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 Princess and Joe Potter
A penniless boy's fortune changes when he encounters a lost little girl, and is swept into an unexpected twist of perilous adventure and heartwarming friendship.
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 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
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
The Boy Spies with the Regulators The Story of How the Boys Assisted the Carolina Patriots to Drive the British from That State
Two young boys risk everything to join a band of rebels and fight for freedom against unjust rulers in the Carolinas.
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
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
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
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
Corporal 'Lige's Recruit: A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga
In a time of revolution, a young boy's eagerness leads him into an adventure, mentored by a seasoned corporal as they both prepare to seize a pivotal fort.
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 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
Mary of Plymouth: A Story of the Pilgrim Settlement
A young girl recounts the true-to-life story of struggle, survival, and unlikely friendships as she and her fellow Pilgrims forge a new home in the wild, untamed lands of early America.
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
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 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
Dick in the Desert
A son's love pushes him to cross a deadly desert, facing storms and unknown dangers to save his injured father and find a new beginning for his family.
By James Otis
Toby Tyler; Or, Ten Weeks with a Circus
Yearning for excitement beyond his small town, a young boy runs away to join the circus, only to discover that balancing dreams with reality is a high-wire act.
By James Otis