Eleanor Coerr books in order
Canadian-American children's writer
- Lived
- 1922–2010
- Country
- Canada
- Books
- 11
Eleanor Coerr published 1 novella and 10 children's books, beginning with Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (1977).
Updated September 2026
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Eleanor Coerr's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Mystery of the Golden Cat (1968)
Children's books in order
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (1977)
The Big Balloon Race (Passports) (1981)
The Bell Ringer and the Pirates (1983)
The Josefina Story Quilt (1986)
Chang's Paper Pony (1988)
Mieko and the Fifth Treasure (1993)
Sadako (1993)
Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express (1995)
S Is for Silver (2004)
Circus Day in Japan (2010)
About Eleanor Coerr
Eleanor Coerr was a Canadian-born American writer of children's books, including Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and many picture books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eleanor Coerr FAQ
- How many books has Eleanor Coerr written?
- Eleanor Coerr published 1 novella and 10 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eleanor Coerr's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.
- What is Eleanor Coerr's last book?
- The Mystery of the Golden Cat (1968).
- What is Eleanor Coerr's most famous book?
- Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (1977) is Eleanor Coerr's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.