Contrary Jenkins,

by Caudill Rebecca

Relates the episodes in the life of Contrary Jenkins as he lived by the "law of contrary" in Tennessee and Arkansas.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Childrens

Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This folksy and rustic tall tale follows the meanderings of the contrariest man that ever was and is written with great vocabulary for advancing readers. The less familiar words like sprangle, kindle, plunder, pied, victuals, vittles, and punk lend a backwoods atmosphere, while the caricature style drawings add dimension and humor. A different read about a different sort of man; an interesting diversion to be sure.

[Shiloah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious!

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

A series of tall tales featuring Ebenezer Jenkins, who lived in the hills of Tennessee, and lived by the rule of contrary. He was so contrary that people forgot his name, and just called him Contrary Jenkins.

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great match of story and illustrations.