 1984