Kehret, Peg
Overview
| Works: | 149 works in 663 publications in 1 language and 43,528 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Thrillers (Fiction) Detective and mystery fiction Ghost stories Biographies Autobiographies Action and adventure fiction Anecdotes Juvenile works |
| Roles: | Author, Librettist |
| Classifications: | PZ7.K2518, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Peg Kehret
- Small steps : the year I got polio by Peg Kehret( Book )
- Animals welcome : a life of reading, writing, and rescue by Peg Kehret( Book )
- Five pages a day : a writer's journey by Peg Kehret( Book )
- Small steps : the year I got polio by Peg Kehret( )
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Most widely held works by
Peg Kehret
Runaway twin by
Peg Kehret(
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12 editions published between 2009 and 2018 in English and held by 3,207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Sunny, accompanied by a stray dog, takes advantage of a windfall to travel from her Nebraska foster home to Enumclaw, Washington, to find the twin sister from whom she was separated at age three
12 editions published between 2009 and 2018 in English and held by 3,207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Sunny, accompanied by a stray dog, takes advantage of a windfall to travel from her Nebraska foster home to Enumclaw, Washington, to find the twin sister from whom she was separated at age three
Abduction! by
Peg Kehret(
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13 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 2,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Bonnie has a feeling of foreboding on the very day that her six-year-old brother Matt and their dog Pookie are abducted, and she becomes involved in a major search effort as well as a frightening adventure
13 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 2,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Bonnie has a feeling of foreboding on the very day that her six-year-old brother Matt and their dog Pookie are abducted, and she becomes involved in a major search effort as well as a frightening adventure
Trapped by
Peg Kehret(
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11 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 1,938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his owner, Alex, finds an illegal animal trap in the woods, Pete the cat faces grave danger as he tries to help his human friends find the culprit who set the trap
11 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 1,938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his owner, Alex, finds an illegal animal trap in the woods, Pete the cat faces grave danger as he tries to help his human friends find the culprit who set the trap
Earthquake terror by
Peg Kehret(
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20 editions published between 1996 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an earthquake hits the isolated island in northern California where his family had been camping, twelve-year-old Jonathan Palmer must find a way to keep himself, his partially paralyzed younger sister, and their dog alive until help arrives
20 editions published between 1996 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an earthquake hits the isolated island in northern California where his family had been camping, twelve-year-old Jonathan Palmer must find a way to keep himself, his partially paralyzed younger sister, and their dog alive until help arrives
The ghost's grave by
Peg Kehret(
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14 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apprehensive about spending the summer in Washington State with his Aunt Ethel when his parents get an overseas job, twelve-year-old Josh soon finds adventure when he meets the ghost of a coal miner
14 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apprehensive about spending the summer in Washington State with his Aunt Ethel when his parents get an overseas job, twelve-year-old Josh soon finds adventure when he meets the ghost of a coal miner
Shelter dogs : amazing stories of adopted strays by
Peg Kehret(
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13 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the stories of eight stray dogs that were adopted from animal shelters and went on to become service dogs, actors, and heroes
13 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the stories of eight stray dogs that were adopted from animal shelters and went on to become service dogs, actors, and heroes
Escaping the giant wave by
Peg Kehret(
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20 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in English and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an earthquake creates a tsunami while thirteen-year-old Kyle is babysitting his sister during a family vacation at a Pacific Coast resort, he tries to save himself, his sister, and a boy who has bullied him for years
20 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in English and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an earthquake creates a tsunami while thirteen-year-old Kyle is babysitting his sister during a family vacation at a Pacific Coast resort, he tries to save himself, his sister, and a boy who has bullied him for years
Horror at the haunted house by
Peg Kehret(
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11 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While acting in a play held in a historic old house, Ellen is contacted by the ghost of a former resident, who seems to be protecting the collection of antique Wedgwood dishes on display there
11 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While acting in a play held in a historic old house, Ellen is contacted by the ghost of a former resident, who seems to be protecting the collection of antique Wedgwood dishes on display there
Stolen children by
Peg Kehret(
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11 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fourteen-year-old Amy's excitement over her first babysitting job ends when she and her three-year-old charge are kidnapped, but a daily videorecording sent to little Kendra's parents allows Amy to send clues, in hopes of being rescued before the kidnappers decide they no longer need her
11 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fourteen-year-old Amy's excitement over her first babysitting job ends when she and her three-year-old charge are kidnapped, but a daily videorecording sent to little Kendra's parents allows Amy to send clues, in hopes of being rescued before the kidnappers decide they no longer need her
Spy cat by
Peg Kehret(
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11 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 1,224 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of burglaries in their quiet community upsets Alex's family, particularly his younger brother Benjie, but the bad guys are no match for the very protective family cat and Benjie's "spy" skills
11 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 1,224 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of burglaries in their quiet community upsets Alex's family, particularly his younger brother Benjie, but the bad guys are no match for the very protective family cat and Benjie's "spy" skills
The stranger next door by
Peg Kehret(
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14 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 1,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clever cat's heroism helps two twelve-year-old boys become friends after their families, one of which is in a witness protection program, move to neighboring houses in Hilltop, Washington
14 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 1,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clever cat's heroism helps two twelve-year-old boys become friends after their families, one of which is in a witness protection program, move to neighboring houses in Hilltop, Washington
Cages by
Peg Kehret(
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18 editions published between 1991 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After losing an acting role and fighting with her alcoholic stepfather, Kit is arrested for shoplifting and ordered to work, as part of her sentence, at an animal shelter
18 editions published between 1991 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After losing an acting role and fighting with her alcoholic stepfather, Kit is arrested for shoplifting and ordered to work, as part of her sentence, at an animal shelter
Ghost dog secrets by
Peg Kehret(
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10 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sixth-grader Rusty, determined to help an injured dog that is chained outdoors in frigid weather, calls animal control then takes matters into his own hands, aided by his best friend and a ghost collie that leads Rusty to an even deeper secret. Includes instructions for knitting cat blankets
10 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sixth-grader Rusty, determined to help an injured dog that is chained outdoors in frigid weather, calls animal control then takes matters into his own hands, aided by his best friend and a ghost collie that leads Rusty to an even deeper secret. Includes instructions for knitting cat blankets
Danger at the fair by
Peg Kehret(
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14 editions published between 1995 and 2002 in English and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ellen receives a spirit message during a séance at the county fair, warning that her brother Corey is in danger and that she must rescue him
14 editions published between 1995 and 2002 in English and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ellen receives a spirit message during a séance at the county fair, warning that her brother Corey is in danger and that she must rescue him
Terror at the zoo by
Peg Kehret(
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15 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and held by 1,070 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Ellen and her younger brother Corey are excited about their overnight camp-out at the zoo, until they discover that they are locked inside with a desperate escaped convict
15 editions published between 1992 and 2002 in English and held by 1,070 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Ellen and her younger brother Corey are excited about their overnight camp-out at the zoo, until they discover that they are locked inside with a desperate escaped convict
I'm not who you think I am by
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9 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in English and held by 1,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Ginger becomes the target of a disturbed woman who believes that she is her dead daughter
9 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in English and held by 1,036 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Ginger becomes the target of a disturbed woman who believes that she is her dead daughter
Don't tell anyone by
Peg Kehret(
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10 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 1,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Megan makes daily visits to a vacant field to feed a group of feral cats. Then she learns that an apartment complex will be built there soon. Can Megan rescue the cats before the bulldozer levels their home? Megan's efforts to save the cats lead her into danger when she inadvertently thwarts the plans of an ex-convict who had depended on the money from the construction job to cover up his criminal dealings. He kidnaps Megan and takes her with him on a perilous nighttime flight in a stolen hot-air balloon. When the balloon lands in the wilderness, Megan has only her wits to help her escape
10 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 1,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Megan makes daily visits to a vacant field to feed a group of feral cats. Then she learns that an apartment complex will be built there soon. Can Megan rescue the cats before the bulldozer levels their home? Megan's efforts to save the cats lead her into danger when she inadvertently thwarts the plans of an ex-convict who had depended on the money from the construction job to cover up his criminal dealings. He kidnaps Megan and takes her with him on a perilous nighttime flight in a stolen hot-air balloon. When the balloon lands in the wilderness, Megan has only her wits to help her escape
Nightmare mountain by
Peg Kehret(
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11 editions published between 1989 and 1999 in English and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Molly's visit to her aunt and uncle's llama ranch in the state of Washington leads her into unexpected danger and suspense
11 editions published between 1989 and 1999 in English and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Molly's visit to her aunt and uncle's llama ranch in the state of Washington leads her into unexpected danger and suspense
The richest kids in town by
Peg Kehret(
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6 editions published between 1994 and 1997 in English and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New to town and homesick for his old life, fourth-grader Peter teams up with a classmate to earn money for a trip to his old hometown but all their moneymaking schemes have unexpected results
6 editions published between 1994 and 1997 in English and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New to town and homesick for his old life, fourth-grader Peter teams up with a classmate to earn money for a trip to his old hometown but all their moneymaking schemes have unexpected results
Winning monologs for young actors : 65 honest-to-life characterizations to delight young actors and audiences of all ages by
Peg Kehret(
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4 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of sixty-five monologues providing young performers with a variety of audition pieces reflecting situations both serious and comic
4 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of sixty-five monologues providing young performers with a variety of audition pieces reflecting situations both serious and comic
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Animal rescue Animal shelters Animal welfare Aunts Babysitters Brothers and sisters Burglary Cats Coal miners Courage Criminals Detective and mystery stories Diseases Dog adoption Dogs Earthquakes Escapes Families Fathers and sons Fear Foster home care Friendship Ghost stories Girls Haunted houses Health Human-animal relationships Kehret, Peg Kidnapping Kidnapping victims Moving, Household Natural disasters Oregon--Pacific Coast Paralysis People with disabilities Physicians Poliomyelitis--Patients Runaway teenagers Shoplifting Sisters Survival Teenagers Trapping Tsunamis Twins United States Voyages and travels Washington (State) Washington (State)--Seattle Wedgwood ware
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Alternative Names
Kehret, Margaret Ann
Peg Kehret American children's writer
Peg Kehret Amerikaans schrijfster
Peg Kehret amerikansk författare
Peg Kehret amerikansk skribent
Peg Kehret escriptora de literatura infantil estatunidenca
Peg Kehret escritora de literatura infantil estadounidense
Peg Kehret shkrimtare për fëmijë amerikane
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