author
Ruth Ogden
1853–1927
Writing under the name Ruth Ogden, she became a popular American author of children's fiction in the late 19th century, often blending lively storytelling with historical settings. Her books introduced young readers to adventure, loyalty, and everyday courage.
6 Audiobooks
Tattine
by Ruth Ogden
A Little Queen of Hearts: An International Story
by Ruth Ogden
Little Homespun
by Ruth Ogden
Courage A story wherein every one comes to the conclusion that the Courage in question proved a courage worth having
by Ruth Ogden
His Little Royal Highness
by Ruth Ogden
About the author
Ruth Ogden was the pen name of Fannie Ogden Ide (December 27, 1853 – July 2, 1927), an American writer best known for children's and juvenile fiction. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and published widely in the late 1800s, building a reputation for stories that were warm, energetic, and accessible to younger readers.
Her best-known books include A Loyal Little Red-Coat, Courage, A Little Queen of Hearts, His Little Royal Highness, and Loyal Hearts and True. Several of her stories drew on historical themes, which helped give her fiction a sense of adventure while still keeping the focus on young characters and family life.
Today, she is remembered as one of the many authors who helped shape popular American children's reading in the Victorian era. Some of her work remains available through public-domain and digital library collections, which has helped keep her stories in circulation for modern readers.