sharing series authors

I was at a casual meeting with some friends on Wednesday and the talk turned to books we had read, then we started listing names of favorite authors and series.  I think I came away with sixteen new authors, each of whom has written a series of 8 to 10 books.  I love to read, probably spend too much time reading, but it's a habit I have no intention of breaking.
I remember, as a 5th or 6th grader, discovering the "Little House" series.  It was my first experience with a series and I was thrilled with the idea that I could revisit characters who quickly became old friends.  I still love a good series.  The other series I remember most fondly from my youth was about a boy named Todd Moran - written by Howard Pease.  The only time I ever remember wishing I was a boy was when I read those books.  i wanted to run away to sea and have high adventures.  Sweet memories!