Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur
Robert Arthur was an American writer known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly in the mystery genre. He is best remembered for his series "The Three Investigators," which features a trio of young detectives solving various mysteries. In addition to his work in children's fiction, Arthur also wrote short stories and radio scripts, including contributions to shows like "Suspense." His storytelling is characterized by clever plots and engaging characters, making him a beloved figure among young readers.

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In his garden, Negu Mah, the Callisto uranium merchant, sat sipping a platinum mug of molkai with his guest, Sliss the Venusian. Nanlo, his wife, pushing before her the small serving cart with its platinum molkai decanter, paused for an instant as she entered the shell of pure vitrite which covered the garden, giving it the illusion of out-of-doorness. Negu Mah sat at his ease, his broad, merry,... more...

The world would beat a path to Elmer's door—but he had to go carry the door along with him! It was the darnedest traffic jam I'd ever seen in White Plains. For two blocks ahead of me, Main Street was gutter to gutter with stalled cars, trucks and buses. If I hadn't been in such a hurry to get back to the shop, I might have paid more attention. I might have noticed nobody was leaning on... more...