Honey Bunch Books in Order
Explore Honey Bunch books by Helen Louise Thorndyke in reading order, with summaries and a guide to where to start these childhood travels and mysteries.
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Honey Bunch books in publication order
35 books
Her First Days on the Farm
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1923
Honey Bunch visits a farm for the first time and discovers animals much larger than she expected. With cows and horses to meet and a spacious barn to explore, country life offers plenty of new experiences.
Her First Visit to the City
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1923
Visiting her cousins in New York gives Honey Bunch her first look at a big city. Its unfamiliar sights become an adventure when she gets lost inside a large hotel and wanders into a convention of men.
Just a Little Girl
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1923
Honey Bunch finds plenty to do without leaving home, especially when she tries to help her mother and the washerwoman. Her efforts to assist the house painters bring further mishaps as the little girl learns about everyday work.
Her First Little Garden
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1924
Honey Bunch gets her own garden tools and begins planting with her father's help. As she and Norman tend their little plots, sunflower seeds, a curious cat, and the work of growing flowers provide new discoveries.
Her First Visit to the Seashore
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1924
On her first seaside holiday, Honey Bunch grows accustomed to the waves and discovers the fun of playing in sand. A ride on a merry-go-round and participation in a seaside pageant add to her experiences at the shore.
Her First Days In Camp
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1925
Honey Bunch travels to Camp Snapdragon, where watching the tents go up is an adventure in itself. Living beneath canvas brings a new kind of holiday, with activities beside the water and plenty of time to play outdoors.
Her First Auto Tour
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1926
Honey Bunch joins her family on her first long motor journey through the countryside. The unfamiliar sights and people along the road, together with small mishaps, introduce her to the pleasures and surprises of traveling by automobile.
Her First Trip on the Ocean
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1927
When her father's business takes him to Bermuda, Honey Bunch accompanies her parents on an ocean voyage. While he attends to work, she explores with her mother and learns about the island's onions and Easter lilies.
Her First Trip West
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1928
Honey Bunch and her parents travel west to a ranch, bringing the little girl into an unfamiliar world of horses and outdoor activity. Learning to ride and meeting new people make this journey different from her earlier holidays.
Her First Summer on an Island
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1929
Honey Bunch spends her summer on an island, discovering a setting very different from home. New friends, outdoor exploration, and small mysteries fill her holiday as she gets to know the place and the people around her.
Her First Trip on the Great Lakes
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1930
Honey Bunch tours the Great Lakes with her parents, encountering Niagara Falls, new friends, and an unpleasant bully. A lost birthstone ring, an abandoned dog, and a storm bring further complications to a journey full of unfamiliar sights.
Her First Trip in an Airplane
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1931
Honey Bunch and her cousin Stub experience their first airplane journey. The novelty of flying leads into several days of adventures, giving the young travelers a new way to explore beyond the familiar places they have visited before.
Her First Visit to the Zoo
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1932
Honey Bunch and her cousin Stub visit the Bronx Zoo in New York. The trip introduces the children to unfamiliar animals and a new destination, adding another outing to Honey Bunch's growing collection of first experiences.
Her First Big Adventure
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1933
Separated from her mother in a crowded city, Honey Bunch encounters a woman who takes her to an orphanage. While her family tries to find her, she experiences life among the children and the activities of this unfamiliar institution.
Her First Big Parade
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1934
Barham prepares for a carnival parade, asking local businessmen to supply floats. Honey Bunch's father joins the preparations and plans a special place for his daughter atop the float he provides.
Her First Little Mystery
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1935
With her parents away, Honey Bunch is looked after by Mrs. Miller when a basket of laundry disappears, including a special dress. Honey Bunch and her friends begin looking for clues, drawing themselves into their first little mystery.
Her First Little Treasure Hunt
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1937
Honey Bunch accompanies her family to Swan Island in search of Sailor Joe Reade's treasure. Finding the hidden wealth could transform the fortunes of Mr. Maywood, a poor friend they hope to help.
Her First Little Club
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1938
Honey Bunch starts the Snowdrop Club, gathering friends to help the adults around them. Their activities bring them into contact with Miss Hope, a young woman trying to escape her controlling uncle and become a kindergarten teacher.
Her First Trip in a Trailer
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1939
Honey Bunch and Norman set out on a trailer trip, experiencing travel with a little home along for the ride. Adventures and a small mystery accompany their journey as they explore this new kind of outing together.
Her First Trip to a Big Fair
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1940
Honey Bunch visits a big fair with her mother, Mrs. Miller, and cousin Stub. A library committee's collection of dolls representing different countries brings a rivalry with a toy shop owner, while Norman and Stub add their own mishaps.
Her First Twin Playmates
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1941
The Morton and Clark families head off on holiday, and Honey Bunch meets two lookalike sisters along the way. May and June become her new playmates, bringing fresh adventures and challenges before the families reach their hotel.
Her First Costume Party
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1942
Honey Bunch decides to hold a Halloween costume party and meets White Fawn, a young Native American girl. Preparations for the celebration introduce a new acquaintance into Honey Bunch's circle of friends.
Her First Trip on a House Boat
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1943
Her First Winter at Snowtop
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1944
Honey Bunch travels north for a winter holiday at Snowtop, where sleigh rides, skating, snowshoeing, and a snowman contest await. Trouble with another girl and a mystery involving missing silver jewelry complicate the fun in the snow.
Her First Trip to the Big Woods
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1947
Her First Little Pet Show
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1948
After entering a pet show with her cat Lady Clare, Honey Bunch decides to organize a show of her own. Her interest in the animals leads to plans for a pet gathering.
Her First Trip to a Lighthouse
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1949
At Sunrise Beach, Honey Bunch and Norman encounter a dog belonging to the missing flying physician Doctor Hopewell. Their seaside visit becomes a mystery as the two children try to discover what has happened to him.
Her First Visit to a Pony Ranch
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1950
Her First Tour of Toy Town
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1951
Honey Bunch helps her lawyer father search for a missing man entitled to a large sum of money. With Norman alongside her, clues lead toward Toy Town, a miniature community whose residents may help them find him.
Her First Visit to Puppyland
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1952
Her First Trip to Reindeer Farm
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1953
Honey Bunch, her parents, cousin Stub, and friend Norman visit a family's reindeer farm. The outing brings the children into a world associated with Santa Claus, where meeting the animals leads to a fresh series of adventures.
Honey Bunch and Norman on Lighthouse Island
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1955
Honey Bunch and Norman's visit to Sunrise Beach takes a mysterious turn when they find a missing doctor's dog. They begin investigating the disappearance of Doctor Hopewell, a physician known for traveling by air to his patients.
Honey Bunch And Norman Play Detective At Niagara Falls
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1960
Honey Bunch and Norman visit Niagara Falls, where a search for lost treasure gives them detective work to do. Joined by friends, the children follow clues around the famous falls, turning their outing into a mystery to investigate.
Honey Bunch and Norman Solve the Pine Cone Mystery
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1960
At Camp Pinecrest, Honey Bunch and Norman encounter pranks, disappearing pine cones, and an artist making dolls. When a farmer claims ownership of the camp's pond, the children face a more serious mystery involving its rightful ownership.
Honey Bunch and Norman at Beaver Lodge
by Helen Louise Thorndyke
1961
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