Jon Hassler 1933 - 2008

Jon Hassler was one of Minnesota's best loved authors. He was known for his authentic stories about small town life in the Midwest. Jon Hassler passed away March 20, 2008 after battling a Parkinson's-like disease.

The Novels of John Hassler (available at St. Kate's Library)

Staggerford PS3558.A726 S72 1986 The Love Hunter PS3558.A726 L6 Green Journey PS3558.A726 G7 1985 Grand Opening PS3558.A726 G65 1987 North of Hope PS3558.A726 N67 1990 Dear James PS3558.A726 D4 1993 Rookery Blues PS3558 .A726 R66 1995 The Dean's List PS3558.A726 D39 1997 The Staggerford Flood PS3558.A726 S74 2004 The Staggerford Murders PS3558.A726 S74 2004
Four Miles to Pinecone (juvenile book) PZ7.H279 Fo (CSC Juv) Jemmy (juvenile book) PZ7.H279 Je 1980 (CSC Juv)

About Jon Hassler

Jon Hassler was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from St. John's University in 1955. He taught high school English, was a faculty member at Bemidji State University and Brainerd Community College, and was a writer-in-residence at St. John's University. Hassler's writing is subtle, quiet, and takes no political opinion. Several of his novels are "Catholic" including Simon's Night, Green Journey, North of Hope, and Dear James, many of them starring Agatha McGee, one of his most beloved characters. He may well come to be reocognized as a major Twentieth Century novelist. (from Contemporary Novelists, 7th Edition)

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