Laura Lee Hope Books in Order

Bert and Nan, along with younger twins Freddie and Flossie, turn everyday life in Lakeport into a string of adventures. Games, school, family outings, and small mishaps introduce the four siblings and their busy household.

The Bobbsey family leaves the countryside for a holiday at Ocean Cliff. Traveling with their pets and preparing for seaside fun, the four children find that even getting to the beach can bring unexpected mishaps.

An invitation from Aunt Sarah sends the Bobbsey family to Meadow Brook for a country visit. The children explore farm life and the outdoors, bringing their curiosity and playful disagreements into a summer away from Lakeport.

The twins' journey home from summer vacation is interrupted by a circus train accident. An encounter with a dog named Snap begins another adventure as the children prepare for school, new friendships, and familiar sibling mischief.

A winter visit to Snow Lodge promises sledding and outdoor fun for the Bobbsey twins. Runaway horses and an encounter with Mr. Carford introduce a mystery tied to the past, complicating the family's holiday plans.

Betty's visiting uncle helps launch a summer cruise aboard the motorboat Gem. As Betty and her friends prepare to explore Rainbow Lake, mysterious reports about Elm Island add a puzzle to their plans for boating and adventure.

Mollie's new motor car gives the Outdoor Girls a chance to explore beyond Deepdale. An encounter with a girl who falls from a tree leads toward further mysteries, including a supposedly haunted mansion in Shadow Valley.

The Outdoor Girls plan a winter stay at a lumber camp, combining skating with time together away from home. A property dispute and hurtful remarks about Amy's unknown background bring personal worries into their outdoor holiday.

Grace's brother Will disappears, turning the Outdoor Girls' planned Florida visit into a search for their friend. Their motorboat journey through unfamiliar waterways brings them near labor camps and people who may know where he has gone.

Betty, Grace, Mollie, and Amy form a club for a summer of walking and camping. The discovery of a five-hundred-dollar bill with a troubling note adds a mystery to their first plans for independent outdoor adventure.

When their actor father loses his voice, Ruth and Alice DeVere face an uncertain family income. A neighbor's suggestion opens a path into silent films, bringing the sisters into a new working world behind the camera.

Ruth and Alice DeVere travel with their film company to Oak Farm to make rural movies. Their escape from city heat begins with a train collision and leads into unfamiliar farm life and puzzling happenings.

Ruth and Alice DeVere head west with their film company to work among cowboys at Rocky Ranch. A rival outfit's attempts to steal ideas threaten the production, making the sisters' new setting more than a change of scenery.

A man's claim that their father owes him money worries Ruth and Alice DeVere as they prepare for another filming trip. A blizzard and broken sleds add immediate danger to the family's financial and professional troubles.

Ruth and Alice DeVere join their film company on a journey from New York to Florida. An accident aboard ship and the hazards of filming in the wild introduce dangers beyond the scenes they are paid to perform.

Uncle Daniel's invitation sends the Bobbsey children back to Meadow Brook Farm. Their return promises another country visit, with family reunions, playful mishaps, and the contrast between their everyday home life and adventures on the farm.

Mr. Bobbsey buys a houseboat called the Bluebird, giving his four children a new kind of summer holiday. Life aboard brings exploration and family fun, along with the small troubles their curiosity and mischief tend to create.

Ruth and Alice DeVere prepare to appear in a marine film, despite their father's uneasy dream about a shipwreck. Their work at sea brings the movie company into danger that cannot be handled like a staged scene.

The Outdoor Girls settle into a seaside cottage for a summer at Ocean View. Finding an iron box buried in the sand sparks questions about its contents, while mysterious men nearby give their discovery a more troubling significance.

Bunny and Sue eagerly prepare for Aunt Lu's arrival, turning a simple family visit into playful adventures. Their imaginative schemes include a Punch and Judy show, with misunderstandings and mischief growing from their attempts to entertain.

Bunny and Sue visit Aunt Lu in New York, trading familiar surroundings for the bustle of city life. Their curiosity and willingness to help each other lead to mishaps, beginning with trouble around their father's fishing boats.

A mysterious package from Grandpa turns out to be a tent, setting Bunny and Sue's summer camping plans in motion. At Lake Wanda, their excitement about living outdoors brings new experiences and opportunities for mischief.

Bunny and Sue continue their woodland camping adventures with their family and dog Splash. Missing toys, an encounter with a hermit, and a ragged boy named Tom add puzzles to their games and outdoor explorations.

An invitation brings Bunny and Sue to Grandpa Brown's farm for the summer. Alongside games and encounters with animals, the children become interested in his missing horses, adding a search to their eagerly anticipated country visit.

Inspired by circus entertainment, Bunny and Sue decide to stage a show of their own. Gathering friends and animals for their acts, they discover that turning make-believe into a performance takes planning, cooperation, and some unexpected improvisation.

On their journey home, the Bobbsey twins meet Tommy Todd, whose father disappeared at sea. Freddie's determination to help their new friend introduces a search amid the children's return to familiar family life and everyday adventures.

Ruth and Alice DeVere return to Oak Farm to film staged battles for their movie company. An old newspaper report about a missing girl and questions surrounding a new actress introduce a mystery alongside their work.

Betty, Mollie, Grace, and Amy prepare for another summer outing, this time to Pine Island. A runaway car starts their adventures with a mishap, while the search for an elusive cave gives their explorations a purpose.

Bunny and Sue's eagerness for an automobile ride leads to an encounter with a frightened Shetland pony. Soon they have a pony named Toby of their own, bringing new responsibilities and adventures to their life together.

The Browns prepare for an automobile tour while worrying about a neighbor's son who has run away. Bunny and Sue join the family journey, where missing-boy concerns mingle with animal troubles and their own roadside adventures.

A winter day of skating gives way to exciting news: the Bobbsey family is going to New York City. The four children encounter unfamiliar streets and experiences, with their curiosity bringing both discoveries and comic mishaps.

The Bobbsey twins look forward to a summer on Blueberry Island, but a neighbor's missing daughter raises troubling questions. A passing caravan and a lost doll become part of the children's curious efforts to understand events.

The six Bunker children leave Grandma Bell's for a visit with Aunt Jo in Boston. Before their city adventures begin, a picnic and what sounds like a lost child's voice send them searching through the woods.

The six Bunker siblings prepare to visit Cousin Tom's seaside cottage. A local boy's stories about his father's search for gold feed their treasure-hunting ambitions, turning summer plans into games of digging and discovery.

The six Bunker children prepare for a summer visit to Grandma Bell, starting with an imaginary steamboat made from household furniture. Their playful preparations unfold alongside their father's worries about missing papers connected to his property.

After visiting the seaside, the Bunker children are delighted to find Grandpa Ford waiting at home. His invitation brings them to Great Hedge, where strange happenings add a mystery to another lively family visit.

An unexpected visitor whom the children mistake for a burglar turns out to be Uncle Fred with a ranch invitation. The Bunker family heads to Montana, where missing cattle and a peculiar spring invite investigation.

News from Cousin Jasper draws the Bobbsey family toward Florida and an ocean adventure. The children's voyage takes them beyond games on a homemade raft, bringing unfamiliar shores, boating mishaps, and a search for a missing man.

As friends enlist for World War I, the Outdoor Girls look for ways to help. Knitting for soldiers and planning Red Cross events turn their usual activities toward wartime service, mixing friendship with worries about those heading away.

A dog snatches their mother's pocketbook while Bunny and Sue are supposed to be running errands. Their pursuit leads into further trouble, including being locked in a carpenter's shop, before the family's visit to Christmas Tree Cove.

Bunny and Sue decide to put on a show after watching performers at the Opera House. Rehearsals, scenery and mishaps keep them busy, while two young entertainers' family troubles give the production an unexpected purpose.

The Bobbsey family's trip to Washington brings sightseeing, new friends and unexpected trouble for the four children. Bert and Nan also keep watch for rare china missing from an elderly woman's collection, hoping to earn her reward.

Betty, Mollie, Grace and Amy continue their wartime work at the Hostess House while worrying about friends leaving for the front. Helping an injured elderly woman brings another family's long separation into their daily responsibilities.

A chimney fire interrupts the six Bunker children's make-believe games and brings Captain Ben into their lives. His invitation to a seaside visit promises new adventures, while their curiosity keeps turning everyday events into unexpected trouble.

A nearby train wreck interrupts the Bobbsey twins' winter play and introduces them to an unsettled passenger. A subsequent family journey west brings unfamiliar places and new adventures for Bert, Nan, Flossie and Freddie.

A stay at Bluff Point offers the Outdoor Girls a break from their wartime duties. News of a wounded friend and other troubles shadows the holiday, testing their ability to support one another while they wait.

A tin soldier leads his fellow toys in make-believe drills when the department store closes. Danger threatens a Calico Clown, and the soldier's hopes of finding a kind boy lead into further adventures beyond the shop.

An Easter candy rabbit leaves the toy store for a child's home, but his new life brings unexpected dangers. A troublesome cat, accidental falls and a bathtub make staying whole a challenge for this fragile little companion.

A toy lamb on wheels hopes to belong to a kind child, then finds herself caught in unexpected mishaps. A sailor's purchase, a coal hole and a trip down a brook make her journey anything but peaceful.

A toy monkey comes to life when people aren't watching and makes friends with other playthings. Mischief and an encounter with a hungry goat test his courage as he tries to protect the companions around him.

A white rocking horse enjoys secret games with the other department-store toys while hoping for a kind owner. Rough treatment by a boy and later adventures show how uncertain life can be for a cherished plaything.

A Calico Clown can move and speak when nobody is looking, but rough handling sends him into trouble. Encounters with children, a tree and an unexpected coat pocket turn his search for safety into a wandering adventure.

Bunny and Sue exchange winter snow for a family trip to Georgia and Florida. New sights, crops and animals feed their curiosity, while their playful eagerness to explore creates fresh mishaps in an unfamiliar part of the country.

A severe storm and a lightning strike give the six Bunker children a frightening start to their next adventure. Plans to visit Cowboy Jack's ranch promise outdoor discoveries, but their busy imaginations keep finding trouble along the way.

Missing Christmas trees take Mr. Bobbsey and his children to Cedar Camp in the winter woods. Family fun gives way to difficult weather and unexpected separations as the twins experience a lumber camp far from home.

A professor's quick action saves the Outdoor Girls from a falling tree, drawing them into concern for his troubled life. Their trip to Wild Rose Lodge brings further uncertainty while they await friends returning from the war.

A white china cat dreams of a kind owner while playing secretly with other toys. A fire and rough handling take her far from the shop, where finding a safe home becomes more difficult than she expected.

A wooden nodding donkey begins life in Santa's workshop, eager for Christmas and companionship. His journey brings unexpected mishaps and a friendship with Joe, a boy whose difficulty walking makes the toy's company especially welcome.

A plush bear joins the toys' secret games in Santa's snowy workshop until a curious boy carries him away. His journey from the North Pole leads through unfamiliar places, where he must adapt to unexpected adventures.

A rainy day inspires Bunny and Sue to turn pantry supplies into a pretend shop. Taking turns as customers and storekeepers brings misunderstandings, playful arguments and mishaps as the siblings try to make their imaginary business work.

Winter games at Aunt Jo's lead the six Bunkers to meet a boy who needs help. Their later visit to the South connects playful adventures with questions about the missing child and the people waiting for him.

A church picnic introduces the Bobbsey twins to a merry-go-round being prepared for the county fair. Their fascination leads to a family visit, where meeting an orphaned boy makes helping someone as important as enjoying the attractions.

Betty's mother inherits a western ranch, and the Outdoor Girls travel there eager to ride and explore. Unsolicited purchase offers raise questions about the property, while a struggling prospector and his daughter draw the friends' concern.

Bert, Nan, Flossie and Freddie leave home for a family camping trip. Exploring the woods and learning outdoor routines bring small mysteries and unexpected challenges, giving the siblings plenty of chances to help one another.

The Outdoor Girls plan to stay in a lakeside shack, only to find it destroyed. Improvised camping brings nighttime disturbances and a meeting with an impoverished older woman whose story adds another mystery to their holiday.

Baby May, a young elephant, becomes the center of a theft involving a valuable cup. The Bobbsey twins must investigate the animal's disappearance and work out why the thieves need both the elephant and its possession.

On Cape Cod, the Outdoor Girls meet Sally Ann, a lighthouse keeper's ward forced into unpaid work. Helping the proud young woman proves difficult, especially when the friends overhear signs of a plot involving her.

Margy Blythe inherits an old clock, worn furniture and a box of flour from an eccentric aunt. Strange instructions and a prowler's interest suggest hidden value, drawing the three sisters into a treasure hunt amid their money worries.

A toy bought as a Valentine gift leads Bert, Nan, Flossie and Freddie into an unexpected investigation. Two men's fraudulent antique business turns a simple family purchase into a puzzle the four siblings must untangle.

With Mollie now leading the Outdoor Girls, a birthday dog brings excitement to the group. When pets disappear across Deepdale, a visit to Foaming Falls and a supposedly haunted house introduce further questions and unsettling sounds.

Rose's new friendship at work strains her bond with Birdie North, who seems to share a troubling past with the man involved. A job offer in Buffalo forces Rose to weigh ambition against loyalty to her sisters.

A visit to an Amish farm draws Bert, Nan, Flossie and Freddie into a mystery that has lasted a hundred years. The four siblings explore unfamiliar surroundings and follow clues linking their present-day holiday to the farm's past.

A coastal cruise aboard the Liberty brings the Outdoor Girls back to Sally Ann, whose relatives threaten her happiness at home. Meeting another young woman desperate to escape her companions adds a second problem to their journey.

Helen brings home a girl who claims her uncle poisoned her to steal her money. When the Blythe sisters discover that the account matches a popular novel, they must decide what to believe about their mysterious boarder.

The Bobbsey children spend their summer on their father's newly acquired cherry farm, picking fruit and exploring. Reports of nighttime visitors and disappearing possessions turn the holiday into a mystery for Bert, Nan, Flossie and Freddie.

A quiet vacation at Spring Hill Farm turns into a treasure hunt for the Outdoor Girls. Their holiday mixes friendship and country life with the search for hidden answers, drawing the group into another unexpected adventure.

Returning to school, Bert clashes with Joe Norton on the bus before learning that a misunderstanding caused their fight. Discovering their complementary baseball skills gives the former opponents a chance to build a team together.

The Outdoor Girls welcome new members and head west to New Moon Ranch for riding and exploration. Meanwhile, Mollie's friends wonder whether she will choose Roy Anderson or Clem Field, adding romantic uncertainty to the outdoor adventures.

The Blythe sisters' country holiday begins at a dismal boarding house whose owners refuse to let them leave. Even after moving to Peach Farm, suspicious strangers and worries about their friend Joe prevent an easy vacation.

Back at work in New York, Margy discovers renewed trouble involving her employer's nephew, Rex Pepper. Sent to investigate his connection with a man at Shadymere, she enters a mystery involving missing property and possible fraud.

A summer visit to Grandfather Ralston's Wide Gate Farm introduces the Bobbsey twins to a story about buried gold. While adults question the tale, the children seize the chance to search for a miser's hidden treasure.

Rose helps an elderly customer search for his missing daughter, Irene, and becomes involved in another mystery when a bag of money disappears. Suspicion surrounding Irene complicates the Blythe sisters' efforts to help reunite the family.

Their father's search for Jake Doxey takes the Bobbsey family to Spruce Lake, where a lumber deal depends on finding the missing man. The twins' summer brings encounters with runaway boys, lakeside rescues, and woodland adventures.

The Bobbsey twins plan a secret Christmas surprise for their parents, hoping to keep their preparations hidden until the right moment. When a classmate steals their idea, the children must find a way to save the surprise.

Margy and Rose return to an empty apartment and discover that Helen has vanished after visiting an art shop. A valuable painting disappeared around the same time, leaving the sisters to untangle the troubling connection.

When a circus comes to town, the Bobbsey twins befriend Sandy, a girl whose mother is recovering from an accident. Thefts and further accidents threaten the show, drawing the children into efforts to discover what is happening.

The Outdoor Girls' flying lessons bring them close to Stella and a new invention for aircraft. When trouble surrounding its sponsor leads to a theft, the friends must investigate the people trying to take the mechanism.

A summer at a seaside cottage introduces the Bobbsey twins to an old sea captain searching for his long-lost family. The children take an interest in his troubles and try to help him uncover the truth.

The Bobbsey twins travel west for a visit to a ranch, expecting a holiday among horses and cattle. Stolen livestock creates a mystery, giving the children a chance to investigate while exploring unfamiliar surroundings with their family.

A visiting playwright offers to write a play for the Bobbsey twins, provided they help him develop its story. Their interest in acting leads to a radio performance and adventures among the studios and theaters of New York.

As the Bobbsey twins prepare for a seaside holiday at Lighthouse Point, a newspaper clipping introduces a coast guardsman who shares their surname. Their curiosity about a possible relative adds another interest to the coming vacation.

The Bobbsey twins want to go camping, so their parents arrange a stay at Indian Lake and let them form a camp with four friends. The children must make their shared outdoor plans work together.

After the Bobbsey twins help Mrs. Kape when her house burns, she invites them to an ice carnival at Fairy Lake. The children look forward to winter festivities, with new adventures interrupting their holiday plans.

A visit to the southern cotton country brings the Bobbsey family new acquaintances and unexpected danger. Floodwaters and Freddie's encounter with quicksand complicate the holiday, while the children also become involved in the search for a thief.

Mr. Bobbsey searches for a rare cedar forest that can only be reached by pony trail. Riding and camping with him, the twins meet people who may know its location but have troubles of their own.

The Bobbsey twins become curious about the mysterious home of Sing Foo, a magician whose mansion holds unusual surprises. Meanwhile, a counterfeit five-dollar bill turns an ordinary shopping errand into another puzzle for Bert and Nan.