Lilian Garis
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Lilian C. Garis , born Lilian C. McNamara (1873-14 April 1954) was an American
author
who wrote hundreds of books of juvenile fiction between around 1915 and the early 1940s. Prior to this, she was a reporter for the Newark Evening News
in New Jersey.
she wrote under the pseudonym Margaret Penrose
and Laura Lee Hope
, with her works including some of the earliest books in the Bobbsey Twins
series as well as the Dorothy Dale
series. But Mrs. Garis also wrote some books under her own name. Her husband, Howard Roger Garis
was also a Syndicate writer and DJ on WNJR
. Her children Roger
and Cleo also wrote juvenile fiction.
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who wrote hundreds of books of juvenile fiction between around 1915 and the early 1940s. Prior to this, she was a reporter for the Newark Evening News
Newark Evening News
The Newark Evening News was an American newspaper published in Newark, New Jersey. As New Jersey's largest city, Newark played a major role in New Jersey's journalistic history. At its apex, The News was widely regarded as the newspaper of record in New Jersey. It had bureaus in Montclair,...
in New Jersey.
Biography
For the Stratemeyer SyndicateStratemeyer Syndicate
The Stratemeyer Syndicate was the producer of a number of mystery series for children, including Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, the various Tom Swift series, the Bobbsey Twins, the Rover Boys, and others.- History :...
she wrote under the pseudonym Margaret Penrose
Margaret Penrose
Margaret Penrose was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate.The name Margaret Penrose was used for:* The Dorothy Dale series* The Radio Girls series * The Motor Girls series...
and Laura Lee Hope
Laura Lee Hope
Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several other series of children's novels. Actual writers taking up the pen of Laura Lee Hope include Edward Stratemeyer, Howard and Lilian Garis, Elizabeth Ward, Harriet Adams, Andrew E. Svenson, June M...
, with her works including some of the earliest books in the Bobbsey Twins
Bobbsey Twins
The Bobbsey Twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the Stratemeyer Syndicate's longest-running series of children's novels, penned under the pseudonym Laura Lee Hope. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published...
series as well as the Dorothy Dale
Dorothy Dale
The Dorothy Dale series was published by the Stratemeyer Syndicate under the house pseudonym Margaret Penrose. This was Stratemeyer's first "Girls Series".-List of Books in the Series:* Dorothy Dale: A Girl of Today...
series. But Mrs. Garis also wrote some books under her own name. Her husband, Howard Roger Garis
Howard Roger Garis
Howard Roger Garis, was an American author, best known for a series of books, published under his own name, that featured the character of Uncle Wiggily Longears, an engaging elderly rabbit. Garis and his wife were possibly the most prolific children's authors of the early 20th century. Many of...
was also a Syndicate writer and DJ on WNJR
WNJR (AM)
WNJR was a commercial radio station based in Newark, New Jersey, on 91 Halsey St. in Newark, NJ. The station broadcast on 1430 kHz with a transmitter power output of 5000 watts.-History:...
. Her children Roger
Roger Garis
Roger Garis, was an American author known as a writer for magazines and the author of The Outboard Boys series of books. Roger also wrote several books under pseudonyms for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, as his parents did .Garis was born in Newark, New Jersey and attended Princeton University and...
and Cleo also wrote juvenile fiction.
Let's Make Believe series
First published by R. F. Fenno; also by Donohue- Let's Make Believe We're Keeping House
- Let's Play Circus
- Let's Make Believe We're Soldiers
The Girl Scouts series
- Pioneers
- At Bellaire
- At Sea Crest
- At Camp Comalong
- At Rocky Ledge
Nancy Brandon set
Originally printed by Milton Bradley. Then by Grosset & Dunlap and Whitman- Nancy Brandon Enthusiast (Milton Bradley's original title; renamed Nancy Brandon by Grosset & Dunlap)
- Nancy Brandon's Mystery
Barbara Hale set
- Barbara Hale (renamed Barbara Hale: A Doctor's Daughter)
- Barbara Hale's Mystery Friend (renamed Barbara Hale: and Cozette)
the Connie Loring set
- Connie Loring's Dilemma (renamed later)
- Connie Loring's Ambition (renamed later)
Melody Lane series
Two versions were printed of the first 6 books, one with cover art by Ruth King and one by Pelagie Doanne (best known for her work on the Judy Bolton series)- The Ghost of Melody Lane
- The Forbidden Trail
- The Tower Secret
- The Wild Warning
- Terror at Moaning Cliff
- The Dragon Of The Hills
- Stinyman's Alley
- Secret of the Kashmir Shawl
- The Hermit of Proud Hill