Racine, WI: Golden Press, 1977-1980. A complete set of the first 34 Trixie Belden books in the format used for the largest number of titles - the beige trade paperbacks with oval cover illustrations mostly by Paul Frame. While not nearly as well-known as the Nancy Drew series, the Trixie Belden mystery series probably has even more devoted and passionate readers. This tousle-haired tomboy, who would rather wear jeans than anything else, who had chores to do and a younger brother to babysit, still managed to have lots of adventures - even if she sometimes got scolded for staying out too long. ISBN: 0-307-215555.

New York: Ace Books, (1997 to 1999). First edition - Set of three novel in the News from the Edge series, featuring Savvy McKinnon, a reporter for the Global Query, a notorious tabloid newspaper, who will follow up on any tip, no matter how wild in her search for the truth -- a blend of science fiction and mystery with a good dose of humor included. 198 pp. each. ISBN: 0-441-004598.