Charles Spain Verral

Charles Spain Verral

Charles Spain Verral (November 7, 1904-April 1, 1990) was an author and illustrator born in Ontario, Canada. Although he never became a best-selling writer, Verral's work is loved by many who read it. He wrote Street & Smith's Bill Barnes pulp series novels, among others. Among the most widely read of his books are the Brains Benton Mysteries, a six book series published from 1959 to 1961. He also published many other children's works, including Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, and Popeye.

Some of Verral's Other Works

Captain of the Ice, 1955
Annie Oakley Sharpshooter, 1956
Lassie and the Daring Rescue, 1956
Rin Tin Tin and the Outlaw, 1957
Rin Tin Tin and the Hidden Treasure, 1958
Lassie and Her Day in the Sun, 1958
JETS, 1971
Babe Ruth, Sultan of Swat, 1976
Popeye Climbs a Mountain, 1980
Popeye and the Haunted House, 1980
Popeye Goes Fishing, 1983

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