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Play, Paula, Play!

Debbie,

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)

The Secret of Brother Ben

Tracy, ,

Plot

When Katie Balfour’s parents were killed in a plane crash, her nasty Aunt Esther, whom she had ever met before, moved into the Balfour home. Aunt Esther didn’t know Katie had a little brother, Ben and because her Aunt hated boys, Katie hid Ben in the attic, to keep him safe.

Notes

  • Writer: Alison Christie (Fitt)

Appeared

  • The Secret of Brother Ben – Tracy:  #200 (30 July 1983) – #209 (1 October 1983)