Paulsen, Gary

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PAULSEN, Gary

PAULSEN, Gary. American, b. 1939. Genres: Novels, Novellas/Short stories, Children's fiction, Children's non-fiction, Homes/Gardens, Social commentary. Career: Has worked as a teacher, electronics field engineer, actor, director, farmer, rancher, truck driver, trapper, professional archer, singer and sailor. Publications: CHILDREN'S FICTION: Mr. Tucket, 1969; The C.B. Radio Caper, 1977; The Curse of the Cobra, 1977; The Foxman, 1977; The Golden Stick, 1977; Tiltawhorl John, 1977; Winterkill, 1977; (with R. Peekner) The Green Recruit, 1978; Hope and a Hatchet, 1978; The Night the White Deer Died, 1978; The Spitball Gang, 1980; Dancing Carl, 1983; Popcorn Days and Buttermilk Nights, 1983; Tracker, 1984; Dogsong, 1985; Sentries, 1986; The Crossing, 1987; Hatchett, 1987, in UK as Hatchet, 1989; The Island, 1988; The Voyage of the Frog, 1989; The Winter Stories, 1989; The Tent, 1995; Call Me Francis Tucket, 1995; Amos Gets Married, 1995; Amos's Killer Concert Caper, 1995; Brian's Winter, 1996; Dunc and Amos Go to the Dogs, 1996; The Schernoff Discoveries, 1997; Tucket's Ride, 1997; Soldier's Heart, 1998; Transall Saga, 1998; Tucket's Gold, 1999; Tucket's Home, 2000; My Life in Dog Years, 1998; Canoe Days, 1998; White Fox Chronicles, 1999; Brian's Return, 1999; Alida's Song, 1999; (foreword) M. Twain, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1999; Brian's Hunt, 2003; Quilt, 2004. CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION: Dribbling, Shooting and Scoring Sometimes, 1976; The Grass Eaters, 1976; (with D. Theis) Martin Luther King, the Man Who Climbed the Mountain, 1976; The Small Ones, 1976; Careers in an Airport, 1977; Hitting, Pitching, and Running Maybe, 1977; Riding, Roping, and Bulldogging-Almost, 1977; Forehanding and- Backhanding-If You're Lucky, 1978; (with J. Morris) Hiking and Backpacking, 1978; Running, Jumping, and Throwing-If You Can, 1978; (with J. Morris) Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting, 1979; Downhill, Hotdogging, and Cross-Country-If the Snow Isn't Sticky, 1979; Facing Off, Checking, and Goaltending-Perhaps, 1979; Going Very Fast in a Circle-If You Don't Run Out of Gas, 1979; Launching, Floating High, and Landing-If Your Pilot Light Doesn't Go Out, 1979; Pummeling, Falling, and Getting Up- Sometimes, 1979; Track, Enduro, and Motocross-Unless You Fall Over, 1979; (with R. Barrett) Athletics, 1980; (with R. Barrett) Ice Hockey, 1980; (with R. Barrett) Motor-Cycling, 1980; (with R. Barrett) Motor Racing, 1980; (with R. Barrett) Skiing, 1980; (with R. Barrett) Tennis, 1980; (with A. Browne Jr.) TV and Movie Animals, 1980; Sailing, from Jibs to Jibing, 1981; Puppies, Dog, and Blue Northers, 1996; Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day, 2004. NOVELS FOR ADULTS: The Death Specialists, 1976; The Implosion Effect, 1976; C.B. Jockey, 1977; The Sweeper, 1980; Meteorite-Track 291, 1981; Survival Guide, 1981; Compkill, 1981; Clutterkill, 1981; The Meatgrinder, 1984; Murphy, 1987; Murphy's Gold, 1988; Night Rituals, 1989; The Madonna Stories, 1989; Murphy's Herd, 1989; Murphy's War, 1990; The Case of the Dirty Bird, 1992; Murphy's Stand, 1993; Murphy's Ambush, 1995; Murphy's Trail, 1996; Worksong, 1997; Escape, Return, Breakout, 2000; Woodsong, 2002. OTHER FOR ADULTS: (with R.F. Locke) The Special War, 1966; Some Birds Don't Fly, 1968; The Building a New, Buying an Old, Remodeling a Used, Comprehensive Home and Shelter How-to-Do-It Book, 1976; Farm: A History and Celebration of the American Farmer, 1977; Successful Home Repair, 1978; Money-Saving Home Repair Guide, 1981; Beat the System, 1983; A Cry in the Wind (screenplay), 1990; Kill Fee, 1990; Night Rituals, 1991; Dogteam, 1992; The Monument, 1993; Eastern Sun, Winter Moon, 1993; The Car, 1994; Winter- dance, 1994; The Rifle, 1995; Sarney, a Life Remembered, 1997; Hawgs, Horses and Whores, 1997; The Beet Fields: Memories of a 16th Summer, 2000; Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books, 2001; Caught by the Sea: My Life on Boats, 2001; How Angel Peterson Got His Name, 2003; Glass Cafe, or, The Stripper and the State, 2003; (ed.) Shelf Life, 2003; Gary Paulsen Collection, 2004. Address: c/o Random House Publicity, 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, U.S.A.