Cherry Ames
Cover of reprint of Cherry Ames, Student Nurse (1943), the first Cherry Ames book | |
| Author | Helen Wells (#1–7, 17–27) Julie Campbell Tatham (#8–16) |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap Springer Publishing (reprints, 2005–2007) |
| Published | 1943–1968 |
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Cherry Ames is the central character in a series of 27 mystery novels with hospital settings published by Grosset & Dunlap between 1943 and 1968. Helen Wells (1910-1986) wrote volumes #1–7 and #17–27, and Julie Campbell Tatham (1908–1999), the creator of Trixie Belden, wrote volumes #8–16. Wells also created the Vicki Barr series. During World War II, the series encouraged girls to become nurses as a way to aid the war effort. Cherry Ames original editions are prized by collectors and fans. The series generated a few spin-off items, including a Parker Brothers board game; some titles have been reprinted.