Littlejim

Littlejim #1

by Gloria Houston, Thomas B. Allen (Illustrations)

Littlejim wants his father's love and respect -- more than anything.

Littlejim Houston is the best student in his rural North Carolina school and a tremendous help to his mother and sisters around the family's farm. But that's not good enough for Bigjim, Littlejim's father. He wants his son to cut timber, work in the fields, and hunt, just like he does. When Littlejim enters an essay contest on "What it means to be an American," he hopes to win. Maybe then Bigjim will approve. Set in Appalachia during World War I, this realistic story about family and small-town life introduces a boy young readers will remember for a long, long time.

Genres: Childrens

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Gloria Houston was a teacher and a native of the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Ms. Houston taught students of all ages. Ms. Houston wrote several books for children, including the best-selling My Great-Aunt Arizona, illustrated by Susan Condie Lamb; The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, illustrated by Barbara Cooney; and LittleJim. She lived in Asheville, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not used to reading about an abusive parent so imagine my surprise while reading this book. Parents are to build their children up not tear them down as BigJim does here. I can only recommend this book for older readers, as children should not be around abusive people or book characters.

[Mary Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book!

I loved it my, my 9 year old daughter read it and enjoyed it. It was a good book. great book!!!!

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. The 8 year old really enjoyed it and was engaged.

[Dimps · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the first books I ever got signed.

[Cws]

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