How many books has Wilson Rawls written?

Wilson Rawls published 3 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Wilson Rawls's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Where the Red Fern Grows.

Where the Red Fern Grows (1961) is Wilson Rawls's most widely read book.

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Where the Red Fern Grows (film, 1974) and Yeet (as Summer of the Monkeys, film, 1998).

American children's writer

Wilson Rawls published 3 novels and 1 children's book, beginning with Where the Red Fern Grows (1961).

Updated September 2026

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Where the Red Fern Grows
Wilson Rawls's most-read book, rated by 97 Open Library readers.

Woodrow Wilson Rawls was an American writer best known for his books Where the Red Fern Grows and Summer of the Monkeys.

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How many books has Wilson Rawls written?: Wilson Rawls published 3 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Wilson Rawls's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Where the Red Fern Grows.
What is Wilson Rawls's last book?: Yeet (1976).
What is Wilson Rawls's most famous book?: Where the Red Fern Grows (1961) is Wilson Rawls's most widely read book.
Which Wilson Rawls books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Where the Red Fern Grows (film, 1974) and Yeet (as Summer of the Monkeys, film, 1998).