Walter R. Brooks

1886–1958

1 series 26 books in order

Walter Rollin Brooks (January 9, 1886 – August 17, 1958) was an American writer best known for his children's books featuring Freddy the Pig and other anthropomorphic animal characters living at the Bean Farm in upstate New York. He also wrote short stories about Mister Ed, a talking horse, which were adapted into a television show after his death. Brooks' work focused on animal characters with human traits and behaviors, and his stories were intended for young readers. He was active in the early to mid-20th century.

Born: 1886
Known for: Freddy the Pig

Series by Walter R. Brooks

Freddy the Pig

26 books in order · 1927–1958

Freddy Goes to Florida

1927 · Walter R. Brooks

A funny children's book in which a group of farm animals decide to travel to Florida for the winter because their barn is cold. Along the way they…
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Freddy Goes to the North Pole

1930 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy Goes to the North Pole is the second book in the Freddy the Pig series by Walter R. Brooks. It recounts the animals of the Bean Farm embarking…
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Freddy the Detective

1932 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy the Detective is a 1932 book by Walter R. Brooks. It is book 3 of the series Freddy the Pig.
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Freddy and Freginald

1936 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy and Freginald is a 1936 book by Walter R. Brooks. It is book 4 of the series Freddy the Pig.
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Freddy and the Clockwork Twin

1937 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy and the Clockwork Twin is a 1937 book by Walter R. Brooks. It is book 5 of the series Freddy the Pig.
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Freddy The Politician

1939 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy the Politician (1939) is the sixth book in the humorous children's series Freddy the Pig by Walter R. Brooks. The story follows the animals on…
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Freddy's Cousin Weedly

1940 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy's Cousin Weedly is a 1940 book by Walter R. Brooks. It is book 7 of the series Freddy the Pig.
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Freddy and the Ignormus

1941 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy and the Ignormus (1941) is the eighth book in the humorous children's series Freddy the Pig by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Wiese.…
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Freddy and the Perilous Adventure

1942 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy and the Perilous Adventure (1942) is the ninth book in the humorous children's series Freddy the Pig by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt…
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Freddy and the Bean Home News

1943 · Walter R. Brooks

Freddy and the Bean Home News (1943) is the tenth book in the humorous children's series Freddy the Pig by American author Walter R. Brooks,…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Walter R. Brooks written?

We list 26 books by Walter R. Brooks across 1 series, published between 1927–1958 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Walter R. Brooks's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Freddy Goes to Florida.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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