Betty MacDonald books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1907–1958
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 11
Betty MacDonald published 1 novel, 1 novella, 5 non-fiction books and 4 children's books, beginning with The Egg and I (1945). The best-known is Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1947).
Updated September 2026
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Betty MacDonald's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Treasury (1994)
Novellas in order
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1947)
Non-fiction in order
The Egg and I (1945)
The Plague and I (1948)
Anybody Can Do Anything (1950)
Onions in the Stew (1954)
Who, Me? (1959)
Children's books in order
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic (Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle #2) (1949)
Nancy and Plum (1952)
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm (Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle #3) (1954)
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle #5) (2007)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Egg and I (1947)Film · from The Egg and I
- Ma and Pa Kettle (1949)Film · from The Egg and I
About Betty MacDonald
Betty MacDonald was an American author who specialized in humorous autobiographical tales, and is best known for her book The Egg and I. She also wrote the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series of children's books. She is associated with the Pacific Northwest, especially Washington.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Betty MacDonald FAQ
- How many books has Betty MacDonald written?
- Betty MacDonald published 1 novel, 1 novella, 5 non-fiction books and 4 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Betty MacDonald's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle.
- What is Betty MacDonald's last book?
- Who, Me? (1959).
- What is Betty MacDonald's most famous book?
- Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1947) is Betty MacDonald's most widely read book.
- Which Betty MacDonald books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Egg and I (film, 1947).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.