Walter R. Brooks Books in Order
Walter R. Brooks is a celebrated American writer, renowned for his captivating children's books and short stories. Born in Rome, New York on January 9, 1886, Brooks attended the University of Rochester before pursuing a brief stint in homeopathic medicine in New York City. He eventually transitioned to a career in writing, initially producing poems and short stories. His most notable works revolve around Freddy the Pig and his anthropomorphic friends on the "Bean farm" in upstate New York, with 26 books cementing his legacy as a beloved children's author. Brooks' writing also inspired the 1960s television series Mister Ed, based on his short story "Ed Takes the Pledge." Throughout his career, Brooks has demonstrated his versatility through editorial work for notable publications, including The New Yorker.
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Book Series by Walter R. Brooks
- #1AmazonFreddy Goes to Florida(1927)
- #2AmazonFreddy Goes to the North Pole(1930)
- #3AmazonFreddy the Detective(1932)
- #4AmazonThe Story of Freginald(1936)
- #5AmazonThe Clockwork Twin(1937)
- #6AmazonFreddy the Politician(1939)
- #7AmazonFreddy's Cousin Weedly(1940)
- #8AmazonFreddy and the Ignormus(1941)
- #9AmazonFreddy and the Perilous Adventure(1942)
- #10AmazonFreddy and the Bean Home News(1943)
- #11AmazonFreddy and Mr. Camphor(1944)
- #12AmazonFreddy and the Popinjay(1945)
- #13AmazonFreddy the Pied Piper(1946)
- #14AmazonFreddy the Magician(1947)
- #15AmazonFreddy Goes Camping(1948)
- #16AmazonFreddy Plays Football(1949)
- #17AmazonFreddy the Cowboy(1950)
- #18AmazonFreddy Rides Again(1951)
- #19AmazonFreddy the Pilot(1952)
- #20AmazonFreddy and the Space Ship(1953)
- #21AmazonThe Collected Poems of Freddy the Pig(1953)
- #22AmazonFreddy and the Men from Mars(1954)
- #23AmazonFreddy and the Baseball Team from Mars(1955)
- #24AmazonFreddy and Simon the Dictator(1956)
- #25AmazonFreddy and the Flying Saucer Plans(1957)
- #26AmazonFreddy and the Dragon(1958)
- #27AmazonThe Wit and Wisdom of Freddy and His Friends(1999)
- #28AmazonFreddy the Detective / Freddy Goes to Florida Flip Book(2002)
- #29AmazonFreddy Anniversary Collection(2002)
- #30AmazonArt of Freddy(2002)
About Walter R. Brooks
Walter R. Brooks is a celebrated American writer, renowned for his captivating children's books and short stories. Born in Rome, New York on January 9, 1886, Brooks attended the University of Rochester before pursuing a brief stint in homeopathic medicine in New York City. He eventually transitioned to a career in writing, initially producing poems and short stories. His most notable works revolve around Freddy the Pig and his anthropomorphic friends on the "Bean farm" in upstate New York, with 26 books cementing his legacy as a beloved children's author. Brooks' writing also inspired the 1960s television series Mister Ed, based on his short story "Ed Takes the Pledge." Throughout his career, Brooks has demonstrated his versatility through editorial work for notable publications, including The New Yorker.
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