James Otis Kaler

James Otis Kaler  (March 19, 1848 — December 11, 1912) was an American writer. Kaler was born and died in Maine. He wrote many, many books for children (mostly boys) using the pen name James Otis. His first book Toby Tyler is his best known book. It was made into the Walt Disney movie Toby Tyler in 1960.  

Other websites

Works by James Otis at Internet Archive (original edition scanned books illustrated color)
Original edition scanned books with illustrations at Google Books
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James Otis (Kaler), a site devoted to Kaler and his work

Category:1848 births
Category:1912 deaths
Category:Writers from Maine