Girls' Crystal #1056

Girls' Crystal #1056 is an anthology containing several stories. "The Secret of Bear Glacier" follows Anne Frazer and Paddy Clayton on a Swiss winter sports holiday who become intrigued by a mystery at an alpine museum involving a horse-sleigh and a clue hidden in its carvings. "Carol of the Circus," written by Doreen Gray, features Carol Meldrum discovering that her new friend Seppi belongs to Meldrum's Mammoth Circus and becoming entangled in his family's plans to return to Italy. "The Make-Believe Princess" depicts Deanna Stanley uncovering a plot involving stolen state papers and false charges against Princess Zena, ultimately helping Prince Michael escape and intercept the traitors' messenger. Additionally, the issue includes "The Schoolgirl," a story about girls called the Chums who become involved in a mishap with a lost glove and must clear their names regarding a damaged picture book before finishing their tea.