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Original Bobbsey Twins #53
The Bobbsey Twins In the Mystery Cave
The Bobbsey Twins in the Mystery Cave
Hardcover
First published March 1, 1960
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Laura Lee Hope
567 books77 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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September 6, 2016So glad to see young readers enjoying these books. I couldn't get enough of them when I was young, and I think their child like mysteries began my quest to read mysteries all my life. These stores are wholesome, wonderful, and entertaining stories for young people, and they should be enjoyed.
August 7, 2020
One of my favorites as a kid. I was fascinated by the cave. I remember even playing "cave" after reading this book. In 7th grade, I also wrote a play entitled "The Cave" for the annual talent show.
This book stirred a lifelong fascination. I've visited Mammoth Cave in Kentucky which was very cool. Also another cave in Kentucky (can't remember the name off the top of my head) where we had to take a boat inside the cave (which was replete with dozens of bats) and which had a very interesting history during the Civil War and during prohibition.
My favorite illustrations are back, too.
Kids will love this book.
This book stirred a lifelong fascination. I've visited Mammoth Cave in Kentucky which was very cool. Also another cave in Kentucky (can't remember the name off the top of my head) where we had to take a boat inside the cave (which was replete with dozens of bats) and which had a very interesting history during the Civil War and during prohibition.
My favorite illustrations are back, too.
Kids will love this book.
July 24, 2022
So hard to review these books from my childhood. I always loved the mysteries and the pickles these kids got themselves into. Times were so much simpler and there was no fear only innocence (and of course racism and sexism of the 60’s).
December 3, 2025
A lot of fuss is made over the stealing and recovering of garnets (which aren't worth much, right?) Ah, but a sentimental reason presses the twins onward --
November 3, 2020
This is the first Bobbsey Twins book I ever read and you know This won't be easy to say one way or the other. This series has not aged well. While saying that it is fascinating reading. Reading this is like going back in time to when life had less fear.
The mystery is simple but interesting and it flows well.
The one thing though is that the four Bobbsey's are flat. They really don't have anything that stands out over the other brothers or sisters other than the two youngest are getting cuter roles in the story.
The mystery is simple but interesting and it flows well.
The one thing though is that the four Bobbsey's are flat. They really don't have anything that stands out over the other brothers or sisters other than the two youngest are getting cuter roles in the story.
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