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gatorelgato's review
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
knitter22's review
4.0
My youngest son was a reluctant reader during his elementary school years, and this caused a problem for both of us when he was assigned a book report. I was lucky enough to be working in an elementary school library at the time, so I would search the library's databases looking carefully for just the right book that would capture his attention. Once I found Gary Paulsen, my search became much easier.
The Tucket Adventures were some of my son's favorites, but I only ever read the first one myself. At a loss for something to read recently, I decided to try the whole series. Now I understand why my son enjoyed these so much! There is plenty of action, adventure, danger, and resourcefulness in the first one, and each book ends on a cliffhanger so you can hardly help but read the next one immediately. Fourteen-year-old Francis Alphonse Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians as he is traveling westward on the Oregon Trail with his family, and the stories revolve around his adventures in trying to reunite with his family. Francis grows as a character over the series, learning how to survive and how to make responsible and mature decisions. While there are some episodes of violence in the books, this would make an excellent series to read with your child/grandchild and discuss why the violence between Indians and settlers might have occurred, along with right and wrong, good and evil when your very survival might depend upon your decisions.
I highly recommend The Tucket Adventures as "boy books", especially for picky reluctant readers, but it also made a satisfying series to read for an adult. I look forward to reading Paulsen's Hatchet series some day!
The Tucket Adventures were some of my son's favorites, but I only ever read the first one myself. At a loss for something to read recently, I decided to try the whole series. Now I understand why my son enjoyed these so much! There is plenty of action, adventure, danger, and resourcefulness in the first one, and each book ends on a cliffhanger so you can hardly help but read the next one immediately. Fourteen-year-old Francis Alphonse Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians as he is traveling westward on the Oregon Trail with his family, and the stories revolve around his adventures in trying to reunite with his family. Francis grows as a character over the series, learning how to survive and how to make responsible and mature decisions. While there are some episodes of violence in the books, this would make an excellent series to read with your child/grandchild and discuss why the violence between Indians and settlers might have occurred, along with right and wrong, good and evil when your very survival might depend upon your decisions.
I highly recommend The Tucket Adventures as "boy books", especially for picky reluctant readers, but it also made a satisfying series to read for an adult. I look forward to reading Paulsen's Hatchet series some day!
margaretann84's review
4.0
Definitely an engaging story, regardless of historical (in)accuracy. I could see this being a huge hit with my middle schoolers, especially the boys.
sarahjaneinstpaul's review against another edition
5.0
K loved these. Recommended by a neighbor who has nephews who live on ranch in SD. Great stories.
chumpapagwa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
krisis86's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book, and an easy, quick read. I can't wait for my son to read it someday. I wish I had read it when I was a kid - I would have loved it even more than I do now.
prof_pelon's review against another edition
5.0
Brain Food: Mac and cheese
Scandal Level: pale
Violence: scalping and muskets
Must be ___ old to read: 8
Read if you liked: the hatchet
Re-readability: fun to do every once in a while.
Thoughts: Grew up with these books and I love them
Scandal Level: pale
Violence: scalping and muskets
Must be ___ old to read: 8
Read if you liked: the hatchet
Re-readability: fun to do every once in a while.
Thoughts: Grew up with these books and I love them
fallen_ire's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
chronicallyplotting's review against another edition
5.0
Read this with a small group while completing my student teaching. The kids loved it and many moved on the read the rest in the series. Love the characters and how they support each other in their differences and struggles.