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jamie_o's review against another edition
5.0
Though it has a different feel from the previous two books in the series because Ralph's family is not a part of it, it is just as outstanding. Ralph tells of the summer he was 12 years old, away from home working as a cowhand on Mr. Batchlett's home ranch - making a man's wages.
One of my favorite characters was cowhand Zeb, who with his quiet and unassuming way teaches Ralph a lot about life. And Ralph's friendship with Mr. Bendt's spirited daughter Hazel is sweet; she teaches him about rounding up cows and he teaches her horse-riding tricks. One of the most memorable scenes for me is the bunkhouse fight - Trinidad fighting with Sid and then Zeb was intense. My boys were on the edge of their seats with excitement.
Ralph is such a great example for kids - hardworking, honest, and respectful. This series is a treasure.
"When you're looking at somethings beautiful and grand and sort of peaceful, it always seems nicer to be with someone who doesn't talk."
"nothin' worth while gets learnt easy"
"I guess I don't know much about women, but they're an awful lot harder to figure out than horses."
One of my favorite characters was cowhand Zeb, who with his quiet and unassuming way teaches Ralph a lot about life. And Ralph's friendship with Mr. Bendt's spirited daughter Hazel is sweet; she teaches him about rounding up cows and he teaches her horse-riding tricks. One of the most memorable scenes for me is the bunkhouse fight - Trinidad fighting with Sid and then Zeb was intense. My boys were on the edge of their seats with excitement.
Ralph is such a great example for kids - hardworking, honest, and respectful. This series is a treasure.
"When you're looking at somethings beautiful and grand and sort of peaceful, it always seems nicer to be with someone who doesn't talk."
"nothin' worth while gets learnt easy"
"I guess I don't know much about women, but they're an awful lot harder to figure out than horses."
suey's review against another edition
3.0
A fun memoir about a 12 year old boy who goes to work the summer as cow hand on a ranch in Colorado, in 1911. Daughter had to read this for school, so I read along with.
katehtreads's review against another edition
5.0
All of the Little Britches books have been such a joy to read. I find myself laughing out loud and crying and pondering the lessons offered in my quiet moments. I'm not even sure how I stumbled across these books but I am forever grateful I did.
This is one of the more fun Little Britches. I loved see Ralph grow up some and learn to be a more compassionate and charitable person. My husband and I loved listening to the audiobook by Cameron Beierle. He does a wonderful job bringing each of the men on the Home Ranch to life.
This is one of the more fun Little Britches. I loved see Ralph grow up some and learn to be a more compassionate and charitable person. My husband and I loved listening to the audiobook by Cameron Beierle. He does a wonderful job bringing each of the men on the Home Ranch to life.
momreads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is the third in the Little Britches series. You do not need to read the first two but those help tremendously in fleshing out the main character, Ralph. Ralph is only a boy when he goes to work on a cattle ranch with grown men, earning a man's wages. A fun read. The characters are what make the story.
satyridae's review against another edition
4.0
This is book 3 in the series, but chronologically it fits about 3/4 of the way through book 2, which is odd. I suppose there was less of a market for long memoirs when this first came out, and it makes some sense to split the ranching job part into its own book, but since the ending of book 2 is sort of a cliff-hanger, it's disconcerting to pick up this one and find yourself going back in time.
I do love this series. Moody's insights and integrity are stellar. The anecdotes are understated but illustrative of a life embraced with enthusiasm and grit. The narrator's overenunciation still makes me twitch sometimes, but it's so nice to have these in spoken form.
I do love this series. Moody's insights and integrity are stellar. The anecdotes are understated but illustrative of a life embraced with enthusiasm and grit. The narrator's overenunciation still makes me twitch sometimes, but it's so nice to have these in spoken form.
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