How many books has Russell Freedman written?

Russell Freedman published 1 novella, 29 children's books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Russell Freedman's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Out of Darkness.

What is Russell Freedman's most famous book?

Out of Darkness (1997) is Russell Freedman's most widely read book.

Russell Freedman books in order

American writer

Lived: 1929–2018
Country: United States
Books: 35

Russell Freedman published 1 novella, 29 children's books and 5 other books, beginning with Lincoln: A Photobiography (1987). The best-known is Out of Darkness (1997).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Russell Freedman

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Out of Darkness
Russell Freedman's most-read book.

Novellas in order

We Will Not Be Silent (2016)
108 pages
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Children's books in order

Immigrant Kids (1980)
72 pages
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Animal Superstars (1981)
112 pages
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Children of the Wild West (1983)
104 pages
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Cowboys of the Wild West (1985)
108 pages
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Lincoln: A Photobiography (1987)
150 pages
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Lincoln (1989)
160 pages
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1990)
204 pages
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Indian Chiefs (1991)
151 pages
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Wright Brothers (1991)
129 pages
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An Indian Winter (1992)
88 pages
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Buffalo Hunt (1992)
52 pages
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The Life and Death of Crazy Horse (1996)
166 pages
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Eleanor Roosevelt (1997)
203 pages
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Out of Darkness (1997)
96 pages
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Kids at Work (1998)
108 pages
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Martha Graham, a Dancer's Life (1998)
175 pages
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Give Me Liberty! (2000)
90 pages
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In the Days of the Vaqueros (2001)
70 pages
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Confucius (2002)
48 pages
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The Voice That Challenged a Nation (2004)
121 pages
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Children of the Great Depression (2005)
123 pages
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Marco Polo (2006)
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Freedom Walkers (2007)
113 pages
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Who Was First? (2007)
92 pages
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The War to End All Wars (2010)
192 pages
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The Boston Tea Party (2011)
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Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass (2012)
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Angel Island (2014)
96 pages
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Washington at Valley Forge (2020)
112 pages
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Other books in order

2000 Years of Space Travel (1963)
256 pages
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Give Me Liberty! The Story of the Declaration of Independence (2000)
81 pages
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Becoming Ben Franklin (2014)
91 pages
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Because They Marched (2016)
96 pages
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Eleanor Roosevelt a Life of Discovery
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About Russell Freedman

Russell A. Freedman was an American biographer and the author of some 60 books for young readers. He may be best known for winning the 1988 Newbery Medal with his work Lincoln: A Photobiography, "one of only a handful of nonfiction books to win that prestigious children's literature award".

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Russell Freedman FAQ

How many books has Russell Freedman written?: Russell Freedman published 1 novella, 29 children's books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Russell Freedman's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Out of Darkness.
What is Russell Freedman's last book?: We Will Not Be Silent (2016).
What is Russell Freedman's most famous book?: Out of Darkness (1997) is Russell Freedman's most widely read book.