Peg Kehret

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peg Kehret
Occupation	Children's Author
Date Of Birth	Nov 11, 1936(1936-11-11)
Age	88
Birthplace	La Crosse
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Scorpio

Peg Kehret Biography

Peg Kehret is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on November 11, 1936 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Children’s writer whose most well-known books comprise The Volcano Disaster, Earthquake Terror as well as I’m Not Who You Think I am. Her books have been awarded more than fifty state-wide young readers awards.

In her novel Abduction!, she won the Her novel, Abduction!, won the Mark Twain Award in 2007.Award. Abduction! was awarded her the Mark Twain Award in 2007.

She adopted two kids, Bob and Anne, together with her husband Carl Kehret. The family was first based in California and then in Washington.

Peg Kehret Net Worth

Peg Kehret is one of the richest Children's Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peg Kehret 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was born within La Crosse, Wisconsin. She contracted polio at the age 12 and was hospitalized for more than one year.

The memoir of her, Small Steps: The Year I Was Diagnosed with Polio The book was awarded the Her memoir, Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio, received the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award in 1998. Children’s Book Award in 1998.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Peg Kehret height Not available right now. Peg weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Peg Kehret Dating?

According to our records, Peg Kehret married to Carl Kehret. As of December 1, 2023, Peg Kehret’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Peg Kehret. You may help us to build the dating records for Peg Kehret!

Facts & Trivia

Peg Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Peg Kehret celebrates birthday on November 11 of every year.

Is Peg Kehret still writing books?

Peg Kehret has always loved to write. As a child she wanted to be a writer or a veterinarian. She included animals in most of her books and, although she has retired from writing , she still volunteers with animal rescue groups.

Is Peg Kehret still alive in 2021?

Currently she is living in Lacrosse, Washington. She is still alive and many believe she has cheated death. After all she survived polio.

What is Peg Kehret known for?

She has published forty-six works for middle school students, including four children’s drama books. Some of Kehret’s most famous works include Stolen Children, Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio, and Runaway Twin.

How did Peg Kehret get polio?

No one knows how she developed polio, but Kehret surmises in her FAQ that she probably got it from someone who has such a mild case that they were never diagnosed. Fortunately, she made nearly a complete recovery.

How long did Peg Kehret have polio?

She grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and had a happy and normal childhood except for a bout with polio which paralyzed her from the neck down and hospitalized her for nine months. However, she made nearly a complete recovery. She graduated from Austin High School and attended the University of Minnesota for one year.