Youth Fiction Appraisal

Walt Disney's Annette The Desert Inn Mystery (Book)

This item is a vintage hardcover book titled "Walt Disney's Annette The Desert Inn Mystery." The front cover, which is the primary subject of the image, features a colorful illustration. The background is a mustard yellow, mottled with darker brown speckles, suggesting age or a design choice. The central figure is a smiling young woman with dark, curly hair, likely Annette Funicello, wearing a white collared shirt with a red zig-zag pattern along the collar and opening. Her name "Annette" is prominently displayed in a light blue, stylized font at the top. Below her name, the subtitle "The Desert Inn Mystery" is written in a reddish-orange script. The lower portion of the cover depicts a desert landscape with brown, rocky formations and a winding road. Two vintage cars are visible on the road: a white convertible leading a red and white two-tone sedan. The entire illustration has a somewhat faded or aged appearance, consistent with a book from the mid-20th century. "Walt Disney's" is printed in smaller, black text above "Annette." At the very bottom left, "Walt Disney Productions" is faintly visible, indicating the publisher or copyright holder. The edges of the cover show some wear and scuffing, particularly along the spine and corners, typical for an older, well-handled book. The color depth suggests it's a printed cover, possibly on a paperboard material. The book likely dates from the early to mid-1960s, given the association with Annette Funicello and Disney's publishing activities of that era. The overall craftsmanship points to standard commercial book production of the period.