Jim Kjelgaard

Jim Kjelgaard wrote more than forty extremely popular novels for children. He incorporated into his books his two great loves -nature and animals. He spent much of his childhood living on farms in the Allegheny Mountain Range in Pennsylvania. This wild country and his experiences of the animals he knew and loved come alive on the pages of his books. The Spell of the White Sturgeon (1953), The Lost Wagon (1955), Trading Jeff and his Dog (1956), Double Challenge (1957), We Were There at th

The Lost Wagon is a novel written by Jim Kjelgaard. The story is set in the American West during the 1800s and follows a young boy named Chip who is traveling with his family in a covered wagon. When their wagon breaks down in the middle of the wilderness, Chip's father sets out to find help, leaving Chip and his mother stranded with no food or water. As Chip and his mother struggle to survive, they encounter a group of Native Americans who offer to help them. Despite his initial fear, Chip learns to trust the natives and develops a strong bond with a young boy named Little Buck. Together, they set out to find Chip's father and bring him back to the stranded wagon. Throughout the novel, Kjelgaard explores themes of survival, trust, and the importance of community. The Lost Wagon is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""We Were There At The Oklahoma Land Run"" is a historical fiction book written by Jim Kjelgaard. The story is set in 1889 during the Oklahoma Land Run, where thousands of people raced to claim land in the newly opened territory. The book follows the journey of two brothers, Jack and Bob, who leave their home in Kansas to participate in the land run. Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, including a young girl named Sally and a Native American named Lone Wolf. The brothers face many challenges during the land run, including dealing with dishonest land agents and competing with other settlers for the best land. Despite the difficulties, Jack and Bob are determined to claim their own piece of land and start a new life. The book provides an exciting and educational look into this important moment in American history. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Story of Geronimo is a historical biography written by Jim Kjelgaard. The book tells the story of Geronimo, one of the most famous Native American leaders of the Apache tribe. Geronimo was born in 1829 in what is now New Mexico and lived a life of constant conflict with the US government and settlers who were encroaching on Apache lands. Despite numerous treaties and promises made by the US government, Geronimo and his people were repeatedly forced from their homes and onto reservations. The book chronicles Geronimo's life from his early years as a warrior, through his struggles against the US Army and his eventual surrender, to his time as a prisoner of war and his later years as a celebrity and advocate for Native American rights. Kjelgaard's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed look at Geronimo's life and the historical context in which he lived. Overall, The Story of Geronimo is a fascinating and well-written biography that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of one of the most famous Native American leaders in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Allan Marley and his father have lived together in the untamed wilderness of the Beaver Flowage all their lives. But when Mr. Marley is jailed because of a bitter feud, Allan suddenly finds himself on his own. Then he meets Stormy, an outlaw dog who has been accused of turning on his owner. Allan knows that the big black retriever has been mistreated, and he works hard to win the noble dog's trust and affection. As allies, Allan and Stormy overcome every danger they encounter in the unpredictable wilderness...but can their bond protect Allan from the viciousness of his father's human enemies?

The steel-gray Husky Chiri was just a puppy when he watched the black wolf kill his mother and two brothers. Left alone inthe snow-covered land oof the coyote, caribou, and gizzly, Chiri learned to fend for himself, to hunt and survive by his keen instinct and natural intelligence. Now full-grown and full of courage and cunning, Chiri forms a tentative bond with trapper Link Stevens, the only human he's ever learned to trust. But the Husky knows that one day soon he will have to face the black wolf again--and this time only one of them will survive.