Summer with Elisa

by Johanna Hurwitz

Published 21 June 2000
During the summer between first and second grades, Elisa struggles to write to her brother Russell at camp and then enjoys a family vacation in the country.

Russell and Elisa

by Johanna Hurwitz

Published 1 September 1989
Seven-year-old Russell and his three-year-old sister Elisa have adventures with friends and family in their apartment building.

New Neighbors for Nora

by Johanna Hurwitz

Published 1 March 1979
The further adventures of an inquisitive seven-year-old who lives in a New York City apartment building.

"E" is for Elisa

by Johanna Hurwitz

Published 20 September 1991
Four-year-old Elisa gets her picture taken, starts learning to read, breaks her arm, and experiences other exciting aspects of growing up.

Busybody Nora

by Johanna Hurwitz

Published 1 December 1982
Relates the adventures of an inquisitive little girl who lives in a large apartment building in New York with her parents and little brother Teddy.

Because Nora and her brother live in an apartment, personal privacy, making friends, and finding places to play are sometimes a problem.