Book Series · 3 Books

Harper Trophy Books Books

In order from The Noonday Friends to Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?.

The Harper Trophy Books series is a set of 3 picture books by Mary Stolz, published between 1965 and 1990. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 160 pages.

Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$599

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965

The Noonday Friends

By Mary Stolz, Louis Glanzman (Illustrator)

Franny juggles family struggles and friendship challenges in 1960s New York.

182 pages· 37,550 words· Est. 5 hour read

Paperback

Summary: In 1960s Greenwich Village, eleven-year-old Franny Davis navigates the complexities of friendship and family. With her artist father jobless and her mother working full-time, Franny yearns for normalcy and time with her best friend, Simone. But as Simone's attention shifts to the affluent Lila, Franny fears losing her closest ally. Can Franny balance her responsibilities at home with her desire for a carefree childhood? Discover the heartwarming and humorous journey of a young girl finding her way in a world of grown-up problems.

The complete set

Harper Trophy Books Series

3 books · Published 1965–1990

Series

Sale price

$599

The Noonday Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965

Franny juggles family struggles and friendship challenges in 1960s New York.

Series

Sale price

$1520

Runaway to Freedom

Picture Book · Ages 7–11

Two girls flee slavery, seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Series

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$1398

Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

A groundhog's quest for spring leads to a Groundhog Day mix-up.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Harper Trophy Books series?

There are 3 books in the Harper Trophy Books series. It began with The Noonday Friends in 1965, and the newest book, Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?, was published in 1990.