Howard Pyle books in order
American illustrator and author
- Lived
- 1853–1911
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 17
Howard Pyle published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 11 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (1883).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Howard Pyle
Standalone novels in order
Twilight Land (1894)
Short story collections in order
The Garden Behind the Moon (1895)
Children's books in order
The Story of Siegfried (1882)
Pepper & Salt (1885)
Otto of the Silver Hand (1888)
The Rose of Paradise (1888)
The Wonder Clock (1888)
Men of Iron (1892)
The Ruby of Kishmoor (1908)
Other books in order
Within the Capes (1885)
Stolen Treasure (1907)
Free to read
All free classics
About Howard Pyle
Howard Pyle was an American illustrator, painter, and author, primarily of books for young people. He was a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and he spent the last year of his life in Florence, Italy.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Howard Pyle FAQ
- How many books has Howard Pyle written?
- Howard Pyle published 3 novels, 1 short story collection, 11 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Howard Pyle's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.
- What is Howard Pyle's last book?
- The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (1903).
- What is Howard Pyle's most famous book?
- The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (1883) is Howard Pyle's most widely read book.
- Can I read Howard Pyle's books for free?
- Yes. 19 books by Howard Pyle are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.