Cherry Ames Reading Order
1 series · 2 books
Helen Wells and Julie Campbell Tatham collaborated on the Cherry Ames mystery series, a collection of 27 novels featuring a resourceful nurse detective working through cases in hospital environments. Published between 1943 and 1968 by Grosset & Dunlap, the series blended medical intrigue with classic mystery-solving, appealing to mid-century readers who enjoyed competent young female protagonists. Wells, who also created the aviation-themed Vicki Barr series, and Tatham, known for developing Trixie Belden, each contributed distinct volumes to establish Cherry Ames as an enduring character in mystery fiction.
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Standalone Novels Series
2 books
Cherry Ames's two standalone novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Camp Nurse and followed by Companion Nurse. Both books were published as part of the Cherry Ames series and can be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially provides the intended experience. The completion status of this duology is unclear, but together they offer a complete narrative arc.
Start with CHERRY AMES, CAMP NURSE (#19). and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHERRY AMES, CAMP NURSE (#19). |
| 2 | Companion Nurse |
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