author
Jim Kjelgaard
1910–1959
Best known for stories that brought dogs and the outdoors vividly to life, this American writer built a lasting place in children’s and young adult fiction. His adventures are remembered for their love of animals, rugged settings, and straightforward storytelling.
11 Audiobooks
Swamp Cat
by Jim Kjelgaard
Hi Jolly!
by Jim Kjelgaard
The Duck-footed Hound
by Jim Kjelgaard
We Were There at the Oklahoma Land Run
by Jim Kjelgaard
The Black Fawn
by Jim Kjelgaard
Rescue Dog of the High Pass
by Jim Kjelgaard
The Spell of the White Sturgeon
by Jim Kjelgaard
Double Challenge
by Jim Kjelgaard
The Lost Wagon
by Jim Kjelgaard
Trading Jeff and His Dog
by Jim Kjelgaard
The Story of Geronimo
by Jim Kjelgaard
About the author
Born in New York City on December 6, 1910, Jim Kjelgaard was an American author who wrote primarily for younger readers. Reliable biographical sources agree that he published more than forty novels, many centered on dogs, wild animals, and life close to nature.
His best-known book is Big Red (1945), a story that became especially popular and was later adapted by Walt Disney into the 1962 film Big Red. Across his work, he was known for adventure plots, outdoor settings, and a warm interest in animal behavior that made his books appealing to generations of readers.
Kjelgaard died in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 12, 1959. Even so, his books have continued to circulate widely, especially among readers who enjoy classic animal stories and fast-moving wilderness adventures.