Annette and the Mystery at Smugglers' Cove (Walt Disney's Annette #3) Vintage Hardcover by Doris Schroeder

When Annette Funicello and her pal Babs spend the summer with Annette’s aunt and uncle in sunny Southern California, they expect nothing more than beach days and luau planning. But a carefree prank on the boys—borrowing their sailboat—lands them in unexpected danger: a relay of strong wind, a capsizing sail, and rescue by a mysterious artist living at Smugglers’ Cove.

Soon after, Annette and crew uncover suspicious figures, cryptic shipments, and a handsome neighbor with ties to a newly exiled Central American president. As Babs recovers, Annette teams up with Rod and Neil—and an enigmatic little boy named Pablo—to piece together a hidden puzzle involving a secret metal cylinder, priceless artwork, and a desperate family’s story.

With taffy‑sweet cookie breaks courtesy of an eccentric artist’s wife, dramatic sea rescues, clandestine cargo dropped from the sky into the cove, and yet another luau to pull off—younger readers are in for a buoyant wave of suspense, friendship, and fun.

Honored with Walt Disney’s seal and featuring beloved former Mouseketeer Annette as the heroine, this vintage 1963 adventure offers a charming summer mystery for young sleuths aged 9–12.