James Otis Kaler

James Otis Kaler (March 19, 1848 — December 11, 1912) was an American writer. Kaler was born and died in Maine. He wrote many, many books for children (mostly boys) using the pen name James Otis. His first book "Toby Tyler" is his best known book. It was made into the Walt Disney movie "Toby Tyler" in 1960.