Fripsey Summer

The Fripseys

by Madye Lee Chastain

The large and happy-go-lucky Fripsey family were quite content with their shabby, rambling old house, until news that the owner of Mr. Fripsey's business was coming on a visit that would bear on his promotion. Marcy, the next door neighbor, gets involved to help save the day.

Genres: Childrens

210 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1953

About the author

Madye Lee Chastain was a children's book author and illustrator who wrote 17 children's books from 1945-1964, most of them for Harcourt, and she illustrated children's books written by other authors as well as her own. She studied at Oglethorpe University, but dropped out of the University to attend the Art School of High Museum in Atlanta. She later studied at Grand Central Art School in New York, and at Columbia University. She died in December 1989, in Boulder, Colorado.

Reviews

[Ann Carlisle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was published the year I was born. When I got old enough to read it, I wore the book out. It was an absolute favorite. It is a pity it is out of print; I could find but one used book on Amazon for $53.99. YIKES! A truly wholesome book for children 8 to preteen. Find it at the library if you can and read it with your children. You won't be disappointed.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't get to the library fast enough to read the books in this series. I've found this one and two of the other titles in the last few years to add to my own libary. They're still a delight. In this one, summer takes centerstage and the transition between being a child and starting to mature. There's a girls' only campout among friends that doesn't go as planned for the social club. Danger from peer pressure and wonder about school days ahead.

[CLM · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Fripsey series also includes Bright Days and Leave It to the Fripseys!