Holt, Kimberly Willis
Overview
| Works: | 97 works in 431 publications in 5 languages and 27,060 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Historical fiction History Epistolary fiction High interest-low vocabulary books Bildungsromans Drama Children's television programs Tall tales |
| Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay |
| Classifications: | PZ7, FIC |
Publication Timeline
.
Most widely held works about
Kimberly Willis Holt
- Something about the author( )
- Family collector's set( Visual )
- The Derby stallion ; The power within ; When Zachary Beaver came to town ; A horse for Danny( Visual )
- My Louisiana sky by Kimberly Willis Holt( Visual )
- Kimberly Willis Holt : an author study from multiple perspectives by Kathryn Lake MacKay( )
- Kimberly Willis Holt Papers by Kimberly Willis Holt( )
more
fewer
Most widely held works by
Kimberly Willis Holt
When Zachary Beaver came to town by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
52 editions published between 1999 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 3,618 WorldCat member 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
52 editions published between 1999 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 3,618 WorldCat member 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
)
24 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Growing up in Saitter, Louisiana in the 1950's, 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
24 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Growing up in Saitter, Louisiana in the 1950's, 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
Piper Reed, Navy brat by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
15 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,822 WorldCat member 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
15 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,822 WorldCat member 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
Keeper of the night by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
12 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 1,583 WorldCat member 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
12 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 1,583 WorldCat member 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
)
15 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,473 WorldCat member 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
15 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,473 WorldCat member 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
Dear Hank Williams by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and held by 1,159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Rippling Creek, Louisiana, in 1948, eleven-year-old Tate writes letters to her favorite country singer, sharing her dreams of becoming a singer and revealing that her mother is in prison
7 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and held by 1,159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Rippling Creek, Louisiana, in 1948, eleven-year-old Tate writes letters to her favorite country singer, sharing her dreams of becoming a singer and revealing that her mother is in prison
Mister and me by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and German and held by 1,129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jolene's family was just Momma and Grandpa until big, loud Leroy Redfield started taking Momma dancing. Jolene refuses to call him anything but "Mister." Without a name, he isn't a real person to her. But then Jolene learns that Mister wants to marry Momma. Is there anything Jolene can do to make him go away' "The warmth and love in the Johnson household envelops the novel ... Jolene's willingness to face the uncertainties of her future may well give courage to readers confronting sea changes of their own."--Publishers Weekly Awards: (New York Public Library "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing" (A Texas Bluebonnet Master List Book
12 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and German and held by 1,129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jolene's family was just Momma and Grandpa until big, loud Leroy Redfield started taking Momma dancing. Jolene refuses to call him anything but "Mister." Without a name, he isn't a real person to her. But then Jolene learns that Mister wants to marry Momma. Is there anything Jolene can do to make him go away' "The warmth and love in the Johnson household envelops the novel ... Jolene's willingness to face the uncertainties of her future may well give courage to readers confronting sea changes of their own."--Publishers Weekly Awards: (New York Public Library "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing" (A Texas Bluebonnet Master List Book
Piper Reed, the great gypsy by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 946 WorldCat member 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
5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 946 WorldCat member 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
The water seeker by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
6 editions published between 2009 and 2012 in English and held by 916 WorldCat member 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
6 editions published between 2009 and 2012 in English and held by 916 WorldCat member 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
Piper Reed gets a job by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
3 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 895 WorldCat member 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
3 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 895 WorldCat member 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
Piper Reed, campfire girl by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
4 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 828 WorldCat member 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
4 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 828 WorldCat member 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
Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
9 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the sudden death of her parents, Stevie, thirteen, is sent to live at a rundown motel, where she charms everyone except her estranged grandfather
9 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the sudden death of her parents, Stevie, thirteen, is sent to live at a rundown motel, where she charms everyone except her estranged grandfather
Piper Reed, Navy brat by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Recording
)
16 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 777 WorldCat member 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
16 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 777 WorldCat member 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
Part of me : stories of a Louisiana family by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 716 WorldCat member 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
10 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 716 WorldCat member 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
Skinny brown dog by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
9 editions published between 2007 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 672 WorldCat member 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
9 editions published between 2007 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 672 WorldCat member 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
)
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 657 WorldCat member 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
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 657 WorldCat member 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
Piper Reed, rodeo star by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 655 WorldCat member 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
7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 655 WorldCat member 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
When Zachary Beaver came to town by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Recording
)
23 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 647 WorldCat member 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
23 editions published between 1999 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 647 WorldCat member 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
Piper Reed, forever friend by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
8 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten-year-old Piper moves yet again when her father, who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, gets assigned to Norfolk, Virginia, and although the move takes a bit of adjustment, she soon makes friends with the girl next door and catches up with old friends too
8 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten-year-old Piper moves yet again when her father, who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, gets assigned to Norfolk, Virginia, and although the move takes a bit of adjustment, she soon makes friends with the girl next door and catches up with old friends too
Waiting for Gregory by
Kimberly Willis Holt(
Book
)
4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 609 WorldCat member 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
4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 609 WorldCat member 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
more
fewer
Audience Level
| 0 |
 |
1 | ||
| Kids | General | Special | ||
Related Identities
Useful Links
Associated Subjects
African Americans Bakeries Best friends Birthdays Business enterprises Camping Childbirth City and town life Clubs Death Dogs Dowsing Families Fathers and sons Florida Florida--Pensacola Friendship Frontier and pioneer life Gardens Grandfathers Grandmothers Grandparents Grief Guam Halloween Louisiana Lumbermen Mental retardation Motels Moving, Household Old age Orphans Overland journeys to the Pacific Overweight persons Overweight teenagers Parent and child Parents with mental disabilities Parties People with mental disabilities Pet shows Reed, Piper (Fictitious character) Remarriage Schools Singing Sisters Tall tales Texas United States.--Navy Western stories Williams, Hank,
Covers
Alternative Names
Holt, Kimberly Willis.
Kimberly Willis Holt Amerikaans schrijfster
Kimberly Willis Holt amerikansk författare
Kimberly Willis Holt amerikansk skribent
Kimberly Willis Holt auteure de littérature d'enfance américaine
Kimberly Willis Holt escritora de literatura infantil estadounidense
Willis-Holt, Kimberly
کیمبرلی ویلیس هالت نویسنده آمریکایی
홀트, 킴벌리 윌리스
ホルト, キンバリー・ウィリス
Languages