Jean Fritz books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1915–2017
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 41
Jean Fritz published 1 novel, 1 novella, 35 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Early Thunder (1967). The best-known is The Cabin Faced West (1997).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jean Fritz
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The Cabin Faced West
Jean Fritz's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Early Thunder (1967)
Novellas in order
China Homecoming (1985)
Children's books in order
Champion Dog, Prince Tom (1958)
The Animals of Doctor Schweitzer (1958)
San Francisco (1962)
Brady (1971)
Brendan the Navigator: A History Mystery About the Discovery of America (1979)
Stonewall (1979)
Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? (1980)
The Man Who Loved Books (1981)
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? (1982)
Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? (1982)
Homesick, My Own Story (1982)
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (1982)
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? (1982)
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? (1982)
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? (1982)
George Washinton's Breakfast (1984)
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution (1987)
China's Long March (1988)
The Great Little Madison (1989)
Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (1991)
Who's That Stepping on Plymouth Rock? (1995)
You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton? (1995)
Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln (1997)
The Cabin Faced West (1997)
Traitor, the Case of Benedict Arnold (1997)
Around the World in a Hundred Years (1998)
Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher Preachers (1998)
Make Way for Sam Houston (1998)
George Washington's Mother (1999)
The Double Life of Pocahontas (1999)
Why Not, Lafayette? (1999)
Leonardo's Horse (2001)
The Lost Colony of Roanoke (2004)
Who's Saying What in Jamestown, Thomas Savage? (2007)
Alexander Hamilton (2011)
Other books in order
121 Pudding Street (1955)
I, Adam (1963)
Magic to Burn (1964)
Fish Head (1970)
Jean Fritz FAQ
- How many books has Jean Fritz written?
- Jean Fritz published 1 novel, 1 novella, 35 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean Fritz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Cabin Faced West.
- What is Jean Fritz's last book?
- China Homecoming (1985).
- What is Jean Fritz's most famous book?
- The Cabin Faced West (1997) is Jean Fritz'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.