Edward Stratemeyer (1862–1930)
Author of The Minute Boys of Lexington
About the Author
Disambiguation Notice:
Please be especially careful about assigning Stratemeyer Syndicate pen names to Edward Stratemeyer personally. The main names he personally wrote as include his own, Arthur M. Winfield, Edna Winfield, and Capt. Ralph Bonehill. Other names are probably more safely ascribed to the Stratemeyer Syndicate since they cannot be attributed to any single person.
For the Rover Boys, Putnam Hall series, etc. please put in the Arthur M. Winfield page
There are separate pages for Captain Ralph Bonehill and Edna Winfield as well. Visit them for more info about those pseudonyms.
Stratemeyer also wrote 11 books under the Alger name (after Alger's death) but do not combine him with Alger.
Stratemeyer also wrote 1 book under the name of Oliver Optic (after Optic's death), but please do not combine him with Optic.
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Series
Works by Edward Stratemeyer
The Surprising Adventures of the Man in the Moon: Showing How, in Company with Santa Claus, Robinson Crusoe, Cinderella and Her Prince, Jack the Giant Killer, Little Red Riding… (1903) — Author — 2 copies
The Hardy Boys, Season One 2 copies
"Boy Nihilist" 2 copies
"At the Little Brown House" 2 copies
The Little Cuban Rebel 1 copy
Because of Her Love for Him 1 copy
Victor Horton's Idea 1 copy
Holiday Stories for Boys 1 copy
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- Other names
- Abbott, Henry
Abbott, Manager Henry
Winfield, Arthur M.
Alger Jr., Horatio
Bonehill, Ralph
Optic, Oliver (show all 9)
Winfield, Edna
Bell, Emerson
Steward, Ray M. - Birthdate
- 1862-10-04
- Date of death
- 1930-05-10
- Gender
- male
- Education
- Public School No. 3, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA (high school)
- Occupations
- creator of juvenile fiction
- Relationships
- Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer (daughter)
- Short biography
- Edward Stratemeyer was a prolific author with about 160 of his stories being published as books. He was also a literary agent and founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book packager which produced some 1,400 juvenile series book volumes between 1905 and 1985. When he died in 1930, ownership of his Syndicate passed to his daughters who ran it together for twelve years. After 1942, Harriet S. Adams ran it alone with partners and hired assistants until her own death in 1982.
He is the creator of Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, the Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, and many other famous children's series. - Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
- Places of residence
- New Jersey, USA
- Place of death
- Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Burial location
- Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, New Jersey, USA
- Disambiguation notice
- Please be especially careful about assigning Stratemeyer Syndicate pen names to Edward Stratemeyer personally. The main names he personally wrote as include his own, Arthur M. Winfield, Edna Winfield, and Capt. Ralph Bonehill. Other names are probably more safely ascribed to the Stratemeyer Syndicate since they cannot be attributed to any single person.
For the Rover Boys, Putnam Hall series, etc. please put in the Arthur M. Winfield page
There are separate pages for Captain Ralph Bonehill and Edna Winfield as well. Visit them for more info about those pseudonyms.
Stratemeyer also wrote 11 books under the Alger name (after Alger's death) but do not combine him with Alger.
Stratemeyer also wrote 1 book under the name of Oliver Optic (after Optic's death), but please do not combine him with Optic. - Associated Place (for map)
- New Jersey, USA
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Reviews
Bunny and Sue are a young brother and sister from about 100 or so years ago. They have all sorts of little adventures together, none of which are particularly exciting, but this is to be expected as the characters were only six and five.
I listened to the Librivox audiobook, which was very capably narrated by a young reader.
I recommend this book to families with young children; I'm sure it would be easy to find in the public domain, if readers prefer text rather than audio. I would suggest show more that parents read it with their children, or at least discuss it. It's pretty good considering it's from the classic era, there's no overt racism etc. But the kids of circa 1900 had freedoms that most parents today wouldn't want their kids copying. show less
I listened to the Librivox audiobook, which was very capably narrated by a young reader.
I recommend this book to families with young children; I'm sure it would be easy to find in the public domain, if readers prefer text rather than audio. I would suggest show more that parents read it with their children, or at least discuss it. It's pretty good considering it's from the classic era, there's no overt racism etc. But the kids of circa 1900 had freedoms that most parents today wouldn't want their kids copying. show less
Published in 1909 to take advantage of the reports that both Cook and Perry had reached the pole, the book is noteworthy more for the depictions of polar exploration at the time than for the rather thin plot line. It is noticable that Stratemeyer knew more about the preparation for such a trip that about the travel itself.
The second book in a series, "The Minute Boys of Bunker Hill" is an exciting historical tale for boys and girls which chronicles the events of the American Revolution through the experiences of a young patriot named Roger Morse. Boys and girls who read this story will be entertained by a harmless escape into exciting historical adventure. They will be informed not only of American Revolutionary War history, but also of the importance of such virtues as love of liberty, bravery in the face of show more tyranny, courage against overwhelming odds, fierce determination and loyalty to country, family and friends. The author's upbeat and light hearted style will delight readers of all ages. This kind of fiction is the best way to foster a more intimate understanding of our American Heritage. show less
In the spring of 1775, determined to help free the colonies from British rule, sixteen-year-old Roger Morse and his friends organize their own military company and find themselves participating in the first battles of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord.
Famous for the Hardy Boys, Bobbsey Twins, and many other beloved characters, this historical fiction book is written under Stratemeyer's own name.
Famous for the Hardy Boys, Bobbsey Twins, and many other beloved characters, this historical fiction book is written under Stratemeyer's own name.
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