If you've stumbled upon this website, there's a good chance you have nagging memories of a book you read during your childhood. Your memories may be so vague that you're not certain you didn't just dream it up. Or you might remember vivid details about the book's plot and characters - virtually everything except that much-needed title or author.
Some books come up on discussion boards with such surprising frequency, you have to wonder how such a well-loved book could be out of print. And many of them are out of print. However, all hope is not lost.

Gathered together on this blog are some of the most often-requested and well-remembered children's picture and chapter books of the 20th century. Take a moment and browse the title list; maybe one of them will jump out at you. Or, use the search box at the top of the screen. Keywords are included with each book. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us at favoritechildrensbooks@gmail.com. We hope to help reunite you with your Favorite Children's Books.

Monday, March 16, 2009

The Velvet Room

The Velvet Room
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, originally published in 1965.

Summary
Robin and her family have spent several years moving from place to place, trying to find work and a place to live. When Robin's father finds a job at an apricot farm, all are happy but Robin. She explores the countryside near her home and meets new friends. But why does everyone warn Robin to stay away from the lovely old house? "Something bad lives there," the women in the village tell her. "It's the Ghost of the Palms!" But Robin has found a beautiful and secret hiding place in the deserted mansion. And nothing - not even a wailing ghost - is going to frighten her away from the Velvet Room.

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Keywords: Velvet, Depression, Apricots, Tunnel, California, Scholastic

Character Names: Robin
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