Girls' Crystal #1102

Girls' Crystal #1102 is an anthology issue containing multiple picture-stories. "Terry's Forbidden Circus Friend" follows Joy and Linda Mayer during a holiday in Venice, where they become involved in a water-cycle race, only to discover their Italian friend Norina is being manipulated by a boy coach named Venito. Another story, "Sally and Dave—The Gay Adventurers" by Elise Probyn, concerns Sally and Dave's encounter with a young peasant girl named Lucia whom they suspect of theft; the story explores questions of trust and judgment as they investigate whether Lucia is truly a thief. The issue also features "Tarania at Fu Yong's," a continuation story involving Vicky, Anabanda, and Taranta dealing with stolen pearls and a hiding place, with a conclusion promised on the next page.