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Summary: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers
Review: After reading Garrison Keillor's "Lake Wobegon Summer 1956," I was startled to find that his favorite book as a child was "Little Britches" -- my Uncle Harry's favorite nickname for all his neices and newphews. Having heard this phrase for over 50 years I had to order and read it. Although boys might identify with and enjoy the book more than girls, the memoir of a young boy and his relationship with his father was as touching as watching "Andy Taylor" raise "Opie" -- Western style. A good, worthwhile read for any kid at any age.
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Summary: Heartwarming, Enjoyable, readable for any age level
Review: I first read a book from this series, "the fields of home" when I was 8 or 9, on my fathers recomendation, he said it reminded him of his father and himself. after reading the story, I found that rather than seeing my father and grandfather, I saw my dad and myself. I didnt know any other books from this author existed until a couple of years ago, when I ran accross the entire box set. my whole family has enjoyed them; both as read aloud books for the younger kids but as quiet reading for the older ones as well as my wife and I. I read the entire series at least once a year, and they never fail to bring a warm feeling to my heart, as well as a close feeling of family ties and kinship to the rural way of life. If the kids of today cared half as much for the well being of the family as Ralph Moody did for his, this would be a much better world to live in
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Summary: My all time favorite book
Review: I first read this book probably in junior high, and have since read it several more times, enjoying it each time as much as the last. It is such a great story of what family is and should be, and an incredible portrayal of a wonderful father who is loving yet firm. I've read almost the entire series, and will be reading them to my children in a few years.
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Summary: One of the best books to read aloud
Review: 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. I have found that the story holds the attention of both girls and boys. My students have been able to make connections with other items we have read in history. The story is full of excellent values without being preachy. Basically, it is a well told first person narrative of life in the American west in the 1910's. A great book to read outloud to children or to read with children.
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Summary: A Wonderful Book For Families To Read Together
Review: I read this book after my 9-year old finished it for school. The lessons and values that Ralph Moody learned growing up are so good and true-even if sometimes they were learned the hard way. Mr. Moody's book teaches wonderful values like responsibility, respect, honesty, hard work, and committment and support of the family. The part I liked best was the relationship that Ralph had with his father. This world would be a much brighter place to live in if every son had a father like Ralph's. I think a dad reading this to his kids would teach lessons they all would remember.
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Summary: Build Your Character House
Review: 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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Summary: Little Britches
Review: 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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Summary: A wonderful book of life's most important lessons.
Review: Little Britches is the sort of book that you wish could be made available to every man, woman and child in today's mixed up world. It is wonderfully inspirational and would go a long way toward making you think about what is really important in life and how you ought to go about being the best kind of human being that you could be. I have re-read the entire Little Britches series for the last 20-plus years and just recently ordered the entire set from Amazon.com. I am thrilled to think that they are still in print and I look forward to many years of enjoyable re-reading of them again. Do yourself a favor and buy Ralph Moody's books. He had tremendous insight about life and living. He would undoubtedly be the kind of man we'd all like to know, be friends with, have as a dad, husband, brother etc. You'll love his books. You'll laugh and cry and be transported back into a wonderful time of life. You'll be left with some great new thoughts and feelings about what really matters after all.
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Summary: I'd give this book 1,000 stars
Review: My second grade teacher read this to me, and the world would be a better place if everyone had values like the Moody's. Ralph's father showed true character to his son. I'm in the eighth grade now and have already read this book at least 5 times and I will be sure to read it many more. I reccomend this book to anyone, and when I have kids, I will be sure to read it to them
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Summary: Adults - please read this to every kid in your life!!!
Review: Ralph Moody's account of his boyhood days in Littleton, Colorado is an inspiring story of courage and pluck. Ralph, aka as Little Britches, has some hard lessons to learn, but is given quite a bit of freedom to do so by his father. The elder Moody is the quintessential father everyone wishes they had. Together they make an unbeatable team. This is the first in a series of seven books. I highly recommend them all.
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