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Jennings, Richard W. (Richard Walker) 1945-
Overview
| Works: | 16
works in
19
publications in
1
language and
5,570
library holdings
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| Genres: | Humorous stories
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| Classifications: | pz7.j4298765,
306.87 |
Most widely held works by
Richard W Jennings
Orwell's luck by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
2000
and
2006
in
English
and held by
1,039
libraries
worldwide
While caring for an injured rabbit which becomes her confidant, horoscope writer, and source of good luck, a thoughtful seventh grade girl learns to see things in more than one way.
The great whale of Kansas by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
945
libraries
worldwide
While digging a hole in his back yard, an eleven-year-old Kansas boy finds the fossilized remains of a gigantic prehistoric animal, a discovery that brings both fame and controversy.
My life of crime by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
903
libraries
worldwide
A sixth grader's discovery of a bedraggled classroom pet parrot sets him on an adventure with real ethical and legal implications.
Mystery in Mt. Mole by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
564
libraries
worldwide
While twelve-year-old Andrew J. Forrest searches for Mr. Farley, the very unpopular assistant principal at Mt. Mole Middle School, strange things are happening on the town's namesake hill.
Ghost town by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2009
in
English
and held by
483
libraries
worldwide
Thirteen-year-old Spencer Honesty and his imaginary friend, an Indian called Chief Leopard Frog, improbably achieve fame and riches in the abandoned town of Paisley, Kansas, when Spencer begins taking photographs with his deceased father's ancient camera and Chief Leopard Frog has his poems published by a shady businessman in the Cayman Islands.
Stink City by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
449
libraries
worldwide
As fifteen-year-old Cade gets involved in animal rights activism in his struggle to atone for the suffering of fish used in his family's smelly catfish bait business, his neighbor Leigh Ann tries to keep him out of trouble.
Scribble by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
429
libraries
worldwide
With only his dog Scribble for companionship, a twelve-year-old boy mourns the death of his best friend and tries to understand the meaning of strange, otherworldly visitations from the likes of Sam Walton and Nat King Cole.
Ferret Island by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
362
libraries
worldwide
Stranded on an island in the middle of the Mississippi River, fourteen-year-old Will Finn discovers a race of giant ferrets and a reclusive author who plans to use the animals in a plot against McDonald's.
The pirates of Turtle Rock by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
355
libraries
worldwide
Sixteen-year-old Jenny Snow of South Florida finds the adventurous life she craves when she joins forces with eighteen-year-old Coop DeVille, a seventh-generation pirate, to seek the lost turtle totem of the Ugiri-Tom.
The tragic tale of the dog who killed himself by Richard W Jennings (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1980
in
English
and held by
21
libraries
worldwide
Richard W. Jennings papers 3, 1945-2011 by Richard W Jennings (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
The collection contains typescripts, printed materials, and miscellaneous materials.
Richards W. Jennings papers 4, 1999-2010 by Richard W Jennings (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
The collection contains correspondence arranged chronologically..
Richards W. Jennings papers 2, 2004-2008 by Richard W Jennings (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
The collection contains proofs, correspondence, reviews, typescripts, printed materials, book jackets, and artwork for Scribble (2004); Stink City (2006); Ferret Island (2007); The pirates of Turtle Rock (2008); Ghost town (2009); and The time machine (2007-2008).
Richard W. Jennings papers 5, 2010 by Richard W Jennings (
mixd
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
The collection contains biographical information, awards, research notes, miscellaneous materials, and works attributed to others.
Richard W. Jennings papers, 1976-2007 by Richard W Jennings (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
The collection contains correspondence, reviews, proofs, photographic, promotional, autographed, and miscellaneous material for Tragic tale of the dog who killed himself (1979, 1980); Happy apple and the mysterious monster from outer space (1978); Great whale of Kansas (2001); Mystery in Mt. Mole (2003); Scribble (2004); Ferret Island (2007); and La chance de ma vie.
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