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Dec 6, 1910 — Jul 12, 1959· 48 yrs

UNITED STATES AUTHOR · FICTION · CHILDREN

Jim Kjelgaard

Also known as: Kjelgaard Jim, J Kjelgaard

25
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3.8
AVG RATING (17)
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James Arthur Kjelgaard was an American author of young adult literature. He is the author of more than forty novels, the most famous of which is 1945's Big Red. - Wikipedia

New York City, United States
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The bull Danny was trailing had travelled slowly for the last mile.

— from Big Red, 1945

Most acclaimed

#2

Haunt Fox

1954

3.0 (2)

This was an engaging and fun read from cover to cover. Star is a young fox with wits and brains to match or exceed the humans and dogs in his home area. Due to having an uncanny ability to confound those who hunt him, and leaving six-toed tracks in the snow, local trapper Dade Matson refers to Star as a Ha'nt (Haunt/ghost) fox. The name sticks, and those who enjoy running their dogs against a fox take up the challenge. Realistic, but not explicit, this is a thoroughly entertaining story for kids or adults.

#1

Fire-Hunter

1951

3.0 (2)

I first read this book in grade school in the 60's. It's set in a pre-historic setting and the main character is banned from his clan and is forced to survive on his own until he saves a woman who he finds alone on his quest for food. The main character learns many inovations to improve his hunting skills and therefore his survival. One of his most noteworthy inventions is the spear thrower, which increases the range of his spears and also the power they deliver to the game he kills. I recently acquired another copy of this book and enjoyed reading it, again.

#3

Big Red

1945

4.0 (1)

All about Man o' War, the great racing champion, complete with labor-of-love pencil portraits and the comments of many who knew the gallant horse.

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