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Paul Gallico

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

Complete

2 books (1959โ€“1964)

Start with Too Many Ghosts and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Too Many Ghosts
Too Many Ghosts
2
Cover of The Hand of Mary Constable
The Hand of Mary Constable

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1985โ€“1985)

#Title
1
Cover of Wickedest Show on Earth
Wickedest Show on Earth

Hiram Holliday Series

Complete

2 books (1939โ€“2020)

Start with The Adventures of Hiram Holliday and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
2
The Secret Front

Mrs. 'Arris Series

Complete

5 books (1958โ€“1974)

Start with Flowers For Mrs. Harris, the first of 5 books in the Mrs. 'Arris series.

#Title
1
Cover of Flowers For Mrs. Harris
Flowers For Mrs. Harris
2
Cover of Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
3
Cover of Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York
4
Cover of Mrs. 'Arris Goes To Parliament / Mrs. Harris MP
Mrs. 'Arris Goes To Parliament / Mrs. Harris MP
5
Cover of Mrs. Harris Goes To Moscow
Mrs. Harris Goes To Moscow

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1959โ€“2015)

Start with The Hurricane Story, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Hurricane Story
The Hurricane Story
2
Cover of The Silent Miaow
The Silent Miaow
3
Confessions of a Story-Teller
4
Cover of Farewell to Sport
Farewell to Sport
5
Lou Gehrig: Pride of the Yankees

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

4 books (1972โ€“1988)

Start with Honorable Cat, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
Cover of Honorable Cat
Honorable Cat
2
Cover of The Snow Goose and Other Stories
The Snow Goose and Other Stories
3
Cover of Love Is A Gimmick And Other Short Stories
Love Is A Gimmick And Other Short Stories
4
Cover of The Best of Paul Gallico
The Best of Paul Gallico

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

27 books (1941โ€“1979)

Start with The Snow Goose, the first of 27 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Snow Goose
The Snow Goose
2
3
Jennie / The Abandoned
4
Cover of The Small Miracle
The Small Miracle
5
6
Cover of Trial by Terror
Trial by Terror
7
Cover of The Foolish Immortals
The Foolish Immortals
8
Cover of Love of Seven Dolls
Love of Seven Dolls
9
10
Cover of Thomasina / The Three Lives of Thomasina
Thomasina / The Three Lives of Thomasina
11
12
13
Cover of Love, Let Me Not Hunger
Love, Let Me Not Hunger
14
Cover of The Day the Guinea-Pig Talked
The Day the Guinea-Pig Talked
15
Cover of The Adventures of Jean-Pierre
The Adventures of Jean-Pierre
16
Cover of The Day Jean-Pierre Was Pignapped
The Day Jean-Pierre Was Pignapped
17
Cover of The Day Jean-Pierre Joined The Circus
The Day Jean-Pierre Joined The Circus
18
The Man Who Was Magic
19
Cover of The Story of Silent Nightโ€Ž
The Story of Silent Nightโ€Ž
20
21
Cover of The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
22
23
Cover of The Zoo Gang
The Zoo Gang
24
Cover of Miracle in the Wilderness
Miracle in the Wilderness
25
Cover of The Boy Who Invented the Bubble Gun
The Boy Who Invented the Bubble Gun
26
Cover of Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
27
Cover of The House That Wouldn't Go Away
The House That Wouldn't Go Away

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.

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