Gloria Houston
Littlejim
language
(Coire Breagh, Inc. May 31, 2012)
, 4th edition
This coming of age novel is loved by all ages, particularly by young teens and elder readers, The universal struggle of child and parent involves scholarly, artistic eleven year old Littlejim's efforts to win the approval of his stern cold, disapproving semi-literate logger father, Bigjim, through his skill with words by winning an essay contest about "what it means to be an American" sponsored by The Kansas City Star. Set in World War I, in the southern Appalachian Mountains, the book has been praised for its accurate depiction of time, place, customs and language. A supporting theme is the contribution of immigrant groups and how all Americans come from "sommers else," in the words of a sawyer at Uncle Bob's sawmill, a statement which provides inspiration for Littlejim's essay..
Listed as a Best Book for the Social Studies, and the International Reading Association's Teachers and Children's Choices Lists, the book is included in state social studies curricula and has been adapted as an award-winning three act musical included in his portfolio for the Richard Rogers and the Jonathan Larson Awards for Best New Musicals.
Listed as a Best Book for the Social Studies, and the International Reading Association's Teachers and Children's Choices Lists, the book is included in state social studies curricula and has been adapted as an award-winning three act musical included in his portfolio for the Richard Rogers and the Jonathan Larson Awards for Best New Musicals.
- Pages
- 146
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