Book Series · 4 Books

A Stepping Stone Book Books

In order from The Skates of Uncle Richard to Silver.

The A Stepping Stone Book series is a set of 4 chapter books by Gloria Whelan, published between 1978 and 1988. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 65 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$350

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1978

The Skates of Uncle Richard

By Carol Fenner

A dream of figure skating collides with reality and old hockey skates.

62 pages· 4,525 words· Est. 51 min read

Paperback

Summary: Marsha dreams of gliding across the ice as a figure skating champion, but her hopes are dashed when she's handed her Uncle Richard's worn hockey skates. As she grapples with this unexpected twist, Uncle Richard offers her a dose of reality and guidance. Can Marsha find a way to pursue her passion, or will she discover a new path on the ice? Dive into a story where dreams meet reality, and the journey is as important as the destination.

The complete set

A Stepping Stone Book Series

4 books · Published 1978–1988

Series

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$350

The Skates of Uncle Richard

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1978

A dream of figure skating collides with reality and old hockey skates.

Series

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$674

The Chalk Box Kid

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1987

A young boy navigates a new home, school, and family dynamics after his family moves to a new house

Series

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$674

Next Spring an Oriole

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1987

A family's journey through rugged terrain promises a new life.

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$674

Silver

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1988

A young girl and her runt puppy aim for sled dog glory in Alaska.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the A Stepping Stone Book series?

There are 4 books in the A Stepping Stone Book series. It began with The Skates of Uncle Richard in 1978, and the newest book, Silver, was published in 1988.