Busybody Nora
A curious girl plans a party to meet all her neighbors.
Book Series · 15 Books
In order from Busybody Nora to Elisa Michaels, Bigger & Better.
The Riverside Kids series is a set of 15 chapter books by Johanna Hurwitz, published between 1976 and 2003. Written for ages 3–10, most books run about 95 pages.
A curious girl plans a party to meet all her neighbors.
15 books · Published 1976–2003
A curious girl plans a party to meet all her neighbors.
Nora navigates privacy and friendship challenges in apartment life.
Nora seeks new friends in her city apartment. What adventures await?
A shy boy dons a cape to tackle his first independent adventure.
Russell navigates nursery school adventures while longing for home.
A boy faces new adventures and challenges in kindergarten.
Russell navigates growth spurts and life's big questions at six.
Russell must find a way to comfort his sister after her beloved doll is lost.
Elisa defies frustration with imaginative adventures and unexpected solutions.
A young girl navigates big changes: new glasses, a new home, and a new sibling.
Elisa's mischief leads to chaos; can she make things right?
Elisa navigates first grade, seeking independence amidst school adventures and family celebrations.
Elisa's summer challenge: outshine her brother and save the family vacation.
A boy's wish to skip school turns into an unexpected baby-like day.
A second grader tackles chaos, siblings, and a chocolate-filled day.
1 book · Published 2001
A boy's wish to skip school turns into an unexpected baby-like day.
There are 15 books in the Riverside Kids series. It began with Busybody Nora in 1976, and the newest book, Elisa Michaels, Bigger & Better, was published in 2003.
The series is best for ages 3–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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