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Moody, author of Little Britches, here continues his life story in these three illustrated volumes. LJ's reviewer dubbed Horse "a glorious recollection of the pre-Dust Bowl, pre-Depression days" (LJ 9/1/68), while Nickel Bush was "highly recommended" (LJ 6/1/62). All offer views of an America long gone.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Social historians of the future, seeking material on the life of American boys during the first few decades of the [twentieth century will ignore the books of Ralph Moody at their peril. . . . [Moody has a splendid talent for bringing the ashes of the past into life."—Chicago Sunday Tribune
(Chicago Sunday Tribune )"A sentimental reminiscence rich in good humor and courage, and in Americana. It is a story simply told of a young man''s unself-pitying and successful struggle against what seem the unsurmountable odds of dire poverty and desperate illness."—New York Herald Tribune Books
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NOBODY likes to go back to his home town dead broke, but I'd made up my mind to do it anyway. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
NOBODY likes to go back to his home town dead broke, but I'd made up my mind to do it anyway. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great family book from Ralph Moody,
By Rebecca P. Dhaemers (Western Grove, Arkansas United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shaking the Nickel Bush (Paperback)
I first read this book aloud with my family as an adolescent about 30 years ago. I read it with my own children, and now it is time to think about reading it with my grandchildren. This book tells of the great adventure of life, lived with the eternal knowledge that--though mistakes and poor judgment will be made by all of us--they can all be made right with determination, responsibility, and faith. This story of two boys facing overwhelming challenges together, and discovering that there are few problems that don't have at least one solution, and you're sure to find it if you just don't give up. Exciting, encouraging, challenging, funny, and inspiring--all can be said about this book.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dissappointing compared with rest of series,
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This review is from: Shaking the Nickel Bush (Paperback)
The first few books in this series were so good - this one was dissappointing. I enjoyed the wholesome nature of the early books (and the last two), but this book was written entirely about the time when Ralph was lying to his family about his whereabouts and employment, hanging around with shady company and engaging in questionable activities. The author wrote about his own life, but some details about the lying and stealing could have been ommitted and made the book more consistent with the wholesome tone of the early books in the series. The book is interesting and more action-packed than most of the later books, but I would not recommend this one for family reading. The early emphasis on honesty and integrity are entirely lost in this book, with no apparant remorse over the loss. The series is often advertised as being perfect for families, but the later books are not materials I would endorse for young people. It's an entertaining book, but I don't feel I'm a better person for having read it. It does not come close to the standard set in the early books in the series.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Books,
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This review is from: Shaking the Nickel Bush (Paperback)
All of the Ralph Moody books are great. Check out Little Britches and continue on the path. These books are full of Great Values like hard work and honesty. Kids love them as do adults. Great for family reading time.
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