Elizabeth George Speare books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1908–1994
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Elizabeth George Speare published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 3 children's books, beginning with Calico Captive (1957). The best-known is The Bronze Bow (1961).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elizabeth George Speare
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The Bronze Bow
Elizabeth George Speare's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Calico Captive
One of the most-read, at about 281 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Calico Captive (Jan 1957)
The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Dec 1958)
The Prospering (1967)
Non-fiction in order
Child Life in New England, 1790-1840 (1961)
Children's books in order
The Bronze Bow (1961)
Life in Colonial America (1963)
The Sign of the Beaver (Feb 1983)
About Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George Speare was an American writer of children's historical fiction, including two Newbery Medal winners, recognizing the year's "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children". In 1989 she received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for her contributions to American children's literature and one of the Educational Paperback Association's top 100 authors.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Elizabeth George Speare FAQ
- How many books has Elizabeth George Speare written?
- Elizabeth George Speare published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elizabeth George Speare's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Bronze Bow.
- What is Elizabeth George Speare's last book?
- The Prospering (1967).
- What is Elizabeth George Speare's most famous book?
- The Bronze Bow (1961) is Elizabeth George Speare's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.