Judy bolton mystery series

This is the text of an ebay guide that i created in 2006. New judy bolton mystery book signing in coudersport. Around 1930, rachel sutton completed a novel entitled melissa of dry brook hollow, or, the great roulsville flood which she submitted to several publishers. Margaret also included strong male characters, including a newspaper reporter and a lawyer who became an fbi agent, so margaret received fan. The haunted attic was my favorite as a young girl and now as an young lady of 72. There are the references to sedans and it seems hard to believe that farringdon, pennsylvania, population 12,000, could support three high schools and a university. See the complete judy bolton mysteries series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Judy s husband is an fbi agent and the premise is that now that he is an fbi field agent judy will be involved in bigger cases.

After i was over that issue this book was real easy to get into reading. I was curious to read the vanishing shadow, the first in the series, because the publisher claims that judy is a feminist in the best. Fans get together from all over the country and visit all the real sites and some real people who live in them, our longtime judy bolton country friends. Jun 25, 2001 margaret sutton, the author of the judy bolton mystery series, which sold more than five million copies, died on thursday at a hospital here. Judy bolton mysteries series by margaret sutton goodreads. Judy bolton mystery series cant get that song out of my head. Judy was also unique in that halfway through the series, she married something series book heroines rarely, if ever, did. The series is considered to be very successful after surviving the great depression and competition from the nancy drew mystery. Sutton based many of the judy bolton stories on events from her hometown, coudersport, pennsylvania. The famous judy bolton mystery stories were in print from 1932 until 1967.

A mystery series for young girls that has never gotten enough recognition. The judy bolton mystery series enjoyed national acclaim, and judy became a popular role model to legions of young girls. The yellow phantom judy bolton mystery series book 6. These books are now being reprinted by applewood books. Aug 17, 2009 i like the beverly gray series as it was like a soap opera that advanced in each book, and as i have noow nearly read all the judy bolton books i need something new to read. Judy bolton mystery download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. As a child, beverly devoured judy bolton mysteries. The judy bolton series was written by margaret sutton, who was born rachel irene beebe in odin. I think its worth noting that rachel pen name margaret sutton wrote. These books are a fu i read all the judy bolton books when i was a young girl.

Book 1 was the first i was a bit concerned in the first few chapters when the book kept referring to what judy found outdid in the second book which i hadnt read and didnt want too much story info on. Judy bolton mystery series from keller books browse recent. Unlike contemporary series produced by syndicates and ghostwriters using pseudonyms, the judy bolton series was created and written entirely by margaret sutton. Margaret sutton january 22, 1903 june 21, 2001 was the pen name of rachel beebe, an american author and teacher who is famous as being the author of the judy bolton series of mystery books, 38 volumes published between 1932 and 1967. Coudersport, in potter county, is the real town judy s farringdon was based on.

Nov 09, 2018 margaret sutton was the creator and author of the judy bolton mystery series from 1932 to 1967. Applewood books president phil zuckerman announced today he has reached an agreement with the. The series continued until 1967 and consisted of 38 volumes. With permission of margaret suttons family, beverly hatfield, coauthor of the judy bolton mystery, the strange likeness, brings us this christmas story. I took to judy bolton like a duck to water and i have been weaving. Judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton vintage series. Judy boltonjudy bolton was the protagonist of a popular girls mystery series. Apr 5, 2019 judy bolton day is held the saturday of columbus day weekend in october in coudersport pa every year since 1991.

I was curious to read the vanishing shadow, the first in the series, because the publisher claims that judy is a. Judy bolton mysteries series dogobooks book series. Halloween and judy and friends are attending a square dance, when. However, in 1997, linda joy singleton privately published judy bolton.

The judy bolton mysteries book series by multiple authors includes books the vanishing shadow, the haunted attic, the invisible chimes, and several more. Click download or read online button to get judy bolton mystery book now. Judy bolton mystery series by margaret sutton teen ink. The last judy bolton book that sutton published was the secret of the sand castle, in 1967. With the permission of margaret suttons family, beverly hatfield authored. Book signing for a new judy bolton mystery will be part of. The judy bolton mystery series, created by margaret sutton, follows a realistic young woman who solves mysteries. The judy bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. This series is popular with collectors of nancy drew, the dana girls, beverly gray, trixie belden, and other similar series. Lock haven the judy bolton girls mystery series is being published again. The judy bolton series is a series of books published by grosset and dunlap from 1932 through 1967. The series ended in 1967, before the next book the strange likeness could be published.

Almost as popular as nancy drew, judy bolton has been called a more complex and believable role model for girls. Judy bolton the intrepid mystery solving heroine of the series. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. See more ideas about mystery, mystery series and mystery books. Since 1991, fans have gathered in picturesque potter county to explore the real life sites that served as inspiration for the judy bolton mystery series, to discuss the books, and to honor the. The series consists of 38 titles that were all written by margaret sutton. I like other girl mystery series books as well like the trixie belden series but i would of liked to have seen trixie advance past the age of considering there are 39. Although the series was not quite as popular as nancy drew, judy bolton has been called a more complex and believable role model for girls. In the first book of this mystery series, judy more. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The judy bolton books, written by margaret sutton 19032001, were a popular girls mystery series.

Judy and several friends pile into her brother horaces car to follow, only to almost run. Judy bolton is a series of 38 mystery books published from 1932 to 1967. The judy bolton series was cancelled after the publication of volume 38, the secret of the sand castle. Margaret sutton 19032001 published her first judy bolton mysteries in 1932. The 38 books in the judy bolton mystery series, written by margaret sutton, sold millions of copies from 1932 to 1967. Another judy bolton mystery from after her wedding to peter and with roberta living with them in their house the living portrait is an enjoyable read despite having a few confusing elements within it.

In addition to this series, she also wrote the gail gardner series, the magic maker series, palace wagon family, jemima, daughter of daniel boone, as well as. The judy bolton books, written by margaret sutton, were a popular girls mystery series. My series book sales many series books are available from me. Margaret sutton, the author of the judy bolton mystery series, which sold more than five million copies, died on thursday at a hospital here. Potter county native margaret sutton was the creator and author of the judy bolton mystery series from 1932 to 1967.

Unlike the much better known nancy drew mystery stories, the judy bolton series does not seem dated to me. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The invisible chimes judy bolton mysteries by margaret sutton. Although nancy drew is the star of the exhibit, other girls series heroines such as vicki barr, sue barton, judy bolton, and the dana girls are also included. This book fits seamlessly between volumes and 14 of the original series by margaret sutton. Margaret sutton believed that the series went out of print due to pressure placed on grosset and dunlap by the stratemeyer syndicate. Author margaret sutton based each book on something that actually happened.

Judy bolton by margaret sutton judy bolton is a series of 38 mystery books published from 1932 to 1967. The judy bolton mystery series by margaret sutton, which consists of thirtyeight books published between 1932 and 1967, is one of the most enduring examples of the genre. Judy bolton was the protagonist of a popular girls mystery series. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls series ever published. As a bright and energetic young woman with a nose for mysteries and a talent for solving them, judy resembles the more familiar nancy drew in many ways. Judys husband is an fbi agent and the premise is that now that he. My aunt, an avid reader and published author, introduced me to the judy bolton mystery series, a collection of books she had. The original series, 38 volumes, lasted until 1967, making it the longest lasting. The foxglove corners mystery series by dorothy bodoin this adult cozy mystery series of sixteen books by michigan writer dorothy bodoin is very much like the judy bolton mystery series by margaret sutton. This is the second judy bolton in the series that i have read.

In 35 years, sutton published 38 volumes of the judy bolton mystery series, which sold more than 5 million copies. Judy bolton mystery series to be republished author now lives in lock haven. The judy bolton mystery series in order margaret sutton. Unlike most other juvenile series books, this series of mysteries was written by one author for its entire duration and its also unusual in that judy ages from book to book and gets married about 12 way through the series in the rainbow riddle. May 04, 2018 the judy bolton series is a series of books published by grosset and dunlap from 1932 through 1967. The judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton. Judy bolton mystery series from keller books browse. The thirtyeight volume judy bolton series was written during the thirtyfive years from 19321967. Judy bolton mystery series as you might have noticed, if you look at the section what im reading, i am currently into an old 1933 book by margaret sutton. Judy bolton series titles and collecting information.

By the way, i thoroughly enjoyed nancy drew when i was little. I gave my collection to my granddaughter ashley and it started her reading and she now is in college and plans go into criminal justice. In november 2018, one final judy bolton book, the mystery on judy lane, was published with the permission of margaret suttons family. The talking snowman, a new judy bolton mystery written by sutton and singleton. Unlike most series book characters, judy bolton ages as the series progresses and even gets married. The mystery on judy lane judy bolton mystery books. Judy bolton mystery series cant get that song out of my.

Coudersport, in potter county, is the real town judys farringdon was based on. The first 4 volumes were published in 1932 by grosset and. Halloween and judy and friends are attending a square dance, when peter and one of the boys leave to attempt to foil a highjacking attempt. Originally published in 1967, this is a facsimile reproduction of the rare 38th and final book in the judy bolton series in which judy solves a mystery concerning a. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. The judy bolton series was written by margaret sutton, who was born rachel irene beebe in odin, pennsylvania on january 22, 1903. Jul 16, 2008 judy bolton mystery series as you might have noticed, if you look at the section what im reading, i am currently into an old 1933 book by margaret sutton. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The first 4 volumes were published in 1932 by grosset and dunlap.

Sep 11, 2014 a mystery series for young girls that has never gotten enough recognition. The complete series list for a judy bolton mystery margaret sutton. This collection was donated to the university of maryland libraries special collections in 1998 and contains over 300 books from 33 different girls series published from 1917 to 1980. And nobody could be more proud than the series author, margaret rae sutton. Margaret sutton was the creator and author of the judy bolton mystery series from 1932 to 1967. Judy bolton mystery stories by margaret sutton book series.