THE PEOPLE OF THE AX by Jay Williams (Dell Laurel-Leaf, 1975)
Jay Williams (1914-1978) primarily wrote for younger readers. The cover art makes the novel look like it’s a Robert E. Howard-esque adventure fantasy but I think it’s much less battle-filled than the typical tale of Conan.
VTG 1987 The Beggar’s Curse Dell Laurel Leaf 1st Printing Ya Paperback Mystery
This is classic 80s young adult mystery territory — the kind of eerie, atmospheric middle-grade thriller that had a whole generation of kids reading under the covers with a flashlight. Title: The Beggar’s Curse.
VTG 1987 The Beggar’s Curse Dell Laurel Leaf 1st Printing Ya Paperback Mystery
This is classic 80s young adult mystery territory — the kind of eerie, atmospheric middle-grade thriller that had a whole generation of kids reading under the covers with a flashlight. Title: The Beggar’s Curse.
VTG 1987 The Witch Of Lagg Ann Pilling Dell Laurel Leaf Paperback Mystery Book
This is the third book in Pilling’s spooky trilogy following Oliver, Colin and Prill as they head to a remote Scottish estate and stumble straight into an old, dark local legend. Total 80s YA paranormal energy — the kind of atmospheric British ghost story that hooked a generation of middle-grade and teen readers, and a great pickup for collectors chasing the full Laurel-Leaf run or anyone rebuilding a childhood shelf.