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Set in the 1930s, this heartwarming series follows the Pye family, focusing on the mischievous antics of their children. The stories offer a charming and nostalgic look at childhood, family, and community.
Eleanor Estes
The Moffats
If you enjoyed the charming world of the Pyes, you'll love getting to know the Moffats, another family created by Eleanor Estes. This book follows the four lively Moffat siblings as they navigate through their small-town Connecticut life, filled with mischief, humor, and heartwarming moments.
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Gone-Away Lake
Fans of the Pyes series will appreciate the classic children's storytelling in Gone-Away Lake. The book follows the adventures of 11-year-old Portia and her brother Foster as they discover a long-lost pair of elderly cousins living in an old estate near a vanished lake.
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The Saturdays
In this Newbery Medal winner, the four Melendy children pool their allowances to start a Saturday adventure club, leading to a series of heartwarming and humorous escapades. Fans of the Pyes series will enjoy the warm family dynamics and the children's resourcefulness.
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All-of-a-Kind Family
All-of-a-Kind Family is a delightful series about a Jewish family living in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. With five sisters sharing adventures and mishaps, this series will resonate with readers who loved the Pye sisters and their camaraderie.
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The Penderwicks
The Penderwicks is a modern classic that tells the story of four sisters and their summer adventures in a beautiful garden estate. Fans of the Pyes series will enjoy the warm, engaging characters and the timeless charm of this award-winning book.
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Daddy-Long-Legs
Daddy-Long-Legs is an epistolary novel about a young orphan, Jerusha Abbott, who is given the opportunity to attend college by an anonymous benefactor she calls 'Daddy-Long-Legs.' Readers who enjoyed the Pyes series will appreciate the wit, humor, and heartwarming storytelling in this classic.
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Betsy-Tacy
The Betsy-Tacy series follows the life of a young girl, Betsy Ray, and her friends as they grow up in a small Minnesota town at the turn of the 20th century. Fans of the Pyes series will enjoy the nostalgic charm, warm friendships, and coming-of-age themes in this beloved series.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Set in the racially charged South during the Great Depression, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry tells the story of Cassie Logan and her family as they fight for their land and their dignity. While the setting and themes are different from the Pyes series, readers will appreciate the strong family bonds and the resilience of the characters.
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Heidi
This classic children's book tells the story of a young orphan girl, Heidi, who is sent to live with her gruff grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Readers who enjoyed the Pyes series will appreciate the heartwarming story of friendship, family, and the beauty of nature in this timeless tale.
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Little Women
Little Women is a classic novel following the lives of the four March sisters as they grow up in Civil War-era New England. Fans of the Pyes series will enjoy the strong sisterly bonds, coming-of-age themes, and the timeless charm of this beloved novel.
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Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables tells the story of an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, who is sent to live with siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island. Readers who enjoyed the Pyes series will appreciate the warmth, wit, and charm of this classic children's book.
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