James Otis
James Otis Kaler was an American journalist and author of children’s literature. He wrote under the name 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
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
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
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
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
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 Club at Crow's Corner
Experience the humorous escapades of woodland creatures as they navigate risky encounters with humans and face the repercussions of their impulsive decisions within their lively animal community.
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
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
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
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
Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
A young girl's diary reveals a thrilling and emotional journey as she sails to America with her family to build a new life in the early Massachusetts Bay Colony.
By James Otis
The Minute Boys of Boston
In a city on the brink of war, a group of young friends band together to aid in the fight for freedom, risking everything for the cause they believe in.
By James Otis
Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine
After a shocking shipwreck, a brave young man and a baby struggle against prejudice and pursue freedom on the rugged Maine coast.
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
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
A Runaway Brig; Or, An Accidental Cruise
When a group of youngsters stumble onto an abandoned ship, they accidentally voyage into a world of pirates and mysteries.
By James Otis
Defending the Island: A story of Bar Harbor in 1758
During war, while their fathers fished, brave children must summon every ounce of courage to defend their island home from a looming Indian war party.
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