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Original Bobbsey Twins #46
The Bobbsey Twins and the Horseshoe Riddle
children's series #46 from Bobbsey Twins, Grosset & Dunlap purple spine edition, 181 pages in hard cover edition
177 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1953
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Laura Lee Hope
553 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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August 3, 2020
A fun mystery complete with secret passages. I like how the horseshoe was incorporated into solving the mystery. I also like when Mr. and Mrs. Bobbsey are actively helping the kids with the mystery like they do in this book. Mrs. Bobbsey even took the lead a time or two.
There are a couple of instances where I had to suspend disbelief. First, why do all the adults let children freely walk around in a condemned section of a building? Second, I found it odd the committee would decide to have kids from a different town ride in the coach during a parade for the town's anniversary. Aren't there any worthy children in Bartley? But seeing it is a kids' book, kids might overlook these quibbles.
I also found it strange that after Nellie had a special party in honor of her cousin this same cousin has a party and doesn't invite Nellie. They don't live that far apart. Weird.
There are a couple of instances where I had to suspend disbelief. First, why do all the adults let children freely walk around in a condemned section of a building? Second, I found it odd the committee would decide to have kids from a different town ride in the coach during a parade for the town's anniversary. Aren't there any worthy children in Bartley? But seeing it is a kids' book, kids might overlook these quibbles.
I also found it strange that after Nellie had a special party in honor of her cousin this same cousin has a party and doesn't invite Nellie. They don't live that far apart. Weird.
September 3, 2018
I had not read any Bobbsey Twins books growing up.
I picked up this used copy.
I really enjoyed it. It takes you back in time to no cell phones, family dinners - a slower less congested time.
I may read another Bobbsey Twin book.
I picked up this used copy.
I really enjoyed it. It takes you back in time to no cell phones, family dinners - a slower less congested time.
I may read another Bobbsey Twin book.
May 22, 2022
This was one of my favorites. A wholesome small-town mystery that the kids actually solve! I learned some about horseshoes and horses too. :)
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