Unaccounted Window Hints at Secret Room (45 books)

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A favourite plot device utilized by many a children's author. Especially Enid Blyton.

For example, the number of windows seen from outside a house don't match the ones which can be found from within. Or after cleaning the windows, a dirty one remains that was somehow missed. Or a window that can be seen can't be accessed.. you get the picture. It could even be the opposite - a missing window suggests a secret room or area, etc.

Life is full of grey areas, and so is this list - expect some ambiguity. This list doesn't have to be limited to Children's Fiction, but I'll bet it'll be heavily represented. ;)

Some UNSOLVED threads on this theme from the "What's the Name of That Book?!" group:
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Are you adding a book that hasn't yet been listed? Please have a quick look at the first post of each of these unsolved threads - it could be that YOUR BOOK is the long-awaited missing solution. :) Thanks for your assistance!

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1	The Diamond in the Window (Hall Family Chronicles, #1) by Jane Langton 4.06 avg rating — 1,740 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Steps Up the Chimney by William Corlett 3.82 avg rating — 608 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Mystery of Holly Lane (The Five Find-Outers, #11) by Enid Blyton 4.09 avg rating — 2,932 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Octagon Magic (The Magic Series, #2) by Andre Norton 4.07 avg rating — 484 ratings score: 183, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien 3.96 avg rating — 23,198 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Moon Window by Jane Louise Curry (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 55 ratings score: 161, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Mystery of the Secret Room (The Five Find-Outers, #3) by Enid Blyton 4.11 avg rating — 3,947 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Samantha's Secret Room by Lyn Cook 4.02 avg rating — 96 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Four-Story Mistake (The Melendy Family, #2) by Elizabeth Enright 4.31 avg rating — 5,361 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Happy Hollisters (Happy Hollisters, #1) by Jerry West (Pseudonym) 4.10 avg rating — 2,363 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Look Through My Window by Jean Little 4.22 avg rating — 291 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport (Bobbsey Twins, #1) by Laura Lee Hope 3.83 avg rating — 6,364 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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14	Go to the Room of the Eyes by Betty K. Erwin 4.12 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Ten Kids, No Pets (Rosso Family, #1) by Ann M. Martin 3.91 avg rating — 833 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Mansion of Secrets (A Kay Tracey Mystery No. 4) by Frances K. Judd 3.68 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Treasure Hunters by Enid Blyton 3.99 avg rating — 378 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Eight Children Move House (Eight Children, #2) by Anne-Cath. Vestly 4.30 avg rating — 470 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Merriweathers by Marjorie Torrey 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Riddle of the Lonely House by Augusta Huiell Seaman 3.63 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Mystery House by Polly Hobson (pseudonym) 4.12 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Mystery of the Hard Luck House by Teri Martini 4.12 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Thirteen Elizabeths by Violet M. Methley 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Tuckers The Wonderful House by Jo Mendel 3.91 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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26	The Clifton House Mystery by Daniel Farson 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Hex House by Betty K. Levine 3.29 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Secret Staircase (Tom and Ricky Mystery Series Set 1 Book 2) by Bob Wright 3.86 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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30	Mystery of the Hidden Cat by Brent Locke 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Tower Treasure (The Hardy Boys, #1) by Franklin W. Dixon 3.91 avg rating — 20,312 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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33	Holiday House by Enid Blyton 4.09 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The House in Turner Square by Ann Thwaite 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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36	The Secret of Moon Castle (The Secret Series, #5) by Enid Blyton 4.07 avg rating — 1,558 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Return to Gone-Away (Gone-Away Lake, #2) by Elizabeth Enright 4.18 avg rating — 3,096 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Happy Hollisters and the Haunted House Mystery (Happy Hollisters, #21) by Jerry West (Pseudonym) 4.09 avg rating — 508 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Sea View Secret by Elizabeth Kinsey 4.26 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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41	The Treasure of Belden Place by Frances Cavanah 2.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Danny Again, Further Adventure of Danny the Detective by Vera C. Barclay 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Secret Room by Niki Yektai liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Twenty-Four-Hour Lipstick Mystery by Bonnie Pryor 3.90 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Keren's Secret Room (Pied Piper Books) by Kathleen M. Duncan 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars