James Preller

Photograph by James Preller

About The Author

James Preller is the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones mystery books, which have sold more than 10 million copies. He is also the author of Bystander, named a 2009 Junior Library Guild Selection; Six Innings, an ALA Notable Book; and Mighty Casey, his own twist on the classic poem “Casey at the Bat.” In addition to writing full time, Preller plays in a men’s hardball league and coaches Little League. He compares coaching kids to “trying to hold the attention of a herd of earthworms.” He lives in Delmar, New York, with his wife, three children, and their cats and dog.

Books by James Preller

Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Abigail Burch
Moose dances like no one’s watching in this second book in the Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from award-winning author James Preller!
Two Birds . . . and a Moose

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Abigail Burch
From award-winning author James Preller comes the first book in a Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a moose looking for birds of a feather!
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