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James Arthur Kjelgaard was an American author of young adult literature. Born in New York City, New York, Jim Kjelgaard is the author of more than forty novels, the most famous of which is 1945's Big Red.

The Lost Wagon is a novel written by Jim Kjelgaard. The story is set in the American West during the 1800s and follows a young boy named Chip who is traveling with his family in a covered wagon. When their wagon breaks down in the middle of the wilderness, Chip's father sets... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...but Joe licked his lips in anticipation as he forced himself to plow one more furrow. It pleased him to work as hard as he could, and sweat as much as he could, before he indulged himself because then the indulgence was appreciated all the more. Swinging back... Read Full Overview