The Adventures of Holly Hobbie: A Novel
New York: Delacorte Press / Eleanor Friede, 1990.
There was a time when a simple figure in a bonnet could carry an entire world of imagination. This 1980 first edition takes Holly Hobbie beyond the greeting card—into a full adventure of loss, hope, and discovery.
A small piece of childhood, still waiting on the shelf.
A well-preserved first printing of a character-driven illustrated novel tied to a major late 20th-century American cultural brand.
Illustrated novel based on the widely popular Holly Hobbie character, originally created by Denise Holly Hobbie for American Greetings. Expanding beyond the familiar greeting card imagery, this work presents a full narrative adventure blending contemporary fiction with elements of fantasy and childhood imagination.
DETAILS: Illustrated with full-page lithographs throughout, offering a visually engaging presentation that complements the narrative and connects the work to the broader Holly Hobbie phenomenon—greeting cards, books, dolls, and licensed merchandise. 9 inches tall; 261 pages. First Edition, First Printing.
CONDITION: The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean with minimal age-toning to the edges of the text block. No flaws or blemishes noted; appears unread and remains in gift-quality condition.
SUMMARY: The story follows Liz, who, convinced that her archaeologist father—missing in Central America—is still alive, travels to her grandparents’ colonial homestead. There, a Holly Hobbie figure comes to life, and together they embark on a journey leading ultimately to Guatemala. The narrative reflects late 20th-century themes of adventure, family, and imaginative escape.
Subjects: Holly Hobbie, American Greetings, Character Licensing, Children’s Literature, Illustrated Novels, 1980s Fiction, Adventure and Quest Narrative, Guatemala, Juvenile Fiction, Illustrated Books, Adventure Fiction.
Item #21781
ISBN: 0440001544
Price: $24.00
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