Deem, James M(organ)

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DEEM, James M(organ)

DEEM, James M(organ). American, b. 1950. Genres: Children's fiction, Young adult fiction, Archaeology/Antiquities, Children's non-fiction, Education, History, Paranormal, Writing/Journalism. Career: Detroit Institute of Technology, Detroit, MI, director of Learning Center, 1976-78; Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY, assistant professor and department chair of developmental studies, 1979-84; John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York City, associate professor of communication skills, 1984-2003. Publications: YOUNG ADULT NOVELS: Frog Eyes Loves Pig, 1988; Frogburger at Large, 1990; 3 NBs of Julian Drew, 1994. MIDDLE GRADE NOVELS: The Very Real Ghost Book of Christina Rose, 1996. MIDDLE-GRADE NONFICTION: How to Find a Ghost, 1988; How to Catch a Flying Saucer, 1991; How to Hunt Buried Treasure, 1992; Ghost Hunters, 1992; How to Travel through Time, 1993; How to Read Your Mother's Mind, 1994; How to Make a Mummy Talk, 1995; Bodies from the Bog, 1998; Zachary Taylor, 2002; Millard Fillmore, 2002; The Vikings, 2004; El Salvador, 2004. OTHER: Study Skills in Practice (college textbook), 1993. Contributor to books and periodicals. Address: c/o Houghton Mifflin Co, 222 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]; www.jamesmdeem.com; www.mummytombs.com