Jean Craighead George

Author Facts

• Jean's first pet was a turkey vulture!

• After she had children of her own, her family had 173 different pets!

• Jean based many of her characters on her family's pets.

Author Reference

Visit Jean Craighead George's Web site at: www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com

Bibliography

Other books written by Jean Craighead George:
• George, Jean Craighead. How to Talk to Your Dog. New York: HarperCollins, 2003.

• George, Jean Craighead. My Side of the Mountain. New York: Puffin, 2001.

• George, Jean Craighead. A Tarantula in My Purse. New York: HarperCollins, 1997.

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