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A Girl Called Halliplunk

Judy, , , ,

Plot

Jessie Halliplunk, a coalman’s daughter, is being educated at a famous girls’ school at the wish of a distant wealthy relative, Lord Halliope-Plunkett. At first, Jessie does not fit in too well, but after proving to be a first – class rider, she wins the girls approval—except for Cynthia, the former riding champion! Cynthia sends a telegram on the day of the riding championship final that sends Jessie hurrying home, thinking her father is ill.

Notes

  • Art: Rodney Sutton

Appeared

  • A Girl Called Halliplunk – Judy: #409 (11 November 1967) – #417 (6 January 1968)

Wendy’s Water-Baby

Mandy,

Plot

When orphaned Wendy O’Brien went to live with her grandmother on the island of Inishkee, off the coast of Ireland, she found it hard to make friends. The islanders hated her, and their dislike grew when Wendy adopted Sheena, a baby seal. When her grandmother was taken to hospital on the mainland, Wendy decided to go to a deserted island near Inishkee, where Sheena would be safe.

Notes

  • Reprinted and translated to Dutch  – Debbie #49 (1985)

Appeared

  • Wendy’s Water-Baby – Mandy: #209 (16 January 1971) – #225 (8 May 1971)
  • Reprinted – Mandy: #569 (10 December 1977) – #585 (1 April 1977)