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Matthew Hope Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Matthew Hope books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Matthew Hope series? Start with "Goldilocks" (1976) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Matthew Hope reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Goldilocks
1976
Rumpelstiltskin
1981
Beauty and the Beast
1982
Jack and the Beanstalk
1984
Snow White and Rose Red
1985
Cinderella
1986
Puss in Boots
1987
The House That Jack Built
1988
Three Blind Mice
1990
Mary, Mary
1991
There Was A Little Girl
1994
Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear
1996
The Last Best Hope
1998
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