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Margaret Sidney

Margaret Sidney Reading Order

5 series · 25 books · Born 1844-06-22

Non-FictionYoung Adult

Margaret Sidney, originally Harriett Mulford Stone, was a prominent author known for her contributions to children's literature. Active from 1881 to 1916, she created 25 works across five series, most notably the beloved Five Little Peppers series. Her repertoire also includes standalone novels, collections, and non-fiction, showcasing her versatile storytelling skills.

Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1882–1890)

Start with Ballad of the Lost Hare and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Ballad of the Lost Hare
Ballad of the Lost Hare
1882Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Minute Man a Ballad of the Shot Heard Round the World
The Minute Man a Ballad of the Shot Heard Round the World
1886Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of An Adirondack Cabin
An Adirondack Cabin
1890Buy 🇺🇸

Five Little Peppers Series

Complete

12 books (1881–1916)

Start with Five Little Peppers and How They Grew, the first of 12 books in the Five Little Peppers series.

#Title
1
Cover of Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
Five Little Peppers and How They Grew
1881Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Five Little Peppers Midway
Five Little Peppers Midway
1890Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Five Little Peppers Grown Up
Five Little Peppers Grown Up
1892Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Phronise Pepper
Phronise Pepper
1897Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Stories Polly Pepper Told to the Five Little Peppers in the Little Brown House
The Stories Polly Pepper Told to the Five Little Peppers in the Little Brown House
1899Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Adventures of Joel Pepper
The Adventures of Joel Pepper
1900Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Five Little Peppers Abroad
Five Little Peppers Abroad
1902Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Five Little Peppers at School
Five Little Peppers at School
1903Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of Five Little Peppers and Their Friends
Five Little Peppers and Their Friends
1904Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Ben Pepper
Ben Pepper
1905Buy 🇺🇸
11
Cover of The Five Little Peppers in the Little Brown House
The Five Little Peppers in the Little Brown House
1907Buy 🇺🇸
12
Our Davie Pepper
1916Buy 🇺🇸

Little Maid Series

Complete

2 books (1898–1910)

Start with A Little Maid Of Boston Town and read in order.

#Title
1
A Little Maid Of Boston Town
1898Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Little Maid of Concord Town
A Little Maid of Concord Town
1910Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1887–1895)

Start with Old Concord and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Old Concord
Old Concord
1887Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Old Town Pump
The Old Town Pump
1895Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (1881–1903)

Start with Half a Year at Bronckton, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Half a Year at Bronckton
Half a Year at Bronckton
1881Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Pettibone Name
The Pettibone Name
1882Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Who Told It to Me
Who Told It to Me
1883Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Little Red Shop
The Little Red Shop
1889Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Judges' Cave; Being a Romance of the New Haven Colony in the Days of the Regicides, 1661
The Judges' Cave; Being a Romance of the New Haven Colony in the Days of the Regicides, 1661
1900Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Sally, Mrs. Tubbs
Sally, Mrs. Tubbs
1903Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Margaret Sidney written?
Margaret Sidney has written 25 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1881 to 1916.
What is the first book in each Margaret Sidney series?
Here are the first books in Margaret Sidney's series: Collections: Ballad of the Lost Hare; Five Little Peppers: Five Little Peppers and How They Grew; Little Maid: A Little Maid Of Boston Town; Non-Fiction: Old Concord.
What order should I read Margaret Sidney's books?
We recommend reading Margaret Sidney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Margaret Sidney's series complete?
Margaret Sidney has 5 completed series.

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