Children's mystery books from the 60's

Most of the books i had previously read from this decade were already quite popular so i had to do a fair bit of research to decide which 1970s titles to read so i could determine what i wanted to include. The authors last name was at the end of the alphabetmayba a w. You can find just about any genre in the young adult section, and mystery is no exception. The name of this book is secret owes a lot of inspiration to lemony snicket, but thankfully this young adult fantasy mystery series finds its own stride in its plot surrounding the death of a local magician, an evil organization, and a secret scheme. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A childrens book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children.

The 16 best childrens mystery books and movies fatherly. Mar 18, 2017 scroll down for an annotated directory of all of my 2016 monthly calendars of children s books. Jigsaw jones mystery series by james preller, illustrated by john speirs grades 25 over 30 books in this series chronicle jigsaw jones and his pal mila yeh as they solve mystery after mystery. And dont forget its sequel, black hearts in battersea. When i was a kid, my mom brought me to the library every single weekend. Richard armitage, shaun dooley, siobhan finneran, jacob dudman. Trixie belden series by julie campbell tatham and kathryn kenny grades 35 these books were written about 50 years ago, but this young and savvy detective had quite a few fans in her. Im looking for a series of illustrated childrens books possibly from the 60 s 70s or 80s. I went to the alabama public schools at a time when my english teachers, all but one of whom was a. The happy hollisters by jerry west was actually written by andrew e. About 34 of our children s books, are on this site.

The amazon book editors set out to compile a list of 100 children s books to read in a lifetime that included classics from years gone by, classics in the making, the serious, the silly, the surreal children s literature has it all. Four orphaned children solve mysteries while playing in a boxcar in their grandfathers backyard. Look through other peoples queries and solved mysteries. Young rosemary s new cat turns out to be royalty and she and her friend, jack, get caught up in an adventure and mystery in their quest to break the witchs spell. The boxcar children books 14 cover may vary gertrude chandler warner. We chose the books based on the idea of selecting the 100 that cover the years from birth those first wellworn. May 30, 2018 compiling a list of classic childrens books from the 1970s was unexpectedly challenging.

Below is only a partial, very limited list of some of the most popular children s books of all time. Although never reaching the best sellers lists or hollywood she created stories that held magic, mystery and in some cases pirates. Grann turns the whole story into a captivating largescale murder mystery that also happens to be true. Some of the 1950s childrens chapter books on this list were favorite read alouds in our house and ive included a variety of genres, from fantasy to humor and realistic fiction. Follows the lives of suburban families whose secrets and lies are made public by the appearance of a stranger.

Many have received updated covers and descriptions to appeal to a modern audience, but the characters, stories, and even images remain the same, still managing to reach children as well as. Vintage childrens books old childrens books of the 60. William dougherty, john almquist, richard sklar, james duncan lawrence, thomas mulvey and richard mckenna. If you were one of those million children who read the happy hollisters books back in the 1950s and 60s, you will remember how special they are. These were some of the authors who wrote the words that filled our childhoods with adventure, wonder, laughter and more, found in the pages of the books we read late at night. Each book follows the adventures of two or three children as they search for treasure or solve a mystery. This twentysix volume series by clair blank was in print from 1934 until. Apr 15, 2020 everyone has one of these mystery books in their pastmeaning, the mystery of a great, transformational book that seemingly no one else has ever heard, that no one else has read, that seems to have disappeared from the world. Bestselling books, book of the month club selections, and notable books. These books covered every topic from science to different cultures around the world and were the goto books whenever a school report was due. Sherlock holmes and his band of neighborhood children helpers solve crimes together capitalizing on each persons strengths.

Kids children softcover books lot 60 pocket size stories. Best childrens books published in the 1960s lovetoknow. Lot of 10 board books for children s kids toddler babies preschooldaycare. Childrens books grew popular in london in the mid1700s, and included moral stories, religious hymns, didactic literature, and poetry. The happy hollisters best selling mystery series for. I am looking for a childrens book i read between 19851988. Im looking for a book that was written probably in the 1960s, possibly early.

Best kids books from the 60s and 70s 189 books goodreads. Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. Svenson, a prolific yet somewhat anonymous, writer of books for children. Vintage paperback book lot of 27 novels fiction suspense themed mixed authors. I love sharing my favorite undertheradar classic childrens literature and these classic books from the 1960s is my latest book list in my series. She says its time to remove diary of a wimpy kid and all vampire books from your tweens hands and introduce them to fudge and his older brother, peter hatcher, the most original and infamously vexed little boy in childrens literature. Not only so, but there are many awesome books where kids just get swept up in something crazy. Roy was adamant about not including any violence in his work, and hoped to teach children to use their minds over their fists. Picture mystery books for kids infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten sherlock holmes in the hound of the baskervilles a babylit sounds primer by jennifer adams, illustrated by allison oliver.

The judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton. You got a real kick out of this book s parodies on. Vintage book covers, vintage books, books for teens, teen books, childrens books, best mysteries, cozy mysteries, mystery novels, mystery series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Joseph alexander altsheler 18621919 the young trailers series, the. If youre interested in further investigating the popularity and sales numbers of kids books, you can check weekly bestseller lists from the new york time s or longterm sales data from publishers weekly. Sobol, with the first book published in 1963 and the most recent new novel published in 2012. Childrens books of the 70s and 80s a place to jog a few memories. A diverse band of nazi hunters living in 1977 new york city discover hundreds of high.

If you like crime fiction or a good mystery check out some of his books. This one is for the really little humans so its sort of in a league of its own. A children s book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children. A veteran thriller and mystery writer of over 20 books, cook shared his favorite mystery novels. She was an author who touched the hearts of children growing up in the 60 s, 70s 80s and 90s with numerous series of schoolbooks. Or go to children s books of the 70s and 80s for more memories.

British 1950s series just one page on the collecting books and magazines web site based in australia this page covers british children s series of the 1950s including the flame series by eric leyland, the adventure books by willard price and astronomer patrick moores space books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the soccer mystery the boxcar children mysteries book 60. Vintage children s books to look for toys and games memories please. The mystery of the laughing shadow 1980 impression, sticker on the front, fair copy, id say and the fiery eye 1992 ed. The towns library was the cheapest way of entertaining a 7yearold, and it was airconditioned.

Both have my name and the date written neatly in ink inside the front cover. Martin grades 25 more than 35 books complete this series, and young readers cant seem to get enough. See more ideas about mystery, mystery novels, vintage children. What makes children s books great is their ability to transcend time to connect with children throughout multiple generations. Investigators are confounded over an unspeakable crime thats been committed. As far as books actually written for children, a few i remember are. Two sistersi think twins, but they may be triplets, where two are identical and the third isnt.

A wrinkle in time by madeleine lengle, james and the giant peach by roald dahl, charlie and the chocolate factory by roald d. Read the wolves of willoughby chase as a kid and loved it. Jan 22, 2020 old school reading book schemes from schools in 50s, 60 s, 70s and 80s. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly. David almond born 1951 skellig, heaven eyes, kits wilderness. Check out my vintage series books for sale on ebay and etsy. Mabel esther allan 19151998 over the sea to school, ballet for drina, the ballet family. Try clicking here leave me a message in the guest book.

Home non series children s books dictionaries and bibles bancroft books. Great selection of new and used older children s books. Theodore sturgeon paperback collection of 21 books science fiction fantasy. Home about the lists by decade 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s. Jan 2, 2015 teen mystery adventure, late 60s vintage childrens book club.

The babysitters club super mysteries series by ann m. The series of 29 childrens novels was written by donald j. Forgotten kids books from the 60s and 70s magnum arts blog. Vintage an i can read book hardcover childrens books 1960s 1970s 1980s book. Although only about 500 have pictures, almost all contain plot descriptions and keywords tags. I think your kids would love to listen to a fun mystery for halloween or anytime. Also on the list, i have books from both american and european authors, so.

This book is a fastpaced, actionfilled joyride, a perfect pi stereotype that is great for introducing children to mystery novels and their wisecracking protagonists. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. School reading books of the 50s, 60 s, 70s and 80s a visual database for all those books you forgot. Judy bolton mystery stories margaret sutton, 19322012. The stinky cheese man was a postmodern childrens book that was really unlike any other childrens book of its time. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The soccer mystery the boxcar children mysteries book 60 kindle edition by warner, gertrude chandler. You can get a better view of the condition of the books in the photos. The name of this book is secret by pseudonymous bosch.

Enid blyton 1960s childrens mystery book lovers gift storytelling books. Jerry west was the pen name assigned to svenson when he started writing the happy hollisters for the stratemeyer syndicate. Sobol grades 35 10yearold leroy brown often helps his policeofficer father solve crimes. Published in the early sixties, though set in the thirties, this supershort novel is the best known of sparks extensive and superb back catalogue. See more ideas about childrens books, books and vintage children s books. There are tons of great books with teen sleuths, spies, and other mystery solvers. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.

Discover your new favorite books for older kids at low prices. For me, that only adds to the appeal and the magic of the book. More than two dozen people were shot, poisoned, or otherwise killed between 1920 and 1924, and eventually, the f. These classic 1950s books will lead us into the second half of the twentieth century. These 10 vintage childrens books will have every 50s baby and those who love that classic era yearning to cozy up with a soft blanket and read these stories aloud again. Originally published as a fourweek serial in the new yorker, starting with the september 25 1965 issue, then published by random house the following january, capotes nonfiction novel was among the first of its kind, and was also the first real blockbuster of the new journalism movement, becoming a bestseller and rocketing him to fame. The stratemeyer syndicate was a book packager, wellknown for its development.

The betty gordon series is an important early series that paved the way for nancy drew and trixie belden. For toys and games memories try my old toy box only remember the books from the pictures. I said 10 great mysetery books for the kids to read, but really, many of these are series, so its way more. See more ideas about childrens books, books and vintage childrens books. Youll find children s books for all ages, as well as articles, all related to holidays and other events, including the birthdays of children s book authors and illustrators, for each month of the year. They also uncover a roman road while exploring the woods nearby.

Oct 28, 2006 i found a big slew of three investigators books in a charity shop last week, and so have ended up with two duplicates. Each book in the mystery series are subdivided into a number of short stories, each of which presents a mystery, intended to be solved by the reader. This excellent series was published by cupples and leon for fifteen volumes from 1920 through 1932. Children go stay with relatives in a big house on the ocean, has a secret room they discover. The best books published during the 1960s decade 1960 1969. Old childrens series childrens literature librarything. Publication date old to new publication date new to old applied filters. See more ideas about school reading, school books, books. So far i have finished cotton comes to harlem and a rage in harlem and the latter has got me hooked on him. Attention all geeky little girls of the late 1970s and early 80s, your childhood librarian called.

Lot of 25 childrens kids chapter books instant library unsorted free shipping. The books are various condition mostly good to very good to like new. Shirley flight air hostess series this sixteen volume series by judith dale and trudi arlen was published in the united kingdom during the 1960s. But my favorite childrens book from the 60s, hands down, is harriet the spy. Old childrens books of the 60s, 70s and 80s childrens. So, funny storya lot of mystery books for kids like to riff off the sherlock thing. The soccer mystery the boxcar children mysteries book 60. This is a kids mystery book, probably written in the early 70s. These can be searched using the description and keyword field or the simple search on the website. They were written by a man and a woman, i think she wrote the books and he illustrated possibly husband and wife and their picture was always on the back of the books, and they looked a little hippyish. And if you dont have an account to listen to books already, you can get a free 30 day trial to see if you like it. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How could you forget the exciting exploits of pete, pam, ricky, holly, and sue as they solved mysteries around their shoreham home.