Books with title Pip

It is 1838 in the rolling hills of rural Tennessee where a small town of farmers have lived for generations. Suddenly a defenseless band of Cherokees ,who are being removed from their home in Georgia to land in Oklahoma on a forced march called the Trail of Tears, appear, and the soldiers guarding them temporarily set up camp in the lower meadow of the farm owned by Jamie’s Pa. The local community is fearful and suspicious of them.Jamie, a thirteen old boy, motherless since the age of five, and Pip, his extraordinary dog from Africa, are asked to help Miss Ada and her son, Ed, supply the Cherokees with herbs, blankets and clothes during their short stay. Through this encounter Jamie is able to learn more about these strange people, and this knowledge propels him into circumstances which are both exciting and heart-breaking.

Pip is the story of a young boy, Jamie, and his dog, Pip, living in Tennessee during the relocation of the Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma in the infamous "Trail of Tears." Pip shows how a child views an event that is horrible, and inside knows that it is horrible, but outside hears adults speak of it as a non-event. Jamie learns he can make a difference in the world, but the lesson is a hard one. It is a story about his coming of age. The market for Pip is extensive because of its many layers of content: Native American history, growing up, family relationships, understanding animals, making friends, respect for the environment, the reality and results of violence, the strength of keeping promises made. The idea that we must begin to accept and acknowledge people who are different than we are is a must for childen living in today's global community. The book has sales potential for both schools and public libraries as well as English and history teachers and children and their parents.

Pip is lost! Carried away into a big house, he is terrified and alone. He doesn’t know where he is. Escape must be done quickly before time runs out. Where does he begin? Who will help him? Pip meets some amazing creatures. They don’t quite know what to think of him. He’s different, not like them. Most want to help him, and one wants to eat him! Pip faces many dangers that will test his strength and faith. It is nonstop action as Pip makes his way home.

It is 1838 in the rolling hills of rural Tennessee where a small town of farmers have lived for generations. Suddenly a defenseless band of Cherokees ,who are being removed from their home in Georgia to land in Oklahoma on a forced march called the Trail of Tears, appear, and the soldiers guarding them temporarily set up camp in the lower meadow of the farm owned by Jamie's Pa. The local community is fearful and suspicious of them. Jamie, a thirteen old boy, motherless since the age of five, and Pip, his extraordinary dog from Africa, are asked to help Miss Ada and her son, Ed, supply the Cherokees with herbs, blankets and clothes during their short stay. Through this encounter Jamie is able to learn more about these strange people, and this knowledge propels him into circumstances which are both exciting and heart-breaking. Jane Harmon is a teacher in Atlanta Georgia. She loves history, animals and has had an enduring passion for horses. She lives in an historic neighborhood in the heart of the city with her husband, four dogs, a cat, a Bearded Dragon and two Saddlebred horses.

Pip is lost! Carried away into a big house, he is terrified and alone. He doesn't know where he is. Escape must be done quickly before time runs out. Where does he begin? Who will help him?Pip meets some amazing creatures. They don't quite know what to think of him. He's different, not like them. Most want to help him, and one wants to eat him! Pip faces many dangers that will test his strength and faith. It is nonstop action as Pip makes his way home.