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Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers
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| Part No: | 0803281781 |
| Manufacturer: | Bison Books |
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| Customer Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
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- ISBN13: 9780803281783
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. Auctions and roundups, family picnics, irrigation wars, tornadoes and wind storms give authentic color to Little Britches. So do adventures, wonderfully told, that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary. Little Britches was the literary debut of Ralph Moody, who wrote about the adventures of his family in eight glorious books, all available as Bison Books.
| Touching Family Story | 2010-02-07 | 5 / 5 |
| | Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers was written many many years ago but the values presented in the book are the bedrock of fine families. The story is simple but holds the attention. It is one of the finist of all of Ralph Moody's books. As his neice I can verify that much of the story is true and although all of the family, his siblings that is, has now passed on, the story is worthy of a long life. |
| The great reviews are true | 2009-12-21 | 5 / 5 |
| My mind drifts back to crochety, old Mr. Nicholas, our teacher in a North Carolina orphanage. These were tough kids, many of whom had no use for school or learning of any kind. Every day, immediately after lunch, Mr. Nicholas would have us lay our heads down on our desks while he read to us. Though I didn't realize it then, he was reading Ralph Moody's books, beginning with Little Britches. He typically read one chapter each day. Suddenly these kids who hated school with a royal passion were begging our teacher to read two chapters or three at a sitting. It was adventurous, amusing, challenging, and fun stuff. I suspect an added appeal was the account of a happy family life which, of course, our class members had often yearned for but never known.
Years later I tracked down these books based only on a description of the story line. Now I can't wait until I'll be able to read them to my grandchildren. Do your kids or grandkids a huge favor and begin reading Moody's books with them. |
| First Love | 2009-07-01 | 5 / 5 |
| | I was in the sixth grade when I learned I loved to read, and these books did it for me. I have never stopped reading. When my teacher felt like we had been good, she would read a chapter or two to us. I spent that summer reading the rest of the books in the series. 26 years have gone by, and I am so happy to finally be able to remember these books. Thanks you Mrs. Tingley for introducing me to my first and longest love. Reading |
| a MUST read, MUST own! | 2009-01-06 | 5 / 5 |
| | This book is a look at real people at the turn of the 20th century. I was introduced to it in a book club. I can't believe I had never heard of it. It is as precious to me as the Little House on the Prairie series. This is a series also and every book is wonderful. It's funny and sad and so tender. This young boy is growing up in a time of hard work and great imagination. You will be amazed at their ingenuity and "make do" philosophy. I love to read, but am very selective when buying. This is a set I HAVE to have. |
| Great book for boys AND girls and grown-ups, too! | 2008-09-10 | 5 / 5 |
| This book, like the Little House books, gives a true look at what life was like in the past. I was amazed at what such a seemingly young boy was able to do. Kids really did grow up a lot faster then.
The story tells about farming, raising cattle, cowboys (real cowboys), making do, being neighborly, dealing with not-so-neighborly people, taking responsibility for your actions, and so much more.
The author tells a story that is believeable and satisfying. This is a great read-to-yourself or read-aloud. Please note there is some 'cowboy language' but nothing horrible and you can easily substitute other words in their place. |
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