Bernard Palmer facts for kids

Bernard Alvin Palmer (1914–1998) was an American author who wrote over 165 books, mostly for young people. He was born in Central City, Nebraska. Bernard Palmer created many popular book series, including the Danny Orlis series, the Felicia Cartright series, and the Pioneer Girls series. He even wrote some of these books with his wife, Marjorie Palmer.

Bernard Palmer's Exciting Book Series

Bernard Palmer was known for writing adventure and mystery stories that often taught good values. Here are some of his most famous series:

Felicia Cartright Series

This series features Felicia Cartright, a character who solves mysteries. These books were published by Moody Press between 1958 and 1971. There are at least 19 books in this exciting series.

• The Case of the Uncut Diamond (1958)
• The Case of the Green Medallion (1958)
• The Case of the Missing Sideboard (1958)
• The Frantic Search (1958)
• The Frightened Student (1959)
• The Case of the Twisted Key (1959)
• The Case of the Dancing Fire (1960)
• The Lonely Teacher (1960)
• The Troubled Rancher (1961)
• The Storm-Scarred Mountain (1961)
• The Hungry Fiddler (1962)
• The Case of the Antique Bookmark (1963)
• The Lost Puppy (1965)
• The Knotted Wire (1966)
• The Honorable Traitor (1967)
• The Black Phantom (1968)
• The Lone Ski Boot (1969)
• The Sad-Eyed Girl (1970)
• The Pink Poodle (1971)

Pat Collins Series

The Pat Collins series includes at least five books published by Moody Press from 1957 to 1959. These books were printed in hardback format.

• The Peculiar Dr. B (1957, later called The Peculiar Dr. Brockton)
• Secret Engine (1957)
• Hidden Treasure (1957)
• Wingless Plane (1957)
• The Captive Scientist (1958)

Jim Dunlap Series

The Jim Dunlap series was published by Moody Press in paperback. There are at least six books in this series, and they have all been translated into German. Interestingly, these books are very similar to the Pat Collins series, but the main character's name was changed to Jim Dunlap.

• Jim Dunlap and the Strange Dr. Brockton (1967)
• Jim Dunlap and the Secret Rocket Formula (1967)
• Jim Dunlap and the Wingless Plane (1968)
• Jim Dunlap and the Mysterious Orbiting Rocket (1968)
• Jim Dunlap and the Long Lunar Walk (1974)
• Jim Dunlap and the Mysterious Spy (1974)

Little Feather Series

This series was published by Zondervan between 1944 and 1953. The books were available in different editions, some with dust jackets and some with picture covers.

• Little Feather at Big Bear Lake (1944)
• Little Feather Goes Hunting (1946)
• Little Feather Rides Herd (1947)
• Little Feather and the Mystery Mine (1948)
• Little Feather at Tonka Bay (1950)
• Little Feather and the Secret Package (1951)
• Little Feather and the River of Grass (1953)

Lori Adams Series

The Lori Adams series was published in paperback by Moody Press. There are at least four books in this series.

• Lori Adams and the Old Carter House Mystery (1969)
• Lori Adams and the Riverboat Mystery (1971)
• Lori Adams and the Adopted Rebel (1971)
• Lori Adams and the Jungle Search (1974)

The Bradley Series

The Bradley series was published by Back to the Bible Broadcast in paperback editions. This series has at least seven titles.

• The Mysterious Letter (1975)
• Jon and the Break-In Mystery (1976)
• Homesteading in Standing Bear’s Territory (1976)
• Trena and the Old Diary (1976)
• Princess Pat Saves the Day (1977)
• Trena’s Rodeo Rival (1977)
• The Mystery of the Missing Fossil (1977)
• The Mystery of the New Skis (1975)

The Breck Western Series

The Breck Western series was published by several different companies, including Horizon House Publishers and Tyndale House Publishers. All the books in this series are in paperback format, and there are at least five titles.

• Breck’s Choice (1981)
• Hunted Gun (1982)
• Kid Breckenridge (1984)
• Shoot-Out at Buffalo Gulch (1985)
• Trail Boss (1986)

Brigade Boys Series

The Brigade Boys series was published by Moody Press in paperback. This series includes at least six titles.

• The Brigade Boys and the Phantom Radio (1960)
• The Brigade Boys in the Arctic Wilderness (1960)
• The Brigade Boys and the Flight to Danger (1960)
• The Brigade Boys and the Disappearing Stranger (1961)
• The Brigade Boys and the Basketball Mystery (1963)
• The Brigade Boys and the Burning Barn Mystery (1968)

Pioneer Girls Series

The Pioneer Girls series was published by Moody Press in paperback. There are at least seven books in this series.

• The Pioneer Girls and the Mystery of the Missing Cocker (1959)
• The Pioneer Girls at Caribou Flats (1959)
• The Pioneer Girls and the Strange Adventures on Tomahawk Hill (1959)
• The Pioneer Girls and the Mystery of Oak Ridge Manor (1959)
• The Pioneer Girls and the Secret of the Jungle (1962)
• The Pioneer Girls and the Mysterious Bedouin Cave (1963)
• The Pioneer Girls and the Dutch Hill Mystery (1968)

Ted and Terri Series

The Ted and Terri series was originally published by Moody Press in paperback in 1971. This series has at least five titles.

• Ted and Terri and the Secret Captive
• Ted and Terri and the Troubled Trumpeter
• Ted and Terri and the Broken Arrow
• Ted and Terri and the Crooked Trapper
• Ted and Terri and the Stubborn Bully

The Halliway Boys Series

The Halliway Boys series was originally published by Moody Press in paperback. There are at least four titles in the main series, plus four more published as Moody Pocket Books.

Main Halliway Boys Books

• The Halliway Boys and the Mysterious Treasure Map (1960)
• The Halliway Boys on Forbidden Mountain
• The Halliway Boys on Crusade Island
• The Halliway Boys on Secret African Safari (1962)

Halliway Boys Moody Pocket Books

• The Halliway Boys On the Secret Expedition (1958)
• The Halliway Boys and the Disappearing Staircase (1958)
• The Halliway Boys and the Missing Film Mystery (1960)
• The Halliway Boys on A Dangerous Voyage (1958)