James Otis
James Otis Kaler was an American journalist and author of children’s literature. He wrote under the name James Otis.
The Cruise of the Sally D
A mistreated boy seeks escape from his cruel stepfather with the help of a kind fisherman, leading to a confrontation that could change everything.
By James Otis
Antoine of Oregon: A Story of the Oregon Trail
After his father's murder, a boy embraces a rugged trail to lead settlers west, discovering courage and responsibility along the way.
By James Otis
Neal, the Miller: A Son of Liberty
In pre-Revolutionary War times, a young miller joins the Sons of Liberty, embarking on a journey filled with struggle, friendship, and the pursuit of liberty against British oppression.
By James Otis
Martha of California: A Story of the California Trail
Driven by dreams of gold and fertile land, a young girl faces untold hardships and thrilling adventures as her family journeys west.
By James Otis
An Amateur Fireman
** A young bootblack risks everything to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter, facing fiery challenges and neighborhood rivalries.
By James Otis
The Secret Chart; or, Treasure Hunting in Hayti
Two young boys sail toward the promise of pirate gold, only to find themselves battling deadly weather and sinister castaways who threaten their lives.
By James Otis
Benjamin of Ohio: A Story of the Settlement of Marietta
Witness a young boy's courageous journey into untamed lands as he joins a pioneering group determined to build a new life in the Ohio territory.
By James Otis
The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair
A young boy's dream of running a fair booth turns into a thrilling adventure filled with thieves, friendships, and determination to overcome adversity.
By James Otis
Teddy and Carrots: Two Merchants of Newpaper Row
In old New York, two young friends must combine their cleverness and courage to navigate the perils of the big-city streets as they sell newspapers and strive for a better life.
By James Otis
Sarah Dillard's Ride: A Story of the Carolinas in 1780
In the midst of war, a courageous young woman and two resourceful boys risk everything to protect their loved ones from encroaching enemy forces.
By James Otis
The Minute Boys of York Town
Two young cousins ignite their bravery when they embark on a quest to create their own troop during the American Revolutionary War.
By James Otis
Philip of Texas: A Story of Sheep Raising in Texas
A young boy chases his dream of becoming a sheep rancher in the vast Texas countryside, facing the wild challenges of frontier life.
By James Otis
Commodore Barney's Young Spies A Boy's Story of the Burning of the City of Washington
Two young friends become unlikely heroes when they use their cleverness and bravery to defend their city during a fiery war.
By James Otis
Josiah in New York; or, A coupon from the Fresh Air Fund
A lone farm boy's journey to the big city becomes a whirlwind of misadventures when he struggles to find his friends and adapt to a world nothing like the country.
By James Otis
On the Kentucky Frontier: A Story of the Fighting Pioneers of the West
In a world of brutal wilderness, a young boy and a seasoned pioneer forge an unbreakable bond as conflicts rage and survival is a daily battle.
By James Otis
Aunt Hannah and Seth
Fleeing danger with only his dog for company a young boy discovers that kindness can be found in the most unexpected places, offering him a chance at a new life.
By James Otis
The Boys of '98
Witness the spark that ignited a nation as the destruction of a battleship in a faraway harbor propels young Americans into a fierce battle for honor.
By James Otis
Down the Slope
A young miner must summon every ounce of bravery to survive the deadly pranks of his coworkers and the dangers lurking in the depths of a coal mine.
By James Otis
With Perry on Lake Erie : $b a tale of 1812
Amidst the War of 1812, two young friends find adventure and danger as their courage is tested when they are captured, changing their perception of bravery and conflict on Lake Erie.
By James Otis
With the Swamp Fox: A Story of General Marion's Young Spies
In the Revolutionary War, two young brothers risk everything to become spies and fight for their country, facing danger and proving their courage at every turn.
By James Otis