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Ralph MoodyUniversity of Nebraska Press / 1991 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$13.044.5 out of 5 stars for Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers. View reviews of this product. 14 Reviews
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sandepenSanta Clarita, CAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great action book; early 1900 values/consequences:November 7, 2010sandepenSanta Clarita, CAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This is an autobiography, and Ralph Moody's first book. He wrote it from his own point of view, starting as an eight year old child moving from NH to a ranch in CO.
Times were different back in the early 1900, Teachers often looked the other way as boys had to "settle" issues between themselves.
The mother does decide after attending church near Fort Logan, to curtail attendance at church, resorting to holding bible sessions over the kitchen table for her family. This decision was based entirely on some new language skills gained from some of the local boys, and demonstrated by Ralph's brother Phillip after the family's first attendance at the local church.
True the autobiography does show aspects of the 1900 that aren't in keeping with values we aspire to now. I doubt in 2110 that a look back at our current lives will find us meeting all future standards.
I first read the books with my oldest son, and again and again, with countless others (beyond my own children), we use the differences in culture as TEACHABLE moments.
Each time I feel blessed to read Ralph's father description of his "character house." Ralph's father is a man of few words, whose council becomes valued quickly in the families new community. He is sought out and a found to be a man with laudable skills.
Obviously, I'm a big fan of the books. And highly encourage you to experience it and share the series with your own children. -
Fanny5 Stars Out Of 5Little BritchesMay 6, 2016FannyQuality: 0Value: 0Meets Expectations: 0This is a wonderful book! I am so happy to have found it to read to my kids. They are just the same ages as the children in the story, and it is especially meaningful as we are planning to move to Colorado to ranch! I am ordering the rest of the series with my school supplies next week!
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kariFLAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5OMGosh!!! Best Book Series EverApril 4, 2014kariFLAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I read this book series to my 7 year old, and I loved them so much that I couldn't put them down. I can't say enough good things about this book and the series. There are quite a few "pearls of wisdom" scattered throughout as well. I Can't wait until my 2 year old is a little older so that I can read the set again to him. If you have boys I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!! You will not be disappointed!
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joy5 Stars Out Of 5Excellent read aloudDecember 12, 2014joyThis is an excellent book that my whole family enjoys as a read aloud as well as reading on their own.
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Pamela Gessler5 Stars Out Of 5Great ReadMarch 30, 2012Pamela GesslerQuality: 5Value: 4Meets Expectations: 4My son recommended the "Little Britches" series to me; and I'm hooked! They are a continuing saga of a boy attempting to be a man early in his life, after the untimely death of his father. He works hard to help provide for his mother and five other siblings.
Based on the real life of the author, the scene is 1910 America. I think of it as a male version of Little House on the Prairie. It's exciting, dramatic, endearing, and inspiring. I recommend reading it together as a family (although I can't wait for the next chapter, so I read it on my own too).
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