James Whitcomb Riley: Hoosier Boy

by Minnie Belle Mitchell

HB with original DJ

Library Binding

Published June 1, 2000

Reviews

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was delighted to see this book at the Wasilla library! The copy I read is signed by the author (Greenfield edition; copy 277/500).

I enjoyed the lens into Hoosier pioneer life and James Whitcomb Riley’s childhood. The book is certainly dated and has some racist scenes (published in 1942). Not for everyone, but it’s a quick read with interesting perspective.

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was like a breath of fresh air of history. I got a sense of Little House on the Prairie- Indiana edition. It read into a child’s mind and reasoning with humor and family values. I’m saving this one for my homeschool pile.

[Challice · Rating 5 out of 5]

The vote was 5 stars by the kids. This was a read aloud and they enjoyed hearing the poems and antics of this Hoosier poet.

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series. It was cute and fun. I let the kids give the review on this one.

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this one in my elementary school years. Stories of the childhood of the poet James Whitcomb Riley, growing up in 19th century Indiana.