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The Bobbsey Twins Books in Order

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Explore The Bobbsey Twins books by Laura Lee Hope in reading order, with short summaries to help you follow their adventures and choose where to begin.

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The Bobbsey Twins books in publication order

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1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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.

12

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.

13

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.

14

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.

15

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.

16

The Bobbsey Twins Camping Out

by Laura Lee Hope

1923

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.

17

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.

18

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.

19

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.

20

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.

21

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.

22

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.

23

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.

24

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.

25

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.

27

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.

28

The Bobbsey Twins on a Ranch

by Laura Lee Hope

1935

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.

29

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.

32

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.

33

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.

34

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.

35

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.

37

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.

38

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.

40

The Bobbsey Twins In Mexico

by Laura Lee Hope

1947

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.

42

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.

43

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.

44

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.

46

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.

47

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.

48

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.

50

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.

51

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.

53

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.

55

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.

56

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.

57

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.

58

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.

59

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.

60

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.

61

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.

62

The Red, White and Blue Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1971

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.

63

Dr. Funnybone's Secret

by Laura Lee Hope

1972

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.

64

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.

65

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.

66

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.

67

The Freedom Bell Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1975

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.

68

The Smoky Mountain Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1976

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.

69

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.

70

The Coral Turtle Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1978

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.

71

Secret in the Pirate's Cave

by Laura Lee Hope

1980

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.

72

The Blue Poodle Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1980

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.

73

The Dune Buggy Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1981

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.

74

The Missing Pony Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1981

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.

75

The Rose Parade Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1981

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.

76

The Camp Fire Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1982

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.

77

Double Trouble

by Laura Lee Hope

1983

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.

78

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.

79

The Music Box Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1983

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.

80

The Ghost in the Computer

by Laura Lee Hope

1984

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.

81

The Grinning Gargoyle Mystery

by Laura Lee Hope

1986

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.

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