Uri Orlev books in order
Polish-Israeli children's writer
- Lived
- 1931–2022
- Country
- Israel
- Books
- 5
Uri Orlev published 1 novel and 4 children's books, beginning with The Island on Bird Street (1981).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Uri Orlev
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The Island on Bird Street
Uri Orlev's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Island on Bird Street (1981)
Children's books in order
The Man from the Other Side (1991)
Lydia, Queen of Palestine (1993)
The Lady with the Hat (1995)
Run, Boy, Run (2001)
About Uri Orlev
Uri Orlev born Jerzy Henryk Orłowski, was a Polish-born Israeli children's author and translator. He received the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1996 for his "lasting contribution to children's literature", the Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works in 1972 and the Bialik Prize for literature in 2006.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Uri Orlev FAQ
- How many books has Uri Orlev written?
- Uri Orlev published 1 novel and 4 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Uri Orlev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Island on Bird Street.
- What is Uri Orlev's last book?
- The Island on Bird Street (1981).
- What is Uri Orlev's most famous book?
- The Island on Bird Street (1981) is Uri Orlev's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.