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Books in Series
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Betsy-Tacy Society 
 This group is dedicated to Maud Hart Lovelace, the children's book author who is best known for her "Betsy-Tacy" series. The site has information about the book series, which provides a fictionalized account of Lovelace's childhood at the turn of the twentieth century in Mankato (renamed Deep Valley), Minnesota. Also includes a brief biography, photos, information about the society's activities and newsletter, and directions for subscribing to the Maud-L listserv. http://www.betsy-tacysociety.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated May 27, 2003 Books in a Series
An alphabetical listing by author of series books written for children. Note: entries provide title only; publication dates not included. From the Monroe County Public Library in Indiana. http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/booklists/serieslist.html Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Apr 3, 2006 The Chronicles of Narnia
Devoted to Narnia, the imaginary country created by C.S. Lewis in his seven-book series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Contains information about Lewis and the illustrators of the books; the birds, beasts, mythological creatures, and people of Narnia; and a brief description of each book, with one full-text chapter. From one of the companies that produced the Narnia movie of 2005. http://books.narnia.com/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Dec 12, 2005 Harry Potter
Designed for fans of the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling, this site includes brief summaries of each book in the series, discussion guides, a pronunciation guide and glossary, interviews with the author, and more. From Scholastic, the American publisher of the books. http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 7, 2005 The Harry Potter Lexicon
Broad coverage and detailed information on the people, places, and things in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of children's books. Includes an atlas of Hogwarts, encyclopedias of potions and spells, a bestiary, a quidditch handbook, and a guide to other resources concerning the world's favorite wizard-in-training. http://www.hp-lexicon.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 25, 2007 How to Host a Nancy Drew Party
Suggestions for planning a party based on the youth mystery book series featuring the sleuth Nancy Drew. Includes ideas for invitations, decorations, activities, and food. Includes a recipe for floating island, a dessert in which meringue floats on custard. From a writer and historian of Nancy Drew. http://www.ndsleuths.com/sleuthparties.html Topics: Children's Literature, Food & Cooking, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 2, 2007 J.K. Rowling Official Site
Official information from J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series of books. This is the author's place to "communicate directly with Harry Potter fans." Move the cursor around her cluttered desk to see news, biography, annotated directory of fan sites the author likes, links, Ms. Rowling's responses to gossip and rumors, and more. http://www.jkrowling.com/ Topics: Authors by Region, Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 7, 2005 Juvenile Series and Sequels
Database of over 20,000 books in series titles for children and young adults. Browse by series title, book title, author, or series subject (such as dinosaurs, dragons, horses, and spies), or use the main search link at the bottom of the page. From Mid-Continent Public Library, Missouri. http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 15, 2006 The New "American Girl"
September 2002 article about the representation of history and ethnicity in the American Girl books series and accompanying dolls. The article focuses on the Kaya doll, which was released in 2002 and represents a member of the Nez Perce. From the National Review Online. http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-wood092602.asp Topics: Children's Literature, Crafts, Hobbies, Native Americans, Women Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Old Fashioned Reads: Books Your Parents and Grandparents (and Maybe You!) Loved
List, compiled in 1997, of classic books in series (and a few individual titles) for children and young adults. No annotations; this list serves more as a reminder of some of the classics, such as the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, Betsy-Tacy, Trixie Belden, and the Happy Hollisters. A list from the discussion group Fiction-L, presented on the Web by the Morton Grove Public Library, Illinois. http://www.webrary.org/rs/flbklists/Oldfash.html Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Quidditch.com's Incomplete Guide to Lemony Snicket Allusions
To increase the ghastliness of Daniel Handler's "A Series of Unfortunate Events," this site provides brief explanations of the books' literary and other references, "minus the ones that would get me blocked by under-selective and over-active filters." Includes many links to more information. From a fan. http://www.quidditch.com/lemony%20snicket.htm Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Dec 23, 2004 A Series of Unfortunate Events
Web home of the enigmatic master of morbidity, Lemony Snicket, aka Daniel Handler, and his best-selling series of children's novels chronicling the lugubrious lives of the orphans Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire. Users who defy the author's warnings to turn off their computers and desist from reading about "A Series of Unfortunate Events" will find plenty of inspired and comic melodrama among the book excerpts, summaries, character sketches, and "dismal diversions." http://www.lemonysnicket.com/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction Last updated Dec 23, 2004 World of Peter Rabbit
This delightful site includes a biography of author Beatrix Potter, with examples of her watercolors, early sketches, and life in the Lake District of England. The "Fun!" section has illustrations from her books, audio files of readings of some of her famous stories, and activities (some for Easter) involving Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddle-duck, Benjamin Bunny, the Tailor of Gloucester, and Squirrel Nutkin. Available in British, American, German, French, and Japanese versions. Includes a few pop-ups. http://www.peterrabbit.com/index.asp Topics: Children's Literature, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jul 29, 2009 |
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