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A new paperback reissue of the enduring bestseller about the author's family life in turn-of-the-century Colorado. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Ralph Moody (1898–1982) is the author of Come on Seabicuit! as well as the Little Britches series about a boy's life on a Colorado ranch, all available in Bison Books editions.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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First Sentence
I NEVER really knew Father very well till we moved to the ranch on the Fort Logan-Morrison road, not far from Denver. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Build Your Character House, Feb 28 2003

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kaitie lee "kaitielee" (Maine USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback)

If a classroom full of students with BEHAVIOR problems can sit through this book without incident, you can imagine how compelling this story is.

Little Britches is the first book in an autobiographical series. Ralph Moody (aka Little Britches) tells us about his family's move from the East and their struggles and triumphs as they scrape a living from a ranch in Colorado. Ralph is 9 years old, with an older sister and several younger siblings. The book is much more than a chronology of interesting and exciting events-- much more. It is rich in the values of honesty, family unity, ingenuity, and the pride of doing a task well.

There are many strong messages about building character -- earning trust, earning respect, and giving a man a good day's work. Ralph's wonderfully wise father is his primary teacher regarding the building of Ralph's "character house", but along the way Ralph meets other memorable men -- "Hi" the cowboy was our favorite. Ralph gets in several predicaments, doesn't always make the right choice, but takes to heart his father's wise counsel.

This book is a true treasure. I would recommend it for ages 5 and up as a read aloud. 10 and up to be read alone. A great read for adults too -- a "can't miss" present. Don't hesitate -- put it in your library and then share the gift of this wonderful author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Little Britches, Dec 6 1999

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Brenda Noorlander (Coos Bay, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback)

In 1987 while living in Haines,Alaska;I asked the librarian for a good book. I wanted something like Little House on the Prairie kind of story. She handed me Little Britches. I took it home and read the most wonderful adventure of a boy, growing up and learning lessons in life. It touched my heart so deeply I felt I knew him. I returned to the library after I had finished reading the book and asked if he had written any other's. The library owned one other book by Ralph Moody and that was Man of the Family. It was checked out,and not due in for two weeks. I put in a request and waited anxiously. When I finally was able to read it, it was just as wonderful as the first. To my delight Mr. Moody had written many books of his childhood. I have six children who love me to read these stories to them. Of all the books I have ever read, I must say by far that Ralph Moody's Little Britches is my all time favorite book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, Sep 11 2010

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R. Walter (Regina, SK, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback)

Any of the books in the "Little Britches" series are highly recommended. They teach self-reliance, accountability, entrepreneurship, the importance of family, etc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books to read aloud
I have read Little Britches and its sequel, Man of the Family to my 6th grade history students and to my 4th grade students for five years now. Read more

Published on May 23 2003 by C. Goris

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers by Ralph Moody
We read this book as a family one summer when my children were young. Every night they couldn't wait to read more in the book. Read more

Published on July 11 2002 by Nancy Ansel