author
Louis Dodge
1870–1952
A prolific American writer of novels, short stories, and children's books, he moved easily between serious adult fiction and memorable stories for younger readers. He is now best remembered for Bonnie May, the 1916 novel that later became a silent film.
3 Audiobooks
Bonnie May
by Louis Dodge
Everychild : A story which the old may interpret to the young and which the young may interpret to the old
by Louis Dodge
Children of the desert
by Louis Dodge
About the author
Born in Burlington, Iowa, in 1870, Louis Dodge built a varied literary career that stretched across journalism, fiction, and editorial work. As a young man he worked in his father's printing business, and later spent years as a newspaper reporter, critic, and editorial writer before turning more fully to books.
Dodge wrote both adult and children's fiction, with works including Bonnie May, Everychild, Whispers, and Children of the Desert. His writing often combined a clear storytelling style with an interest in character and feeling, which helped make him a steady presence in early 20th-century American publishing.
He also served during the Spanish-American War era, an experience that became part of the story of his early career. Louis Dodge died in 1952 in California, leaving behind a body of work that still circulates through public-domain libraries and audiobook collections.