Wende and Harry Devlin books

All of the Devlin books, which are in both paperback and hardcover, are 20% off from October 1st through October 19th! Stock up now, this is our last sale before Christmas 📚🎄🎁

Wende and Harry Devlin, shown here in a photo from about 1939, graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in fine arts and both evolved into accomplished painters. They later moved to New Jersey, where they became lifelong residents, to raise their family.

The Devlins first collaborated in the 1950s on a syndicated comic series, Ragmopp, based on the antics of their seven children. After this, for more than thirty years from 1963 to 1995, Wende and Harry delighted young children with their Cranberryport and Old Witch series.

Some of these stories contained more than happy endings, featuring recipes pleasing to childen and adults alike. In fact, many people remember Old Black Witch as the "Blueberry Pancake Witch" and this series went on to sell over a million and a half books. And don't forget Grandmother's Famous Cranberry Bread recipe from Cranberry Thanksgiving!

Wende's words, brought to life by Harry's vivid illustrations, will continue to enthrall future generations as an unforgettable legacy in children's literature.