Jim Kjelgaard Reading Order
1 series · 48 books
Jim Kjelgaard was an American writer of young adult fiction who created memorable stories centered on animals and outdoor adventures. His prolific career spanned much of the twentieth century, producing nearly fifty novels that captured the experiences of youth discovering themselves through nature and wildlife. Kjelgaard's works resonated with readers seeking authentic tales of survival, animal companionship, and coming-of-age in untamed landscapes.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete48 books
Start with Boomerang Hunter, the first of 48 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eleven Novels by Jim Kjelgaard including |
| 2 | Forest patrol |
| 3 | The Wild Horse Roundup |
| 4 | Trailing Trouble |
| 5 | Yi quan qing shen |
| 6 | Boomerang Hunter 1900 |
| 7 | Rebel siege 1943 |
| 8 | Big Red 1945 |
| 9 | Buckskin brigade 1947 |
| 10 | Snow Dog 1948 |
| 11 | Kalak of the Ice 1949 |
| 12 | Chip, the Dam Builder 1950 |
| 13 | Wild trek 1950 |
| 14 | Fire-Hunter 1951 |
| 15 | The explorations of Père Marquette 1951 |
| 16 | Outlaw Red 1953 |
| 17 | The coming of the Mormons 1953 |
| 18 | The spell of the White Sturgeon 1953 |
| 19 | Haunt Fox 1954 |
| 20 | Cracker barrel trouble shooter 1955 |
| 21 | Lion Hound 1955 |
| 22 | The lost wagon 1955 |
| 23 | Desert Dog 1956 |
| 24 | Trading Jeff and his dog 1956 |
| 25 | Double challenge 1957 |
| 26 | Swamp cat 1957 |
| 27 | We were there at the Oklahoma Land Run 1957 |
| 28 | Wildlife cameraman 1957 |
| 29 | Wolf Brother 1957 |
| 30 | Rescue dog of the high pass 1958 |
| 31 | The black fawn 1958 |
| 32 | The land is bright 1958 |
| 33 | The story of Geronimo 1958 |
| 34 | Hi Jolly 1959 |
| 35 | The duck-footed hound 1960 |
| 36 | Ulysses and his woodland zoo 1960 |
| 37 | Irish Red, Son of Big Red 1961 |
| 38 | Tigre 1961 |
| 39 | Fawn in the forest 1962 |
| 40 | Hidden Trail 1962 |
| 41 | Two dogs and a horse 1964 |
| 42 | Furious moose of the wilderness 1965 |
| 43 | Dave and His Dog, Mulligan 1966 |
| 44 | Coyote song 1969 |
| 45 | Rebel horse 1980 |
| 46 | Big Red and Other Great Dog Stories 1982 |
| 47 | A Nose for Trouble 1984 |
| 48 | Stormy 1999 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jim Kjelgaard written?
- Jim Kjelgaard has written 48 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1900 to 1999.
- Are Jim Kjelgaard's series complete?
- Jim Kjelgaard has 1 completed series.