At the turn of the century, book publishers created children’s fiction featuring recurring characters in countless adventures. The Stratemeyer Syndicate published several popular fiction series under pseudonyms, including the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Tom Swift. Covers from some of the titles are shown here.
The Hardy Boys:While the Clock Ticked, Franklin W. Dixon; Tom Swift and his Flying Lab, Victor Appleton II; Nancy Drew Mystery Stories:The Hidden Staircase, Carolyn Keen, Grosset & Dunlap