Petersen, P(eter) J(ames)

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PETERSEN, P(eter) J(ames)

PETERSEN, P(eter) J(ames). American, b. 1941. Genres: Young adult fiction, Children's fiction. Career: Writer. Shasta College, Redding, CA, English instructor, 1964-. Publications: YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Would You Settle for Improbable?, 1981; Nobody Else Can Walk It for You, 1982; The Boll Weevil Express, 1983; Here's to the Sophomores, 1984; Corky and the Brothers Cool, 1985; Going for the Big One, 1986; The Freshman Detective Blues, 1987; Good-bye to Good Ol' Charlie, 1987; How Can You Hijack a Cave?, 1988; The Fireplug Is First Base, 1990; I Hate Camping, 1991; Liars, 1992; The Sub, 1993; I Want Answers and a Parachute, 1993; The Amazing Magic Show, 1994; I Hate Company, 1994; Some Days, Other Days, 1994; White Water, 1997; Can You Keep a Secret?, 1998; My Worst Friend, 1999; I Hate Weddings, 2000. Address: 1243 Pueblo Court, Red- ding, CA 96001, U.S.A. Online address: pmpetersen@aol.com

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