Tag Archives: Girls Series

The Fabulous Five #13: The Christmas Countdown

Posted on December 20, 2022 by mondomolly

“I want a puppy for Christmas so badly. I’ll die if I don’t get one.”  I’ve had a few requests for The Fabulous Five series, Betsy Haynes spin-off from the Taffy Sinclair books, the first of which was reviewed here … Continue reading →

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Nurses Three: Danger Island (#5) By Jean Kirby

Posted on December 4, 2022 by mondomolly

If her terrible injuries were to be tended, it was up to strangers – people like Penny – to do what must be done… Continuing our annual fall retrospective of Whitman girls’ series books with the 5th volume in the … Continue reading →

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Robin Kane (#4) The Candle Shop Mystery By Eileen Hill

Posted on September 20, 2022 by mondomolly

“He can’t do that!” Robin exclaimed. “I’m no lawyer, Mr. Lodato, but this is the United States of America and no one can take anyone’s child away from him like that!” Background: Usually, fall means a look at the “girls’ … Continue reading →

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Nurses Three: On Call For Trouble (#4) By Jean Kirby

Posted on October 20, 2021 by mondomolly

Why is Linda so angry? What can I do to help? Another week in October, another Whitman girls’ series by Jean Kirby, AKA Jinny McDonnell AKA Virginia Bleecher McDonnell. Background: I’ve noted before the reasons for the enduring popularity of Nursing as profession for YA heroines, so it’s … Continue reading →

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Two By Two Romance #11: A Kiss For Good Luck By Carol Ellis

Posted on August 3, 2021 by mondomolly

Originally posted on Lost Classics of Teen Lit: 1939-1989:
Tess tells you how she feels about her new romance. And when you flip the book over you find out in Charlie’s own words what a boy thinks about it all.  I…

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Someday Soon (Heart To Heart #2) By Vicki Tyler

Posted on June 20, 2021 by mondomolly

Annie wonders if anyone will ever like her that way… I’ll say it again: I cannot resist a YA romance series with a gimmick, whether it is time travel, a talking dog, or he said/she said two-in-ones. The Heart-to-Heart Series … Continue reading →

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Sweet Valley High #82: Kidnapped By The Cult! By Francine Pascal

Posted on June 8, 2021 by mondomolly

She was right! Everyone was loved and happy except for her! With a strangled sob, Jessica burst into tears… So far this year, we’ve looked at books dealing with clinical depression, terrible parents, eating disorders, alcoholism and a wide variety … Continue reading →

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Nurses Three: A Very Special Girl (#3) By Jean Kirby

Posted on November 29, 2020 by mondomolly

She had not expected to find romance on this assignment – but then, almost everything at the Indian Services Hospital had come as a surprise… And we finish off the fall with another Whitman girls’ series by Jean Kirby, AKA Jinny McDonnell AKA Virginia … Continue reading →

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Ginny Gordon And The Broadcast Mystery (#5) By Julie Campbell

Posted on November 15, 2020 by mondomolly

“If she gets involved in any more mysteries I’d be in favor of the boarding school idea. As you say, she might get a lot out of it. How do you feel about going away to school, Ginny?” It is … Continue reading →

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Robin Kane (#3): The Mystery Of Glengary Castle By Eileen Hill

Posted on October 11, 2020 by mondomolly

“Heavens, so many things to worry about. I don’t want to tell Mom and Dad any of it. They’ll tell me to go to the Police. We don’t want to to that. Not yet anyway…” Striving for some semblance of … Continue reading →

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