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ⓘ About Deborah Hopkinson
Deborah got her master’s degree and BA from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and worked in academic advancement before becoming a full time writer. Deborah’s favorite part of being a writer is that they continue to learn. She feels particularly lucky to write historical fiction and nonfiction, so whenever she researches something she is learning something new. Writing also challenges her to solve some new issues, whether she is working on a novel, a picture book, or nonfiction. While she doesn’t often get writer’s block, she does get stuck at times. Best way to deal with that is to just walk away from her computer to do some other task or even take a walk or have a shower, maybe go grocery shopping. Somehow, a solution to untangle the writing knot seems to always appear. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Picture Books series, Deborah Hopkinson has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Deborah Hopkinson
The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Deadliest Books series showcases Deborah Hopkinson's mastery of suspense.
The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Deadliest Books series showcases Deborah Hopkinson's mastery of suspense.
The Deadliest Fires Then and Now
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Deadliest Fires Then and Now as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Deadliest Books series showcases Deborah Hopkinson's mastery of suspense.
Sailing for Gold
Sailing for Gold continues the Publication Order of The Klondike Kid Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Long Trail
The Long Trail continues the Publication Order of The Klondike Kid Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Adventure in Gold Town
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Klondike Kid Books with Adventure in Gold Town, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Pioneer Summer
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Prairie Skies Books with Pioneer Summer, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Cabin in the Snow
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Prairie Skies Books with Cabin in the Snow, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Our Kansas Home
Our Kansas Home continues the Publication Order of Prairie Skies Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Into the Firestorm of San Francisco, 1906
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Into the Firestorm of San Francisco, 1906, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Titanic: Voices From the Disaster
Titanic: Voices From the Disaster continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Great Trouble
The Great Trouble continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Bandit's Tale
A Bandit's Tale is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History
Conflict and courage define D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Deborah Hopkinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
How I Became a Spy
How I Became a Spy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
We Had to Be Brave
We Had to Be Brave continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Plot to Kill a Queen
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Plot to Kill a Queen as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Deborah Hopkinson's mastery of suspense.
Birdie's Lighthouse
Birdie's Lighthouse continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Band of Angels
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with A Band of Angels, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Maria's Comet
Maria's Comet continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bluebird Summer
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Bluebird Summer, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Fannie in the Kitchen
Fannie in the Kitchen continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Girl Wonder
Girl Wonder is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
A Packet of Seeds
A Packet of Seeds continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Apples to Oregon
Apples to Oregon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Saving Strawberry Farm
Saving Strawberry Farm is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sweet Land of Liberty
Sweet Land of Liberty continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Michelle
Michelle continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
First Family
First Family continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Home on the Range
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Home on the Range, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Stagecoach Sal
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Stagecoach Sal, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
The Humblebee Hunter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with The Humblebee Hunter, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Annie and Helen
Annie and Helen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Knit Your Bit
Knit Your Bit continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig
Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Follow the Moon Home
Follow the Moon Home continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Steamboat School
Steamboat School is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
A Letter to My Teacher
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with A Letter to My Teacher, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Independence Cake
Independence Cake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen
Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Under the Bodhi Tree
Under the Bodhi Tree is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Carter Reads the Newspaper
Carter Reads the Newspaper continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mindful Day
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Mindful Day, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Butterflies Belong Here
Butterflies Belong Here is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
My Little Golden Book about Betty White
My Little Golden Book about Betty White continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Story of a Story
The Story of a Story is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Only One
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Only One, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred
Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dr. Jonas Salk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Dr. Jonas Salk, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
World War II Close Up
Conflict and courage define World War II Close Up, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Children's Books series by Deborah Hopkinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Pearl Harbor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Pearl Harbor, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Shutting Out the Sky
Shutting Out the Sky continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
From Slave to Soldier
Conflict and courage define From Slave to Soldier, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Deborah Hopkinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
John Adams Speaks for Freedom
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with John Adams Speaks for Freedom, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
Billy and the Rebel
Billy and the Rebel continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Up Before Daybreak
Up Before Daybreak continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Keep On!
Keep On! continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Courage & Defiance
Courage & Defiance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Dive!
Dive! continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History
Conflict and courage define D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Deborah Hopkinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
We Had to Be Brave
We Had to Be Brave continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Thanks to Frances Perkins
Thanks to Frances Perkins is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
We Must Not Forget
We Must Not Forget is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Race Against Death
A gripping mystery unfolds in Race Against Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Deborah Hopkinson's mastery of suspense.
Hear My Sorrow: The Diary of Angela Denoto, a Shirtwaist Worker, New York City 1909
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dear America Books with Hear My Sorrow: The Diary of Angela Denoto, a Shirtwaist Worker, New York City 1909, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Little Golden Book Biography Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett continues the Publication Order of Little Golden Book Biography Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Little Golden Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
My Little Golden Book about Betty White
My Little Golden Book about Betty White continues the Publication Order of Little Golden Books Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Little Golden Books Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Dr. Jonas Salk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Little Golden Books Books with Dr. Jonas Salk, another outstanding contribution from Deborah Hopkinson.
From Slave to Soldier
Conflict and courage define From Slave to Soldier, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Ready-to-Read Level 3 Books series by Deborah Hopkinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony continues the Publication Order of Ready-to-Read Level 3 Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
What Is the Women's Rights Movement?
What Is the Women's Rights Movement? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of What Was...? Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Deborah Hopkinson have come to expect.
Who Was Charles Darwin?
Who Was Charles Darwin? continues the Publication Order of Who Was/Is...? Books story arc with Deborah Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Deborah Hopkinson?
Deborah Hopkinson is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 78 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Deadliest Books, Publication Order of The Klondike Kid Books, Publication Order of Prairie Skies Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Deborah Hopkinson series to start with?
For readers new to Deborah Hopkinson's work, the Publication Order of Picture Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 35 books. Begin with Birdie's Lighthouse to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Deborah Hopkinson written?
Deborah Hopkinson has written over 78 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Deborah Hopkinson books in order?
Yes, reading Deborah Hopkinson's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Deborah Hopkinson write in?
Deborah Hopkinson writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 78 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Deborah Hopkinson's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Deborah Hopkinson's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Deborah Hopkinson's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Deborah Hopkinson's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Picture Books series. The first book, Birdie's Lighthouse, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.