Laura Lee Hope Books in Order

New neighbors from Mexico become friends of the Bobbsey twins and invite the family to visit their country. Tales of forest elves, a chocolate business, and unfamiliar sights stir the children's curiosity as their adventures continue abroad.

During a family holiday in Rainbow Valley, Nan becomes involved in a search for a missing library book. The twins' explorations bring mishaps on the water and danger in the woods, complicating their efforts to help.

A family friend gives the Bobbsey twins a miniature steam train large enough to carry passengers. They begin laying tracks and learning to operate it, but stolen rails threaten their plans and create a mystery to solve.

Bert's model powerboat wins a competition in Lakeport, opening the way to a larger race at Whitesail Harbor. The Bobbsey family travels there together, with the children eager to see how his boat fares against new competitors.

A bicycle trip gives the Bobbsey twins a chance to camp and explore with their family. Their travels also involve searches for a missing cat and a bugle, turning the outing into a pair of puzzles.

Aunt Nan Shaw invites the Bobbsey family to Plymouth, where the twins anticipate taking part in a Pilgrim parade. Stories of a ghost on Clark's Island give them another mystery to investigate during their visit.

Homer Wiggins gives the Bobbsey twins a small boat, and the children set about painting its deck and planning island excursions. Their new ferryboat gives them responsibilities as well as a chance to explore the water together.

The Bobbsey twins collect miniature furniture for a hospital playhouse, then discover that a toy shop has been robbed. A family trip to London brings further miniature thefts, drawing the children into the search for the culprit.

The Bobbsey twins search for a garnet stone to help their friends and find themselves involved in a mystery. Stolen gems turn the hunt into an investigation, giving the children more to pursue than an unusual stone.

A two-week visit to Aunt Alice's private island on the Hudson River promises a family holiday. Customs officers are watching the island, however, and a missing crate of heirlooms gives the Bobbsey twins a mystery to investigate.

A strange fur hat and a note bearing two Greek words catch the Bobbsey twins' attention. When their father takes the family to Greece, the children follow clues connected with stolen furs through their travels.

An invitation to Portugal promises the Bobbsey family a valuable gift, but the letter explaining it is missing a page. Arriving in Lisbon, the twins discover the gift has been stolen and must decipher the remaining clue.

Invited to Egypt, the Bobbsey twins obtain an antique toy horse for a museum, only to have it stolen. Their efforts to recover the object turn the visit into a search through unfamiliar places and encounters.

A visiting Italian boy disappears along with a valuable old puppet, leaving the Bobbsey twins with two troubling mysteries. A trip to Italy gives the children a chance to search for their missing friend and the puppet.

A carnival guard vanishes inside Candy Castle, and a performing dog disappears too. The Bobbsey twins investigate both mysteries, trying to discover what is happening behind the attractions of a place meant for family fun.

When a new friend is falsely accused of stealing, the Bobbsey twins set out to clear her name. Their investigation focuses on discovering what really happened and why an innocent girl has become the target of suspicion.

A visit to Quebec introduces the Bobbsey twins to a remarkable talking fox. When the animal is stolen, they search for it while also trying to help Alphonse, a homeless St. Bernard puppy they encounter.

The Bobbsey twins visit Colonial Williamsburg, where a thief is stealing historic objects. A howling creature and clues involving an old Revolutionary flag add puzzles to a vacation filled with discoveries about early American life.

While visiting a children's author in the Florida Keys, the Bobbsey twins investigate an island said to be haunted. Reports of Spanish ghosts and a phantom ship turn their vacation into a search for an explanation.

On safari in Africa, the Bobbsey twins encounter animal poachers and hope a Kenya Rangers official can help. When he disappears after delivering a package, they must work from the few clues left behind.

A vacation at a large Florida amusement park becomes unsettling when the Bobbsey twins receive a warning of disaster. They investigate the strange note, trying to learn whether someone intends to turn holiday fun into danger.

The Bobbsey twins take an ocean cruise to observe a solar eclipse, but damaged viewing equipment threatens their plans. Missing papers add another puzzle as the children investigate the trouble interrupting their unusual scientific vacation.

Suspicious activity at the Silver Town Mint Center gives the Bobbsey twins a new case to investigate. They try to discover what is happening at the center and uncover the explanation behind its troubling activities.

Thefts and vandalism threaten to close Smoky Mountain Market in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Bobbsey twins investigate, but Detective Dashback insists he can solve the case first, adding a rival sleuth to their efforts to stop the crimes.

In California to appear on a television mystery show, the Bobbsey twins encounter a real case offscreen. A missing dog, an unexplained key, and photographs provide clues as they try to discover what has happened.

Staying with their cousins on Grand Cayman Island, the Bobbsey twins join their friends in searching for a stolen art object. Their island visit becomes a detective adventure as they also try to identify the thief.

A Bermuda vacation puts the Bobbsey twins in the path of thieves seeking pirate treasure. After the children innocently photograph them, an unexpected confrontation draws the family into a mystery involving the island's valuable artifacts.

A poodle interrupts a ballet performance and is later stolen, giving the Bobbsey twins an unusual case. The children search for the missing dog, turning the disruption at the theater into the start of a detective adventure.

A dune buggy purchased at the town dump presents the Bobbsey twins with a puzzle before it is stolen. Its disappearance deepens the mystery, sending the children searching for both the vehicle and an explanation.

The Bobbsey twins' pony, Cupcake, goes missing, and a vanished saddlebag adds another part to the puzzle. The children follow the trail, trying to find their beloved animal and discover who has taken it.

Someone is sabotaging floats prepared for the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The Bobbsey twins investigate the damage and threatening behavior, trying to catch the culprit before the interference spoils the event for its participants.

During a visit to New Mexico, the Bobbsey twins encounter a secretive balloonist and learn about local bicycle thefts. Helping a Camp Fire club recover its stolen bikes gives them a case to investigate together.

The Bobbsey twins tackle a dangerous puzzle involving an international group of thieves. Following a trail of clues, the four children try to understand the criminals' activities and find a way to stop them.

A valuable stamp disappears from a museum, giving the four Bobbsey twins a new mystery. The children help search for the thieves, turning their attention to the clues surrounding the theft of the prized collectible.

Flossie receives an antique music box addressed only to the little girl at the house. Unsure whether it was intended for her, the Bobbsey twins investigate the unexpected gift and the mystery of its sender.

Reports of a ghost in their school's computer room send Nan and Bert Bobbsey investigating. A suspicious light after dark and a figure dressed in white give the children a puzzling case close to home.

A family vacation in Paris draws the Bobbsey twins into a mystery connected with perfume manufacturing. Their sightseeing trip takes a different direction as the children investigate the puzzling events surrounding this unfamiliar industry.

Money collected at a children's charity mini-marathon disappears from its contribution box. The Bobbsey twins investigate the theft, trying to identify who took the donations intended to help hungry people and recover the missing funds.

Flossie's movie role becomes overshadowed when a jeweled miniature balloon is stolen and a teenage star is blamed. Nan believes he is innocent, prompting the Bobbsey twins to search for the person who really took it.

A smoke bomb interrupts Nan and Bert's band competition at Jungle Park, where other apparent accidents have already caused concern. The Bobbsey twins investigate the sabotage before continuing problems force their favorite amusement park to close.

Nan's new science teacher has a house full of robots, including an especially impressive invention someone wants to steal. The Bobbsey twins investigate the threat, trying to identify who is targeting Mr. Newman's creation.

On a Mississippi paddleboat trip, the Bobbsey twins befriend Larry, the cook's son. When a valuable book disappears and he is accused of stealing it, they investigate the passengers and clues to prove his innocence.

Bert believes he has seen a UFO over Lakeport, and the Bobbsey twins find burn marks when they investigate. A stranger's warning to stay away makes the apparent encounter with aliens even more puzzling.

A sand castle contest leads the Bobbsey twins to a clue about gold hidden in an old Victorian house. While staying in the supposedly haunted building, they investigate its secrets and the unexplained events around them.

The Bobbsey twins plan to adopt a puppy from the firehouse mascot's litter, but the pups are stolen. Suspecting Danny Rugg, they investigate the disappearance and try to bring the missing animals safely home.

At More and More Toys, someone is stealing antique toys and leaving convincing replicas in their place. The Bobbsey twins investigate the substitutions, trying to discover who is behind the thefts and recover the originals.

The Bobbsey twins look forward to a gymnastics competition until someone begins sabotaging star athlete Mary Lee Chin. Bert and his siblings investigate the interference, trying to identify the culprit and give her a fair chance.

Togo arrives in Lakeport with the Magic Max Circus, then finds himself accused of burglary. The Bobbsey twins believe the clown is innocent and investigate the evidence, hoping to uncover who actually committed the crime.

A masked thief steals a chocolate cake, then destroys another at a diner, leaving the Bobbsey twins puzzled. Flossie's visit to a friend's family bakery becomes the beginning of a search for the reason behind these strange attacks.

Freddie thinks he sees an Egyptian mummy come to life, seemingly fulfilling a museum legend. When the mummy disappears shortly before Halloween, the Bobbsey twins investigate whether something supernatural or a human trick explains its movements.

The last clue in a treasure hunt disappears before it can be revealed, threatening the eagerly awaited contest. The Bobbsey twins race to find the missing envelope and discover who stole the information it contains.

Meg Chester and her father discover a sunken Spanish treasure ship, but another claimant gets there first. When its riches disappear, the Chesters become suspects, and the Bobbsey twins investigate to clear their friends' names.

While visiting Merlin, the Bobbsey twins encounter a strange disappearance at a fun house. Two people enter and fail to come out, sending the children investigating what happened inside the attraction and where its visitors went.

The Bobbsey twins' dog, Chief, digs up what appears to be a dinosaur bone at the lumberyard. When the bone disappears, the children investigate the theft and the importance of their dog's unexpected discovery.

Flossie enters Lakeport's figure-skating contest, but sabotage disrupts the event and the evidence points toward her. The Bobbsey twins investigate what happened, determined to identify the real culprit and clear their sister before she takes the blame.

The Bobbsey twins arrive at sleepaway camp expecting swimming, horseback riding, and summer fun. When the camp's ponies disappear, their holiday becomes an investigation as they try to find the missing animals and discover who took them.

The school science fair turns into a mystery when someone begins sabotaging it. The Bobbsey twins set out to identify the culprit behind the disruption, determined to stop the interference before the event is ruined.

A prized autographed baseball disappears during a neighborhood block party, leaving a celebration with an unexpected mystery. The Bobbsey twins enlist their sheepdog Chief to help track down the missing collectible and catch the thief.

Freddie and Flossie are thrilled to appear on the children's television game show Don't Goof. But someone keeps sabotaging their team behind the scenes, sending the Bobbsey twins searching for the culprit before their chance to compete is spoiled.

The Bobbsey twins' new cookie business depends on Grandma's special batter, until someone steals the secret recipe. Recovering it becomes an urgent mystery as the children try to protect their fledgling company from losing its essential ingredient.

Freddie's friend Shannon Whitaker is preparing her pig for the Best Pig contest when the animal disappears. The Bobbsey twins investigate the missing entrant, turning an anticipated competition into a search for their friend's prized pet.

Someone is trying to sabotage the Lakeport PTA variety show, threatening the performance before it begins. The Bobbsey twins must investigate quickly and uncover the culprit while there is still time to prevent the show from being ruined.

The Bobbsey twins enter a treasure-hunt giveaway and succeed in cracking its code. But the video containing the last clue disappears, leaving them with another mystery to solve before they can finish the contest.

Freddie and Flossie enjoy playing catch with their dog Snap, but he has a different game in mind. When catch becomes chase, the twins' playtime takes an unexpected turn in this short story for beginning readers.

Freddie and Flossie rake up autumn leaves, then notice something moving inside the pile. Their ordinary outdoor chore becomes a puzzling encounter with an apparent leaf monster in this short story about the twins and their dog.

Freddie and Flossie take their kitten Snoop aboard a train to visit Grandma. When Freddie releases Snoop from his box, the trip becomes unexpectedly lively, turning a family journey into a short adventure for beginning readers.

Freddie and Flossie spend a day at the beach with their dog Snap. Sandcastle building and splashing in the waves give the twins plenty to explore in this short seaside story written for children beginning to read.

People in Lakeport report a large green creature with sharp teeth wandering through the forest. The Bobbsey twins investigate the alarming sightings, trying to discover whether a dinosaur could really be living so close to home.

Strange noises in the attic convince Freddie and Flossie that a ghost is hiding upstairs. Their parents don't believe them, leaving the younger Bobbsey twins to investigate the sounds and find out what is really causing them.

Freddie and Flossie set out to find Easter eggs, but their dog Snap complicates the hunt. The twins' search becomes harder with their energetic companion around in this short holiday story designed for children beginning to read.

After planting a little seed, Freddie and Flossie wonder what it will become. Their dog Snap joins them as imagination turns waiting for a plant to grow into a shared adventure in this story for beginning readers.

A stuffed elephant waits in a toy shop for adventures beyond the shelves. When people aren't watching, the toys can move and talk, bringing him new friendships and unexpected mishaps as he enters a child's world.

Stolen paintings and a plane crash force the Blythe sisters out of their apartment and into Miss Pepper's house. A visiting relative's suspicious behavior adds another mystery as they guard the property and search for their missing artwork.

Facing dismissal from a department store, Rose earns a new position through her flair for choosing clothes. But hostility from coworkers threatens her success, leaving her struggling to prove her abilities and keep the opportunity she's been given.

The Blythe sisters visit Elk Lodge so Helen can paint winter scenes, only to discover an intruder. Stolen food, cut telephone lines, and a blizzard leave them isolated, forcing them to find a way to survive.