Kjelgaard, Jim 1910-1959
Overview
| Works: | 185 works in 703 publications in 7 languages and 25,464 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Biography Action and adventure fiction Children's films Adventure stories History Film adaptations Drama Animal films |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Conceptor |
| Classifications: | PZ10.3.K643, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Jim Kjelgaard
Most widely held works by
Jim Kjelgaard
Big Red by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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88 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 4,168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny and his Irish setter roam the Wintapi Wilerness and eventually track down a great outlaw bear
88 editions published between 1945 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 4,168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny and his Irish setter roam the Wintapi Wilerness and eventually track down a great outlaw bear
Irish Red, son of Big Red by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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38 editions published between 1951 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 2,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Called runt, misfit, and troublemaker, Big Red's son Mike escapes from a training kennel to join the two men he loves in their forest retreat and proves he has the intelligence and skill expected of the offspring of a famous Irish setter
38 editions published between 1951 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 2,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Called runt, misfit, and troublemaker, Big Red's son Mike escapes from a training kennel to join the two men he loves in their forest retreat and proves he has the intelligence and skill expected of the offspring of a famous Irish setter
Outlaw red : son of Big Red by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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41 editions published between 1953 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the story of Big Red's prize-winning son, Sean, who won his greatest trophy as an outlaw in the wilderness."
41 editions published between 1953 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,752 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the story of Big Red's prize-winning son, Sean, who won his greatest trophy as an outlaw in the wilderness."
Snow dog by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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33 editions published between 1910 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The adventure of a dog born in the wilderness, left to fend for himself when a black wolf kills his mother and brothers, and finally won over by the trapper his mother had deserted
33 editions published between 1910 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The adventure of a dog born in the wilderness, left to fend for himself when a black wolf kills his mother and brothers, and finally won over by the trapper his mother had deserted
Stormy by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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29 editions published between 1959 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a father is sent to prison, a boy is alone until he finds a dog, and together they fight for their lives against dangerous foes
29 editions published between 1959 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a father is sent to prison, a boy is alone until he finds a dog, and together they fight for their lives against dangerous foes
Wild trek by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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18 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trapper and his dog travel into the Caribou Mountains to rescue a naturalist and a pilot whose plane has been downed in the rugged wilderness of northern Canada
18 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 869 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trapper and his dog travel into the Caribou Mountains to rescue a naturalist and a pilot whose plane has been downed in the rugged wilderness of northern Canada
Haunt Fox by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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15 editions published between 1954 and 2012 in English and held by 825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the story of a Red Fox, of a boy and a dog who hunted him, and of the wilderness where it all happened."
15 editions published between 1954 and 2012 in English and held by 825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is the story of a Red Fox, of a boy and a dog who hunted him, and of the wilderness where it all happened."
The explorations of Père Marquette by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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8 editions published between 1951 and 1958 in 3 languages and held by 719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gives an account of Père Jacques Marquette's nine years as a missionary in North America, including his explorations of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River in the 1670s
8 editions published between 1951 and 1958 in 3 languages and held by 719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gives an account of Père Jacques Marquette's nine years as a missionary in North America, including his explorations of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River in the 1670s
Desert dog by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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10 editions published between 1956 and 2014 in English and held by 655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After his master dies, a champion greyhound chooses the freedom of the desert where his ready intellect is continually challenged in the battle against thirst, hunger, and natural enemies
10 editions published between 1956 and 2014 in English and held by 655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After his master dies, a champion greyhound chooses the freedom of the desert where his ready intellect is continually challenged in the battle against thirst, hunger, and natural enemies
A nose for trouble by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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17 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom Rainse acquires a horse and a dog, and finds himself suddenly immersed in a wilderness feud that requires all his skills and outdoor wisdom to resolve
17 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom Rainse acquires a horse and a dog, and finds himself suddenly immersed in a wilderness feud that requires all his skills and outdoor wisdom to resolve
The coming of the Mormons by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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6 editions published between 1953 and 1958 in English and held by 641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief history of the Mormons in America: their journey westward, their founding of Salt Lake City, and their influence on and development of the West
6 editions published between 1953 and 1958 in English and held by 641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief history of the Mormons in America: their journey westward, their founding of Salt Lake City, and their influence on and development of the West
Lion hound by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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19 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in English and Czech and held by 629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A big, smart and slaughterous mountain lion is a challenge for two experienced lion hunters, a boy much interested in hunting and dogs, and a pack of hounds including an experienced leader and an excellent young hound
19 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in English and Czech and held by 629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A big, smart and slaughterous mountain lion is a challenge for two experienced lion hunters, a boy much interested in hunting and dogs, and a pack of hounds including an experienced leader and an excellent young hound
Wolf Brother by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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6 editions published between 1957 and 1963 in English and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Apache brave who has been educated among the white men returns to his tribe, now confined to the reservation, and is forced by an unfortunate meeting with an American Army sergeant to take refuge with an infamous renegade band
6 editions published between 1957 and 1963 in English and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Apache brave who has been educated among the white men returns to his tribe, now confined to the reservation, and is forced by an unfortunate meeting with an American Army sergeant to take refuge with an infamous renegade band
The black fawn by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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8 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in English and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young orphan boy goes to live with an old couple on a farm, where he learns to hunt and fish
8 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in English and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young orphan boy goes to live with an old couple on a farm, where he learns to hunt and fish
Swamp cat by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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8 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in English and held by 456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Louisiana swamps, a seventeen-year-old boy and a cat try to protect his muskrats from predators, animal and human
8 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in English and held by 456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the Louisiana swamps, a seventeen-year-old boy and a cat try to protect his muskrats from predators, animal and human
Boomerang hunter by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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12 editions published between 1960 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Aboriginal youth and his wild dog seek food for their hungry tribe whose lands are ridden with drought
12 editions published between 1960 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Aboriginal youth and his wild dog seek food for their hungry tribe whose lands are ridden with drought
The lost wagon by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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8 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe Tower has never been more than fifty miles from his birthplace until he and his family venture out along the Oregon Trail to look for a new life
8 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe Tower has never been more than fifty miles from his birthplace until he and his family venture out along the Oregon Trail to look for a new life
Fire-hunter by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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10 editions published between 1951 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the days of saber-tooth tigers and wooly mammoths, Hawk, the chief spear-maker of his tribe is abandoned by his people and courageously meets the savage wilderness with new ideas and weapons
10 editions published between 1951 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the days of saber-tooth tigers and wooly mammoths, Hawk, the chief spear-maker of his tribe is abandoned by his people and courageously meets the savage wilderness with new ideas and weapons
Two dogs and a horse by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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8 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three short stories of untamed animals who grow to trust the men who offer friendship. Grades 6-8
8 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three short stories of untamed animals who grow to trust the men who offer friendship. Grades 6-8
The story of Geronimo by
Jim Kjelgaard(
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10 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of Geronimo, chief of the southern Chiricahua band of Apache Indians, who rose to leadership through the ranks and [who] plundered the Arizona countryside for many years before accepting the white man's treaty
10 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of Geronimo, chief of the southern Chiricahua band of Apache Indians, who rose to leadership through the ranks and [who] plundered the Arizona countryside for many years before accepting the white man's treaty
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Adventure stories Apache Indians Apache Indians--Kings and rulers Arizona Australia Bears Cats Discoveries in geography Dogs Farms Fire engines Fire extinction Fire fighters Foxes Geronimo, Horses Hounds Human-animal relationships Hunting, Prehistoric Hunting dogs Irish setters Joliet, Louis, Kjelgaard, Jim, Louisiana Marquette, Jacques, Marshes Mississippi River Mormon Church Mormons Muskrat Orphans Outdoor life Pioneers Prehistoric peoples Primitive societies Puma Puma hunting Show dogs Siberian husky Survival Swamps Trappers Trapping United States United States--Oregon National Historic Trail Weapons, Prehistoric Wilderness survival Wildlife conservation Wolves Woolly mammoth
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Alternative Names
Elgard, Jim 1910-1959
Jim Kjelgaard American author
Jim Kjelgaard Amerikaans schrijver (1910-1959)
Jim Kjelgaard amerykański pisarz
Jim Kjelgaard escritor estadounidense
Jim Kjelgaard US-amerikanischer schriftsteller
Kjelgaard, J. 1910-1959
Kjelgaard, J. A. 1910-1959
Kjelgaard, J. (Jim), 1910-1959
Kjelgaard, James Arthur.
Kjelgaard, James Arthur 1910-1959
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