Mary Mapes Dodge books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1831–1905
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Mary Mapes Dodge published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 4 children's books and 2 poetry collections, beginning with Hans Brinker (1865).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mary Mapes Dodge
Standalone novels in order
Mark Twain's Library of Humour (1903)
Short story collections in order
Modern Short Stories (1918)
Children's books in order
Hans Brinker (1865)
Irvington Stories (1865)
Donald and Dorothy (1890)
The Land of Pluck (1894)
Poetry in order
Rhymes and Jingles (1874)
When Life Is Young (1894)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Silver Skates (2020)Film · from Hans Brinker
Free to read
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About Mary Mapes Dodge
Mary Elizabeth Mapes Dodge was an American children's author and editor, best known for her novel Hans Brinker. She was the recognized leader in juvenile literature for almost a third of the nineteenth century.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mary Mapes Dodge FAQ
- How many books has Mary Mapes Dodge written?
- Mary Mapes Dodge published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 4 children's books and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Mapes Dodge's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hans Brinker.
- What is Mary Mapes Dodge's last book?
- Mark Twain's Library of Humour (1903).
- What is Mary Mapes Dodge's most famous book?
- Hans Brinker (1865) is Mary Mapes Dodge's most widely read book.
- Which Mary Mapes Dodge books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Hans Brinker (as The Silver Skates, film, 2020).
- Can I read Mary Mapes Dodge's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Mary Mapes Dodge 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.