Russell Hoban

Russell Hoban

Russell Hoban was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania on February 4th, 1925 and passed away at the age of 86 on December 13th, 2011.

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Russell Hoban Stats: The highest rated book by Russell Hoban on Book Notification is Bread and Jam for Frances, the 2nd novel in the I Can Read: Level 2 series. The second-highest rated book is Riddley Walker, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Russell Hoban on Book Notification is Bread and Jam for Frances, the 2nd novel in the I Can Read: Level 2 series. The second most read book is Riddley Walker, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Russell Hoban books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Russell Hoban is the I Can Read: Level 2 Series.

List of Arthur Crocodile Books in Publication Order

List of Captain Najork Books in Publication Order (with Quentin Blake)

List of Frances the Badger Books in Publication Order

List of Hungry Three Books in Publication Order

List of Jim Hedgehog Books in Publication Order (with Betsy Lewin)

List of Ponders Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz
1973
2
Kleinzeit
1974
3
Turtle Diary
1975
4
10
Riddley Walker
1980
5
Flat Cat
1981
6
Pilgermann
1983
7
The Medusa Frequency
1987
8
Fremder
1996
9
The Trokeville Way
1996
10
Mr. Rinyo-Clacton's Offer
1998
11
Posterille Way
1998
12
Angelica's Grotto
1999
13
Silly Sam
2000
14
Amaryllis Night and Day
2001
15
The Bat Tattoo
2002
16
Her Name Was Lola
2003
17
Come Dance with Me
2005
18
Linger Awhile
2006
19
My Tango With Barbara Strozzi
2007

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Russell Hoban's Teen & Young Adult in Publication Order

List of 's Children's Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Mouse and His Child (With: Lillian Hoban)
The Mouse and His Child (With: Lillian Hoban)
1967

List of 's Picture Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
What Does It Do and How Does It Work?
1959
2
The Atomic Submarine
1960
3
Herman the Loser
1961
4
The Song in My Drum
1962
5
London Men and English Men
1962
6
Some Snow Said Hello (With: Lillian Hoban)
Some Snow Said Hello (With: Lillian Hoban)
1963
7
Nothing to Do (With: Lillian Hoban)
Nothing to Do (With: Lillian Hoban)
1964
8
The Sorely Trying Day (With: Lillian Hoban)
The Sorely Trying Day (With: Lillian Hoban)
1964
9
What Happened When Jack and Daisy Tried to Fool the Tooth Fairies (With: Lillian Hoban)
1965
10
Charlie the Tramp
1966
11
Good-night
1966
12
Henry and the Monstrous Din
1966
13
Save My Place
1967
14
The Stone Doll of Sister Brute
1968
15
Harvey's Hideout (With: Lillian Hoban)
Harvey's Hideout (With: Lillian Hoban)
1969
16
The Mole Family's Christmas (With: Lillian Hoban)
The Mole Family's Christmas (With: Lillian Hoban)
1969
17
The Story of Hester Mouse Who Became a Writer (With: Lillian Hoban)
1969
18
Ugly Bird
1969
19
10
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (With: Lillian Hoban)
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (With: Lillian Hoban)
1971
20
The Sea-Thing Child
1972
21
Letitia Rabbit's String Song
1973
22
Ten What? (With: Sylvie Selig)
Ten What? (With: Sylvie Selig)
1974
23
Crocodile and Pierrot (With: Sylvie Selig)
Crocodile and Pierrot (With: Sylvie Selig)
1975
24
The Twenty-Elephant Restaurant
1978
25
Monsters (With: Quentin Blake)
Monsters (With: Quentin Blake)
1979
26
Dancing Tigers
1979
27
La Corona and the Tin Frog
1979
28
Ace Dragon Ltd (With: Quentin Blake)
Ace Dragon Ltd (With: Quentin Blake)
1980
29
The Serpent Tower
1981
30
The Great Fruit Gum Robbery / The Great Gumdrop Robbery (With: Colin McNaughton)
1982
31
The Rain Door
1986
32
The Marzipan Pig
1986
33
The Court of the Winged Serpent (With: Patrick Benson)
The Court of the Winged Serpent (With: Patrick Benson)
1989
34
Monster Film
1989
35
M.O.L.E. (With: Jan Pie?kowski)
M.O.L.E. (With: Jan Pie?kowski)
1993
36
Trouble on Thunder Mountain (With: Quentin Blake)
Trouble on Thunder Mountain (With: Quentin Blake)
1999
37
Jim's Lion (With: Alexis Deacon)
Jim's Lion (With: Alexis Deacon)
2001
38
The Little Brute Family
2011
39
Rosie's Magic Horse (With: Quentin Blake)
Rosie's Magic Horse (With: Quentin Blake)
2012

List of I Can Read Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Secret Three (By: Mildred Myrick)
The Secret Three (By: Mildred Myrick)
1963
2
Wagon Wheels (By: Don Bolognese)
Wagon Wheels (By: Don Bolognese)
1978
3
Oink and Pearl (By: Kay Chorao)
Oink and Pearl (By: Kay Chorao)
1981
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List of I Can Read: Level 2 Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Emmett's Pig (By: Mary Stolz)
Emmett's Pig (By: Mary Stolz)
1959
2
8
Bread and Jam for Frances
1964
3
Kick, Pass, and Run (By: Leonard Kessler)
Kick, Pass, and Run (By: Leonard Kessler)
1966
4
Small Pig (By: Arnold Lobel)
1969
5
Owl at Home (By: Arnold Lobel)
1975
6
Uncle Elephant (By: Arnold Lobel)
1981
7
The Mouse Tales (By: Arnold Lobel)
1990
8
Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (By: Herman Parish)
Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (By: Herman Parish)
2004
9
Amazing Tigers! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Tigers! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2004
10
The Best Seat in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
The Best Seat in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
2005
11
The Best Teacher in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
The Best Teacher in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
2006
12
Amazing Snakes! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Snakes! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2006
13
Amazing Dolphins! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
Amazing Dolphins! (By: Sarah L. Thomson)
2006
14
The Day the Dinosaurs Died (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
The Day the Dinosaurs Died (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
2006
15
After the Dinosaurs (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
After the Dinosaurs (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
2006
16
Flappy and Scrappy (By: Arthur Yorinks)
2009
17
Detective Dinosaur Undercover (By: James Skofield)
Detective Dinosaur Undercover (By: James Skofield)
2009
18
Strike Three, Marley! (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
Strike Three, Marley! (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2010
19
Flat Stanley and the Haunted House (By: Jeff Brown)
2010
20
Cats, Dogs, Hamsters, and Horses (By: Mary Hassinger)
2010
21
Snow Dog Marley (By: John Grogan)
2010
22
The Dog Who Cried Woof (By: John Grogan)
2011
23
Flat Stanley and the Firehouse (By: Jeff Brown)
2011
24
Sea Creatures (By: Anonymous)
Sea Creatures (By: Anonymous)
2011
25
Marley's Big Adventure (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
Marley's Big Adventure (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2011
26
The Best Chef in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
The Best Chef in Second Grade (By: Katharine Kenah)
2011
27
Gilbert, the Surfer Dude (By: Diane deGroat)
Gilbert, the Surfer Dude (By: Diane deGroat)
2011
28
Beyond the Dinosaurs: Monsters of the Air and Sea (By: Charlotte Lewis Brown)
2011
29
Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2011
30
Curious Creatures Down Under (By: Anonymous)
2011
31
Jungle Beasts (By: Anonymous)
Jungle Beasts (By: Anonymous)
2011
32
Barnyard Critters (By: Mary Hassinger)
Barnyard Critters (By: Mary Hassinger)
2011
33
Forest Friends (By: Zondervan)
Forest Friends (By: Zondervan)
2011
34
Pony Scouts: Back in the Saddle (By: Catherine Hapka)
2011
35
Farm Dog (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
Farm Dog (By: Richard Cowdrey, John Grogan)
2011
36
Zack's Alligator and the First Snow (By: Shirley Mozelle)
2011
37
Marley: Not a Peep! (By: John Grogan)
2012
38
Flat Stanley at Bat (By: Jeff Brown)
2012
39
Marley: The Dog Who Ate My Homework (By: John Grogan)
2012
40
Monster School: First Day Frights (By: Dave Keane)
2012
41
Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate (By: Susan Schade)
Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate (By: Susan Schade)
2012
42
Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese (By: Susan Schade)
2012
43
Marley Learns a Lesson (By: John Grogan)
2013
44
Riff Raff: Shiver Me Whiskers! (By: Susan Schade)
2013
45
Flat Stanley Goes Camping (By: Jeff Brown)
2013
46
Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! (By: Susan Schade)
2013
47
Show-and-Tell, Flat Stanley! (By: Jeff Brown)
2014
48
Monster School: The Spooky Sleepover (By: Dave Keane)
2014
49
My Weird School: Talent Show Mix-Up (By: Dan Gutman)
2016
50
My Weird School Goes to the Museum (By: Dan Gutman)
2016
51
Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins (By: Jeff Brown)
2017
52
John F. Kennedy the Brave (By: Sheila Keenan)
John F. Kennedy the Brave (By: Sheila Keenan)
2017
53
Long, Tall Lincoln (By: Jennifer Dussling)
2017
54
My Weird School: Class Pet Mess! (By: Dan Gutman)
2017
55
George Washington: The First President (By: Sarah Albee)
2017
56
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader (By: Sarah Albee)
2018
57
Alexander Hamilton: A Plan for America (By: Sarah Albee)
2018
58
Ben Franklin Thinks Big (By: Sheila Keenan)
Ben Franklin Thinks Big (By: Sheila Keenan)
2018
59
Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter (By: Nadia L. Hohn)
2018
60
The Angry Birds Movie 2: Best Enemies (By: Tomas Palacios)
2019
61
Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips (By: Sarah Albee)
2019
62
Thomas Edison: Lighting the Way (By: Lori Haskins Houran)
2019
63
Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees (By: Sarah Albee)
2020
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List of Russell Hoban Anthologies in Publication Order

Russell Hoban: Biography

Russell Hoban was born on February 4th, 1925. Russell passed away December 13th, 2011 at 86 years old. Russell Hoban was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

Russell Hoban was the author of the Russell Hoban's Picture Books series which consists of 39 novels. The Russell Hoban's Picture Books series started in 1959 with the novel What Does It Do and How Does It Work?. The most recently released novel in the Russell Hoban's Picture Books series was Rosie's Magic Horse which was released in 2012. There are no upcoming novels for the Russell Hoban's Picture Books series.

Russell Hoban: F.A.Q

When was Russell Hoban Born?

Russell Hoban was born on February 4th, 1925.

When did Russell Hoban die?

Russell Hoban died on December 13th, 2011 at 86 years old.

Where was Russell Hoban Born?

Russell Hoban was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, .

What was the first book Russell Hoban wrote?

The first novel written by Russell Hoban was What Does It Do and How Does It Work?, published in 1959.

What was the most recent book Russell Hoban wrote?

Their most recently released work was Rosie's Magic Horse (a short story) on October 1st, 2012.

How many books has Russell Hoban written?

Russell Hoban has written 83 books across 14 series.
  • 2 books in the Arthur Crocodile Series
  • 2 books in the Captain Najork Series
  • 6 books in the Frances the Badger Series
  • 3 books in the Hungry Three Series
  • 2 books in the Jim Hedgehog Series
  • 5 books in the Ponders Series
  • 19 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Russell Hoban's Teen & Young Adult
  • 1 's Children's Books
  • 39 's Picture Books
  • 1 book in the I Can Read: Level 2 Series

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