Ruth Hooker
Born: April 30, 1920, in Rockville Center, NY
Died: June 1, 1998, in Naperville, IL Pen Name: None Connection to Illinois: Ruth lived most of her adult life in Naperville. Biography: In addition to her writings of juvenile books Ruth was also a Children's Librarian in Naperville Il.
Awards:
- Award from Friends Of American Writers, 1971 for Gertrude Kloppenberg (Private)
Selected Titles
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At Grandma and Grandpa's house / ISBN: 0807504777 OCLC: 12314116 A. Whitman, Niles, Ill. : 1986. At Grandma's and Grandpa's house there are always special things to see and do. |
| Gertrude Kloppenberg (private) ISBN: 0687140943 OCLC: 75274 Abingdon Press Nashville, [1970] A lonely little girl keeps a diary in which she records her search for a "true blue friend." |
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| Gertrude Kloppenberg (private) ISBN: 0671293346 OCLC: 855299224 Pocket Books, New York : 1973. A lonely little girl keeps a diary in which she records her search for a true blue friend. |
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| Gertrude Kloppenberg II. ISBN: 0687140978 OCLC: 746030 Abingdon Press Nashville, [1974] A lonely little girl keeps a diary in which she records her search for "a true blue friend." |
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Kennaquhair / ISBN: 0687207940 OCLC: 2072825 Abingdon, Nashville : ©1976. Having escaped robot-like from a holocaust, six children find their way to a livable valley where an old man helps them become independent individuals, yet able to work together. |
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Matthew the cowboy / ISBN: 0807549983 OCLC: 20853708 A. Whitman, Niles, Ill. : ©1990. After receiving a cowboy suit for his birthday, Matthew takes an imaginary trip out West where he tames a wild horse, solves the puzzle of a mysterious cattle brand, and captures some rustlers. |
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Sara loves her big brother / ISBN: 0807572446 OCLC: 15220706 A. Whitman, Niles, Ill. : 1987. Two-year-old Sara's devotion often exasperates her patient big brother. |
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The kidnapping of Anna / ISBN: 0807541761 OCLC: 4593436 A. Whitman, Chicago : ©1979. A brother and sister uncover a sinister kidnapping plot when their family moves into a strange house over Christmas vacation. |
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The pelican mystery / ISBN: 0807563951 OCLC: 2964894 A. Whitman, Chicago : ©1977. A resourceful brother and sister find adventure and mystery in the Florida Keys. |