Holt, Kimberly Willis

Overview

Works:	43 works in 218 publications in 8 languages and 25,438 library holdings
Genres:	Bildungsromans Young adult fiction High interest-low vocabulary books Picture books for children
Classifications:	pz7.h74023, 813.54

Publication Timeline

1990 |

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Publications about Kimberly Willis Holt

Publications by Kimberly Willis Holt

Most widely held works about Kimberly Willis Holt

Kimberly Willis Holt Papers undated by Kimberly Willis Holt ( )
Kimberly Willis Holt : an author study from multiple perspectives by Kathryn Lake MacKay ( Book )

Most widely held works by Kimberly Willis Holt

When Zachary Beaver came to town by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
45 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 3,161 libraries worldwide
During the summer of 1971 in a small Texas town, thirteen-year-old Toby and his best friend Cal meet the star of a sideshow act, 600-pound Zachary, the fattest boy in the world.

My Louisiana sky by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
23 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,490 libraries worldwide
Growing up in Saitter, Louisiana, in the 1950s, twelve-year-old Tiger Ann struggles with her feelings about her stern, but loving grandmother, her mentally slow parents, and her good friend and neighbor, Jesse.

Keeper of the night by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
15 editions published between 2003 and 2009 in English and held by 1,847 libraries worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Isabel, a girl living on the island of Guam, and her family try to cope with the suicide of Isabel's mother.

Dancing in Cadillac light by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
16 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,732 libraries worldwide
In 1968, eleven-year-old Jaynell's life in the town of Moon, Texas, is enlivened when her eccentric Grandpap comes to live with her family.

Piper Reed, Navy brat by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
23 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 1,603 libraries worldwide
Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida.

Mister and me by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
17 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,235 libraries worldwide
In a small Louisiana mill town in 1940, Jolene does not want her Momma to marry the logger who is courting her, but it seems that even her most defiantly bad behavior cannot make him go away.

Piper Reed, the great gypsy by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
12 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,064 libraries worldwide
While her father, a Navy Chief, is on ship duty for six months, nine-year-old Piper stays busy with new neighbors, Christmas at a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and especially the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show.

Piper Reed gets a job by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
9 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 982 libraries worldwide
When she discovers the price of the coveted clubhouse, ten-year-old Piper and her fellow Gypsy Club members try to earn the money by creating a birthday-party-planning business.

The water seeker by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
7 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 939 libraries worldwide
Traces the hard life, filled with losses, adversity, and adventure, of Amos, son of a trapper and dowser, from 1833 when his mother dies giving birth to him until 1859, when he has grown up and has a son of his own.

Part of me : stories of a Louisiana family by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
3 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 829 libraries worldwide
Ten stories trace the connections between four generations of one Louisiana family from 1939 when a young girl leaves school to help support her family to 2006 when an eighty-year-old woman embarks on a book tour.

Waiting for Gregory by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 709 libraries worldwide
A young girl eagerly awaits the birth of her baby cousin, while growing more and more confused by the way her relatives answer her questions.

My Louisiana sky ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2002 and 2007 in English and Japanese and held by 667 libraries worldwide
Growing up in Saitter, Louisiana, in the 1950s, twelve-year-old Tiger Ann struggles with her feelings about her stern, but loving grandmother, her mentally slow parents, and her good friend and neighbor, Jesse.

Skinny brown dog by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 662 libraries worldwide
Benny the baker sees no need for a dog in his life, but while his most faithful customer and the children who visit his bakery for "Free cookie day" soon realize he has been adopted by a stray, it takes a heroic deed to convince Benny that the dog belongs with him.

The adventures of Granny Clearwater and Little Critter by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 568 libraries worldwide
As the Clearwaters travel west, fearless Granny and Little Critter are jolted from the horse-drawn wagon and have many exotic adventures before being reunited with the rest of their family. Includes author's notes about the western migration that took place in the United States between 1815 and 1840.

Piper Reed, campfire girl by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
2 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 560 libraries worldwide
Fifth-grader Piper and her sisters are thrilled about their first-ever camping trip until they learn it will be at Halloween, but other Navy families join them, including an annoying new member of the Gypsy Club.

Part of me by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Recording )
9 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 394 libraries worldwide
Ten stories trace the connections between four generations of one Louisiana family from 1939 when a young girl leaves school to help support her family to 2006 when an eighty-year-old woman embarks on a book tour.

Piper Reed, rodeo star by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 319 libraries worldwide
After bidding goodbye to her friends Michael and Nicole, who are moving away, Piper and her sisters spend winter break with their two sets of grandparents in Piney Woods, Louisiana, where Piper learns that the best adventures are the unexpected ones.

Avez-vous vu Zachary Beaver by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
2 editions published in 2002 in French and held by 11 libraries worldwide
Analyse : Roman psychologique (formation).

When Zachary Beaver came to town ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and Japanese and held by 7 libraries worldwide
When Zachary Beaver, the fattest boy in the world, comes to Granger, Texas, he changes the lives of everyone, especially young Toby Wilson.

The dowser's son by Kimberly Willis Holt ( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide
Traces the hard life, filled with losses, adversity, and adventure, of Amos, son of a trapper and dowser, from 1833 when his mother dies giving birth to him until 1859, when he himself has grown up and has a son of his own.