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Original Bobbsey Twins #14
The Bobbsey Twins at Cedar Camp
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127 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1921
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About the author
Laura Lee Hope
561 books76 followersLaura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several other series of children's novels. Actual writers taking up the pen of Laura Lee Hope include Edward Stratemeyer, Howard and Lilian Garis, Elizabeth Ward, Harriet (Stratemeyer) Adams, Andrew E. Svenson, June M. Dunn, Grace Grote and Nancy Axelrad.
Laura Lee Hope was first used in 1904 for the debut of the Bobbsey Twins, the principal characters of what was, for many years, the Stratemeyer Syndicate's longest-running series of children's novels. Other series written under this pseudonym include: The Outdoor Girls (23 vols. 1913-1933), The Moving Picture Girls (7 vols. 1914-1916), Bunny Brown (20 vols. 1916-1931), Six Little Bunkers (14 vols. 1918-1930), Make Believe Stories (12 vols. c. 1920-1923), and Blythe Girls (12 vols. 1925-1932).
The first of the 72 books of the Bobbsey Twins series was published in 1904, the last in 1979. The books related the adventures of the children of the middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of mixed-gender fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who were 12 years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who were six.
Edward Stratemeyer himself is believed to have written the first volume in its original form in 1904. When the original series was brought to its conclusion in 1979, it had reached a total of 72 volumes. At least two abortive attempts to restart the series were launched after this, but in neither effort was the popularity of the original series achieved.
Speculation that Stratemeyer also wrote the second and third volumes of the series is believed to be incorrect; these books are now attributed to Lilian Garis, wife of Howard Garis, who is credited with volumes 4–28 and 41. Elizabeth Ward is credited with volumes 29–35, while Harriet Stratemeyer Adams is credited with 36–38, 39 (with Camilla McClave), 40, 42, 43 (with Andrew Svenson), and 44–48. Volumes 49–52 are attributed to Andrew Svenson, while 53–59, and the 1960s rewrites of 1–4, 7, 11–13, and 17, are attributed to June Dunn. Grace Grote is regarded as the real author of 60–67 and the rewrites of 14 and 18–20, and Nancy Axelrad is credited with 68–72. Of the 1960s rewrites not already mentioned, volumes 5 and 16 are credited to Mary Donahoe, 6 and 25 to Patricia Doll, 8–10 and 15 to Bonnibel Weston, and 24 to Margery Howard.
--from Wikipedia
Laura Lee Hope was first used in 1904 for the debut of the Bobbsey Twins, the principal characters of what was, for many years, the Stratemeyer Syndicate's longest-running series of children's novels. Other series written under this pseudonym include: The Outdoor Girls (23 vols. 1913-1933), The Moving Picture Girls (7 vols. 1914-1916), Bunny Brown (20 vols. 1916-1931), Six Little Bunkers (14 vols. 1918-1930), Make Believe Stories (12 vols. c. 1920-1923), and Blythe Girls (12 vols. 1925-1932).
The first of the 72 books of the Bobbsey Twins series was published in 1904, the last in 1979. The books related the adventures of the children of the middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of mixed-gender fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who were 12 years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who were six.
Edward Stratemeyer himself is believed to have written the first volume in its original form in 1904. When the original series was brought to its conclusion in 1979, it had reached a total of 72 volumes. At least two abortive attempts to restart the series were launched after this, but in neither effort was the popularity of the original series achieved.
Speculation that Stratemeyer also wrote the second and third volumes of the series is believed to be incorrect; these books are now attributed to Lilian Garis, wife of Howard Garis, who is credited with volumes 4–28 and 41. Elizabeth Ward is credited with volumes 29–35, while Harriet Stratemeyer Adams is credited with 36–38, 39 (with Camilla McClave), 40, 42, 43 (with Andrew Svenson), and 44–48. Volumes 49–52 are attributed to Andrew Svenson, while 53–59, and the 1960s rewrites of 1–4, 7, 11–13, and 17, are attributed to June Dunn. Grace Grote is regarded as the real author of 60–67 and the rewrites of 14 and 18–20, and Nancy Axelrad is credited with 68–72. Of the 1960s rewrites not already mentioned, volumes 5 and 16 are credited to Mary Donahoe, 6 and 25 to Patricia Doll, 8–10 and 15 to Bonnibel Weston, and 24 to Margery Howard.
--from Wikipedia
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December 21, 2018
Despite their young age, these kids are true amateur sleuths. When their father receives a strange message from the man taking care of their land in Canada, the family sets out to investigate. In Canada, they uncover a gang of gold mining thieves, and rescue a kidnapped man.
Fairly interesting. The parents help their kids along the way. They give permission and when necessary, accompany the kids on their sleuthing endeavors. The twins are incredibly responsible and take care of one another. That was rather sweet.
At times I rolled my eyes at some of the things that happen. But I did like this book. For the most part.
Fairly interesting. The parents help their kids along the way. They give permission and when necessary, accompany the kids on their sleuthing endeavors. The twins are incredibly responsible and take care of one another. That was rather sweet.
At times I rolled my eyes at some of the things that happen. But I did like this book. For the most part.
July 19, 2017
I love these books. This one is about a trip north to find out what happened to the order of Christmas trees Mr. Bobbsey had ordered. Of course much trouble ensues.
Same outstanding characters, an exciting plot, a lovely setting, and a simplicity and innocence that characterizes the books from this era.
“...the Bobbsey twins seldom had enough of anything when there was fun and excitement going, and you may be sure this was not the last of their adventures.” (location 1770)
Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge prompt(s) –
A book set in the wilderness
Same outstanding characters, an exciting plot, a lovely setting, and a simplicity and innocence that characterizes the books from this era.
“...the Bobbsey twins seldom had enough of anything when there was fun and excitement going, and you may be sure this was not the last of their adventures.” (location 1770)
Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge prompt(s) –
A book set in the wilderness
December 4, 2024
Hope Chests #14
Bobbsey Twins #14
Well the penultimate book in my 15 book bundle that I got at some point in the past and well anlther average yarn about the twins doinf their thing and the parents being a bunch of goons.
Anyway, moree average fare from Hope.
Bobbsey Twins #14
Well the penultimate book in my 15 book bundle that I got at some point in the past and well anlther average yarn about the twins doinf their thing and the parents being a bunch of goons.
Anyway, moree average fare from Hope.
July 25, 2020
A 3.5. I rounded up because I love the series as a whole. Another exciting adventure. And the twins are even marooned overnight on an island.
August 25, 2020
The twins solve a mystery in Timmins, Ontario. Indians, RCMP, provincial police, gold mines, sea planes, helicopters.
March 7, 2022
One of the more exciting volumes. We partially enjoyed the log boat.
January 20, 2015
This book review is in honor of my Mom, Leota M. Henderson. She always loved reading and always talked about how she remembered her first books were "The Bobbsey Twins" series. I hadn't known anything about them and wasn't interested in reading about children's exciting adventures growing up. It wasn't until after she passed (in 2006) that I began to wonder why she was so enthralled with the series and the kids. So, earlier this summer, I found some of the books were free in the Kindle ebook store because they were beyond their copyright. I downloaded about 10 or so of them and started reading one at random.
The author, Laura Lee Hope, was a child in the late 1800′s. That's the 19th century, technically. Two centuries ago. Let that sink in for a second or two. Laura began writing the books in the early 20th century, 1920′s, perhaps. Keep in mind the era at the time was vastly different: horse and buggy was the normative transportation in nice weather, and horse and sleigh were the normative transportation in snow and icy weather.
It was still common to have house servants of color and the Bobbsey's had two servants, Sam the caretaker and Dinah, the cook. Were Sam and Dinah treated like property? No. Were Sam and Dinah talked down to? No. Were Sam and Dinah whipped and thrown in cellars? No. They were loved members of an extended family, included in holidays and birthdays. They were cared for like any other member of the Bobbsey family.
Common to the time, Sam and Dinah were uneducated. That doesn't mean they weren't smart or their opinions weren't taken into consideration. Everyone in the family has his or her job: Mr. Bobbsey owned and worked at a lumber mill; Mrs. Bobbsey cared for the house and children and as mentioned above, Sam and Dinah worked around the property and house. The kids were kids.
The books are short and written in an easy to read fashion, on a child's level of understanding. The main thrust of the stories are `treat others as you would be treated' and `don't mistreat others", as well as `there are bad people in the world but there are also people who care'. I can see why my Mom enjoyed them as a child of the late 1940′s/early 1950′s and throughout her life.
Would these be written and published in today's world? Of course not, for many reasons, least of all the dictation of how Black people are portrayed, child abuse of secondary characters, bullies and so on. For what the stories are, I feel they are a great read about a pasttime in America's history.
The author, Laura Lee Hope, was a child in the late 1800′s. That's the 19th century, technically. Two centuries ago. Let that sink in for a second or two. Laura began writing the books in the early 20th century, 1920′s, perhaps. Keep in mind the era at the time was vastly different: horse and buggy was the normative transportation in nice weather, and horse and sleigh were the normative transportation in snow and icy weather.
It was still common to have house servants of color and the Bobbsey's had two servants, Sam the caretaker and Dinah, the cook. Were Sam and Dinah treated like property? No. Were Sam and Dinah talked down to? No. Were Sam and Dinah whipped and thrown in cellars? No. They were loved members of an extended family, included in holidays and birthdays. They were cared for like any other member of the Bobbsey family.
Common to the time, Sam and Dinah were uneducated. That doesn't mean they weren't smart or their opinions weren't taken into consideration. Everyone in the family has his or her job: Mr. Bobbsey owned and worked at a lumber mill; Mrs. Bobbsey cared for the house and children and as mentioned above, Sam and Dinah worked around the property and house. The kids were kids.
The books are short and written in an easy to read fashion, on a child's level of understanding. The main thrust of the stories are `treat others as you would be treated' and `don't mistreat others", as well as `there are bad people in the world but there are also people who care'. I can see why my Mom enjoyed them as a child of the late 1940′s/early 1950′s and throughout her life.
Would these be written and published in today's world? Of course not, for many reasons, least of all the dictation of how Black people are portrayed, child abuse of secondary characters, bullies and so on. For what the stories are, I feel they are a great read about a pasttime in America's history.
June 19, 2011
I read every Bobbsey Twins adventures I could get my hands on from the age of 9 through 11. Summers were wonderful and I could borrow from the library and read these books. I could borrow 8 books every 2 weeks. Soon, I needed more than that and had to fight the librarian for more books. Now, I can do 8 books in a day. Sigh.
May 17, 2012
I loved this old book because I liked the way it was told. It had good descriptions and old language. This is a good mystery because I was still trying to figure out what was going to happen right up to the end.
October 16, 2024
A fun old version of the book where both sets of twins get lost in the woods during a snow storm. There was plenty of adventure in this one, not really a mystery.
November 3, 2017
Another sweet Bobbsey Twins book.
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