Flash Evans, Camera News Hawk

Flash Evans, Camera News Hawk

by Mildred A. Wirt Benson

Flash Evans, Camera News Hawk is a children's adventure novel following the exploits of Jimmy 'Flash' Evans, a 17-year-old aspiring photographer working for The Brandale Ledger. The story takes place in the 1940s, just prior to World War II, and explores the world of news reporting through the lens of a young, eager journalist. Flash, keen to expand his horizons beyond print journalism, ventures into the exciting field of newsreels, encountering new challenges and opportunities as he navigates the world of film and moving pictures. The novel captures the spirit of adventure and discovery typical of the period, while also offering a glimpse into the evolving media landscape of the pre-war era.

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Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson (July 10, 1905 – May 28, 2002) was an American journalist and writer of children's books. She was best known for ghostwriting the first 23 Nancy Drew mystery novels under...

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