Jim Kjelgaard Books in Order
Jim Kjelgaard is a renowned American author of young adult literature. Born in New York City, he has penned more than forty novels that continue to captivate readers worldwide. His most iconic work, "Big Red," published in 1945, achieved massive success, selling 225,000 copies by 1956 and inspiring a 1962 Walt Disney film adaptation. Kjelgaard's writing often centered around his affection for dogs and wild animals, frequently featuring animal protagonists and narrated from their unique perspectives. His distinctive storytelling style has left a lasting impact on the literary world.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Jim Kjelgaard
- #1AmazonForest Patrol(1941)
- #2AmazonRebel Siege(1943)
- #3AmazonBuckskin Brigade(1947)
- #4AmazonSnow Dog(1948)
- #5AmazonKalak of the Ice(1949)
- #6AmazonA Nose For Trouble(1949)
- #7AmazonChip, the Dam Builder(1950)
- #8AmazonWild Trek(1950)
- #9AmazonThe Explorations of Père Marquette(1951)
- #10AmazonFire-Hunter(1951)
- #11AmazonTrailing Trouble(1952)
- #12AmazonThe coming of the Mormons;(1953)
- #13AmazonThe Spell of the White Sturgeon(1953)
- #14AmazonCracker Barrel Trouble Shooter(1954)
- #15AmazonHaunt Fox(1954)
- #16AmazonLion Hound(1955)
- #17AmazonThe Lost Wagon(1955)
- #18AmazonDesert Dog(1956)
- #19AmazonTrading Jeff and His Dog(1956)
- #20AmazonDouble Challenge(1957)
- #21AmazonSwamp Cat(1957)
- #22AmazonWe Were There at the Oklahoma Land Run(1957)
- #23AmazonWildlife Cameraman(1957)
- #24AmazonWolf Brother(1957)
- #25AmazonThe Black Fawn(1958)
- #26AmazonThe Land is Bright(1958)
- #27AmazonRescue Dog of the High Pass(1958)
- #28AmazonThe Story of Geronimo(1958)
- #29AmazonHi Jolly!(1959)
- #30AmazonStormy(1959)
- #31AmazonBoomerang Hunter(1960)
- #32AmazonThe Duck-Footed Hound(1960)
- #33AmazonUlysses and His Woodland Zoo(1960)
- #34AmazonTigre(1961)
- #35AmazonHidden Trail(1962)
- #36AmazonTwo Dogs and a Horse(1964)
- #37AmazonFurious Moose of the Wilderness(1965)
- #38AmazonDave and his Dog Mulligan(1966)
- #39AmazonCoyote Song(1969)
- #40AmazonRebel Horse(1980)
- #41AmazonThe Hunter Returns (With: David Drake)(1991)
About Jim Kjelgaard
Jim Kjelgaard is a renowned American author of young adult literature. Born in New York City, he has penned more than forty novels that continue to captivate readers worldwide. His most iconic work, "Big Red," published in 1945, achieved massive success, selling 225,000 copies by 1956 and inspiring a 1962 Walt Disney film adaptation. Kjelgaard's writing often centered around his affection for dogs and wild animals, frequently featuring animal protagonists and narrated from their unique perspectives. His distinctive storytelling style has left a lasting impact on the literary world.
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