Book Series · 4 Books

New York Review Children's Collection Books

In order from The Wind on the Moon to Smith.

The New York Review Children's Collection series is a set of 4 chapter books by Eric Linklater, published between 1944 and 1967. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 230 pages.

The Wind on the Moon
The Frog in the Well
The Pushcart War
Smith
The Wind on the Moon
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Wind on the Moon
Sale price
$1398
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1944

The Wind on the Moon

By Eric Linklater, Nicolas Bentley (Illustrator)

Two sisters defy expectations, embarking on a magical quest to rescue their father from tyranny.

376 pages
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Summary: In the quaint village of Midmeddlecum, sisters Dinah and Dorinda are left to their own devices while their father is at war. Mischief leads them to a judge, a zoo escape, and a magical transformation into kangaroos. Joined by a golden puma and a silver falcon, they embark on a daring adventure to free their father from a tyrant's grasp. Will their antics and newfound allies be enough to overcome the challenges ahead? Discover a whimsical tale where freedom and bravery take center stage.
The complete set

New York Review Children's Collection Series

4 books · Published 1944–1967

Series
Sale price
$1398

The Wind on the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1944

Two sisters defy expectations, embarking on a magical quest to rescue their father from tyranny.

The Frog in the Well

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1958

A frog's world changes when his well runs dry, leading him to discover a vast, unknown world.

The Pushcart War

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964

Pushcart peddlers battle truck owners in a fight for New York's streets.

Smith

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1967

A young thief's stolen item leads to murder and a dangerous mystery.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the New York Review Children's Collection series?

There are 4 books in the New York Review Children's Collection series. It began with The Wind on the Moon in 1944, and the newest book, Smith, was published in 1967.

What ages are the New York Review Children's Collection books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring New York Review Children's Collection to life.

01

Eric Linklater

Author
02

Alvin Tresselt

Author
03

Jean Merrill

Author
04

Leon Garfield

Author
05

Nicolas Bentley

Illustrator
06

Roger Duvoisin

Illustrator
07

Ronni Solbert

Illustrator

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