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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 1977
Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business
By Johanna Hurwitz, Debbie Tilley (Illustrator)
Nora navigates privacy and friendship challenges in apartment life.
96 pages
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Book Series · 15 Books
Riverside Kids Books
In order from Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business to Russell's Secret.
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.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Riverside Kids Series
15 books · Published 1976–2003
#2
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$404
Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business
Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 1977
Nora navigates privacy and friendship challenges in apartment life.
#3
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$404
New Neighbors for Nora
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1979
Nora seeks new friends in her city apartment. What adventures await?
#4
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$474
Superduper Teddy
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1980
A shy boy dons a cape to tackle his first independent adventure.
#5
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$474
Rip-Roaring Russell
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1983
Russell navigates nursery school adventures while longing for home.
#6
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$474
Russell Rides Again
Chapter Book · Ages 3–8 · 1985
A boy faces new adventures and challenges in kindergarten.
#7
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$474
Russell Sprouts
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1987
Russell navigates growth spurts and life's big questions at six.
#8
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$574
Russell and Elisa
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1989
Russell must find a way to comfort his sister after her beloved doll is lost.
#9
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$404
"E" Is for Elisa
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1991
Elisa defies frustration with imaginative adventures and unexpected solutions.
#10
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$379
Make Room for Elisa
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993
A young girl navigates big changes: new glasses, a new home, and a new sibling.
#11
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$599
Elisa in the Middle
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995
Elisa's mischief leads to chaos; can she make things right?
#12
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$499
Ever-Clever Elisa
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997
Elisa navigates first grade, seeking independence amidst school adventures and family celebrations.
#13
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$425
Summer with Elisa
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000
Elisa's summer challenge: outshine her brother and save the family vacation.
#14
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$1599
Elisa Michaels, Bigger & Better
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003
A second grader tackles chaos, siblings, and a chocolate-filled day.
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$759
Busybody Nora
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1976
A curious girl plans a party to meet all her neighbors.
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$1498
Russell's Secret
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001
A boy's wish to skip school turns into an unexpected baby-like day.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Riverside Kids series?
There are 15 books in the Riverside Kids series. It began with Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business in 1977, and the newest book, Russell's Secret, was published in 2001.
What order should you read the Riverside Kids books in?
Start with Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #15.
What ages are the Riverside Kids books best for?
The series is best for ages 3–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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