The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore
Laura Lee Hope
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 16, 2016)
The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore by Laura Lee Hope is considered the first highlight of the acclaimed Bobbsey Twins series. We join the affluent Bobbsey family who are peculiar for having two sets of fraternal twins. One pair are twelve, while the other pair are six, and in each book both embark on various treks and adventures around a given locale. This edition sees the Bobbseys enjoying time at the coastline, discovering the wonders that the beach and the ocean holds. Driven by dialogue and the natural world, we see the characters make discoveries and learn about life from the sea. The Bobbsey Twins also make new friends, experience the bad weather native to the waters, and enjoy a seaside carnival. It is a fun and action-packed holiday, filled with delight and joy. The edition presented here is the original which first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century. None of the rewrites which were published later are present, allowing readers to experience the books authentically as they were first written. Popular for their originality and tone of casual adventure, the Bobbsey Twins are still a staple within many households, with many children introduced to the series by parents and grandparents who enjoyed them when growing up.