
Paul Gallico Reading Order
7 series ยท 46 books ยท Born 26 July 1897
Paul Gallico was a prominent American author known for his versatile storytelling across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and short stories. He produced an impressive body of work, with 46 books spanning seven series, such as the beloved Alexandra Hero and the whimsical Mrs. 'Arris. Active from 1939 until 2020, Gallico's literary contributions left a lasting impact, with his most notable work often recognized as "The Snow Goose."
Alexandra Hero Series
Complete2 books (1959โ1964)
Start with Too Many Ghosts and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Too Many Ghosts 1959Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Hand of Mary Constable 1964Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1985โ1985)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wickedest Show on Earth 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Hiram Holliday Series
Complete2 books (1939โ2020)
Start with The Adventures of Hiram Holliday and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Adventures of Hiram Holliday 1939Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Secret Front 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Mrs. 'Arris Series
Complete5 books (1958โ1974)
Start with Flowers For Mrs. Harris, the first of 5 books in the Mrs. 'Arris series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers For Mrs. Harris 1958Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris 1958Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York 1960Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Mrs. 'Arris Goes To Parliament / Mrs. Harris MP 1965Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Mrs. Harris Goes To Moscow 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1959โ2015)
Start with The Hurricane Story, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hurricane Story 1959Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Silent Miaow 1964Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Confessions of a Story-Teller 1966Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Farewell to Sport 1970Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Lou Gehrig: Pride of the Yankees 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete4 books (1972โ1988)
Start with Honorable Cat, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Honorable Cat 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Snow Goose and Other Stories 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Love Is A Gimmick And Other Short Stories 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Best of Paul Gallico 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete27 books (1941โ1979)
Start with The Snow Goose, the first of 27 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Snow Goose 1941Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Lonely 1944Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Jennie / The Abandoned 1950Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Small Miracle 1951Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Snowflake 1952Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Trial by Terror 1952Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Foolish Immortals 1953Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Love of Seven Dolls 1954Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Ludmila 1954Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Thomasina / The Three Lives of Thomasina 1957Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Coronation 1962Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Scruffy 1962Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Love, Let Me Not Hunger 1963Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | The Day the Guinea-Pig Talked 1963Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | The Adventures of Jean-Pierre 1964Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | The Day Jean-Pierre Was Pignapped 1964Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | The Day Jean-Pierre Joined The Circus 1965Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | The Man Who Was Magic 1966Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | The Story of Silent Nightโ 1967Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Manxmouse 1968Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 | The Poseidon Adventure 1969Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 | Matilda 1970Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | The Zoo Gang 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | Miracle in the Wilderness 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | The Boy Who Invented the Bubble Gun 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | Beyond the Poseidon Adventure 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | The House That Wouldn't Go Away 1979Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paul Gallico written?
- Paul Gallico has written 46 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1939 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Paul Gallico series?
- Here are the first books in Paul Gallico's series: Alexandra Hero: Too Many Ghosts; Hiram Holliday: The Adventures of Hiram Holliday; Mrs. 'Arris: Flowers For Mrs. Harris; Non-Fiction: The Hurricane Story; Short Story Collections: Honorable Cat.
- What order should I read Paul Gallico's books?
- We recommend reading Paul Gallico's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Paul Gallico's series complete?
- Paul Gallico has 7 completed series.

