Childrens Book, The Tree House Mystery, Weekly Reader

If you grew up in the ’70s or early ’80s, you probably remember these Weekly Reader books showing up in the classroom like a small holiday. This 1973 hardcover edition of The Tree House Mystery by Carol Beach York is one of those stories that felt just right for a quiet afternoon — a little mystery, a little adventure, nothing too scary, and all the charm that came with childhood summers spent outside. The illustrations by Reisie Lonette have that soft, sketch-style look that was everywhere in early ’70s children’s books — simple, expressive, and very much of the era. Anyone who grew up then will recognize the style right away. Whether you're rebuilding a childhood library, collecting Weekly Readers, or buying for a young reader who enjoys the softer mysteries, this one deserves a spot on the shelf.

The story follows Annabelle and her brother Roger, who are just going about their day when they discover a note left behind in their tree house. From there, the two of them follow footprints, secret trails, and scattered clues through the woods. The mystery isn’t dark or heavy — it’s the kind kids could solve without ever leaving the backyard. By the end, it turns into a gentle reminder that sometimes the unknown just leads to new friends.

Condition: Very Good
Clean covers with very light shelf wear
Inside pages are clean with no writing or stains
Some yellowing of pages from age
Tight binding
From the 1973 Weekly Reader Children’s Book Club
Measurements:
Standard children’s hardcover size
(Weekly Reader format; approx. 8½" x 6", slight variations normal)

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