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Original Bobbsey Twins #50
The Bobbsey Twins At Pilgrim Rock
Very Good. Reissue. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. #50 in the series,titles list to #52. Bound in green tweed decorated cloth. Book is a solid VG, has some rubbing at the edges. Dj Good only, with multiple chips and tears. Brief owner's gift inscription on the front fly.
Hardcover
First published January 1, 1957
About the author
Laura Lee Hope
603 books79 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 5, 2020
A lot of historical facts dispersed throughout the story. And a creepy cemetery is always fun. The game where the grownups dressed up as ghosts was also interesting.
I was a little annoyed by one scene, however. When Bert ignores his mother asking him to get out of the old car. It starts and takes off, nearly crashing. Afterward, Bert doesn't even get into trouble. In fact, he's praised by the museum's curator. If it had been Danny instead of Bert, the twins would all be shaking their heads and tsk tsking. What a joke.
One thing about these illustrations from the 1950s publications that bothers me (aside from the fact Freddie and Flossie look like 3-year-olds) is that the artist never seems to read the story before completing the drawing. Either characters not in a particular scene depicted are drawn in anyway or the children are not dressed in accordance with the narrative. A pretty obvious blunder occurs on the illustration found on page 169. The story clearly states that all the children are wearing bathing suits, yet the illustration shows them in regular clothing. Even a kid will notice the discrepancy. It may seem as if I pay an inordinate amount of attention to the illustrations in my reviews of the Bobbsey Twins' books, but even as a kid I looked forward to the drawings almost as much as the story itself.
I was a little annoyed by one scene, however. When Bert ignores his mother asking him to get out of the old car. It starts and takes off, nearly crashing. Afterward, Bert doesn't even get into trouble. In fact, he's praised by the museum's curator. If it had been Danny instead of Bert, the twins would all be shaking their heads and tsk tsking. What a joke.
One thing about these illustrations from the 1950s publications that bothers me (aside from the fact Freddie and Flossie look like 3-year-olds) is that the artist never seems to read the story before completing the drawing. Either characters not in a particular scene depicted are drawn in anyway or the children are not dressed in accordance with the narrative. A pretty obvious blunder occurs on the illustration found on page 169. The story clearly states that all the children are wearing bathing suits, yet the illustration shows them in regular clothing. Even a kid will notice the discrepancy. It may seem as if I pay an inordinate amount of attention to the illustrations in my reviews of the Bobbsey Twins' books, but even as a kid I looked forward to the drawings almost as much as the story itself.
May 12, 2020
This only gets 4 stars because part of it takes place in my neighborhood. overall it's kind of silly.
July 5, 2025
This was a quick trip back in time for me! I read this as part of a Summer Reading Bingo "Read Something You Enjoyed as a Kid." I loved the Bobbsey Twins when I was younger! They were so polite and the parents so interested in their live and what fun to always solve a mystery. It's definitely a visit to simpler times.
July 16, 2022
This one seems to have a lot of pieces/elements we’ve already encountered in other volumes.
November 15, 2025
Good but not at the level of "Big River," which I read immediately afterward.
October 21, 2015
Loved reading this. I read many of the Bobbsey Twins books as a child. What amazed me most was how much parenting has changed in the 60 years since this book was written. the twins were allowed to go many places unaccompanied all throughout the books. There would be parents reporting the Bobbsey parents in this day and age.
I love American History so thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
I love American History so thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews