Step into the world of girl sleuthing with this 1948 first edition of The Secret of the Musical Tree, a Judy Bolton Mystery written by Margaret Sutton. This is Book #25 in the long-running series that blended strong female leads with heartfelt mysteries—making it a classic among vintage juvenile fiction. This hardcover book is in good vintage condition with an inscription inside, and minor signs of wear on the cover edges. Bound in its signature bold red cover with black silhouette artwork, it’s a fabulous find for fans of Judy Bolton, collectors of mid-century girls’ mysteries, or anyone building a vintage YA library. Details: • Title: The Secret of the Musical Tree • Series: Judy Bolton Mystery Stories, Book #25 • Author: Margaret Sutton • Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap • Year: 1948 (First Edition) • Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket) • Condition: Inscribed on inside page, mild corner/edge wear, otherwise in good vintage condition • Size: Approx. 7.5 x 5 inches Perfect for fans of strong female sleuths, vintage bookworms, and lovers of 1940s mystery stories! Keywords (SEO): 1. Judy Bolton book 2. Margaret Sutton mystery 3. The Secret of the Musical Tree 4. Judy Bolton 1948 5. First edition girls mystery 6. Vintage detective book 7. 1940s children’s book 8. Judy Bolton series 9. Red hardcover book 10. Vintage YA fiction 11. Inscribed vintage book 12. Grosset & Dunlap 1948 13. Mid-century mystery novel 14. Girl sleuth collectible 15. Classic girls book 16. Vintage series fiction 17. Female detective story 18. Retro mystery book 19. Judy Bolton collectible 20. Musical tree mystery 21. Golden age juvenile fiction 22. Red book spine 23. Girl detective fiction 24. Classic youth literature 25. Book 25 Judy Bolton 26. 1948 mystery edition 27. Vintage sleuth series 28. Judy Bolton first edition 29. Teen mystery collectible 30. Nancy Drew era mystery