Earl Hamner Jr. Books in Order

A Virginia mountain boy's encounter with a legendary white deer hints at an unusual future. As he comes of age within his large family, the possibilities beyond their mountain home challenge the world he has always known.

A sixteen-year-old boy spends a day searching New York City for his unpredictable father. His journey takes him through Greenwich Village and the Museum of Modern Art toward a confrontation on the George Washington Bridge.

When his father fails to return on Christmas Eve in 1933, Clay-boy leaves his anxious family to search the snowy Virginia hills. Unexpected encounters test his courage and offer glimpses of the community beyond home.

Earl Hamner recounts the animals that became part of his family's life, especially after their move to Hollywood. These affectionate, humorous memories explore a household whose many creatures turned its Avocado Drive home into an informal zoo.

Hollywood producer Emory Goode is preparing a television pilot with a coveted leading role. When the actress he wants is found dead, he must uncover the killer's identity before another murder brings the production further tragedy.

Earl Hamner looks back on creating The Waltons and the family experiences that inspired it. Personal memories, photographs, cast recollections and an episode guide trace the television series and the values at the heart of its stories.

Earl Hamner reflects on the women whose generosity helped shape his life. Through appreciative personal recollections, he considers the gifts of care, encouragement and example that contributed to the person and writer he became.