The Education of Little Tree (A Zia Book)
8 journalers for this copy...
One of the better books I have read and one I think everyone should read.
It tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression. It is sad at times and funny and is the kind of book you can read several times and still get something new out of it which is exactly what I am doing at the moment.
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I bought this copy just for bookcrossing and intend to share it with my bookcrossing friends.
A quote from the book -
"Gramma said when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right."
Although the book was published as an autobiography,it was later found that the author had fabricated the story. Despite this it is still a wonderful tale.
My book has a different cover to that depcited above.
It tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression. It is sad at times and funny and is the kind of book you can read several times and still get something new out of it which is exactly what I am doing at the moment.
For more reviews see Amazon
I bought this copy just for bookcrossing and intend to share it with my bookcrossing friends.
A quote from the book -
"Gramma said when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right."
Although the book was published as an autobiography,it was later found that the author had fabricated the story. Despite this it is still a wonderful tale.
My book has a different cover to that depcited above.
This is going to be my first attempt at a bookring.
Intended mailing order
Boreal NZ (me)
arugh48187 USA
ladyofunicorns, USA -ships international
sgscarcliff , USA, ships international
Zarylia -Poland, ships Europe
CHAPARAL Belgium >
BookFrog -Australia -pref Asia/Pacific
Grooble -Australia <-------Book currently hereKiwikat New Zealand
Charmelie New Zealand
Rarsberry -New Zealand
Boreal -NZ
Intended mailing order
Boreal NZ (me)
arugh48187 USA
ladyofunicorns, USA -ships international
sgscarcliff , USA, ships international
Zarylia -Poland, ships Europe
CHAPARAL Belgium >
BookFrog -Australia -pref Asia/Pacific
Grooble -Australia <-------Book currently hereKiwikat New Zealand
Charmelie New Zealand
Rarsberry -New Zealand
Boreal -NZ
The book has been posted today.
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When you receive the book please leave a journal entry noting that the book has arrived.
When you are ready to send the book on, PM the next person on the list and send by whatever shipping method you prefer. When you have finished reading leave a journal entry telling people what you thought of it.
Received this in the mail today. I have a few bookrings in front of it, but will read it as soon as possible.
What a wonderful book! The simplicity of the characters' outlook on life is beautiful. I have always believed in the 'never take more than you need' principle and firmly agree that nature should be revered and respected. This book made me want to chuck all my possessions and go live in a forest. My favorite quote that kind of sums up the whole book's perspective:
"Granpa said that the meddlesome son of a bitch that invented the dictionary ought to be taken out and shot."
I PMed ladyofunicorns for her address, but her profile says that she will be incommunicado until after the New Year. Once I get the address, I will send this one on. Sorry for keeping it so long.
"Granpa said that the meddlesome son of a bitch that invented the dictionary ought to be taken out and shot."
I PMed ladyofunicorns for her address, but her profile says that she will be incommunicado until after the New Year. Once I get the address, I will send this one on. Sorry for keeping it so long.
Journal Entry 6 by arugh48187 at Post Office at 153rd and Garrett in -- Mailed, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Monday, December 29, 2003
Released on Monday, December 29, 2003 at Post Office at 153rd and Garrett in Apple Valley, Minnesota Controlled Releases.
Sending on to the next participant in this bookring.
Sending on to the next participant in this bookring.
Received this in the mail and am adding it to my tbr ring/ray pile and when I have read it, I will make another entry.
It is such a cute book! It was a fast read when I picked it up. I enjoyed it. My roommate saw it sitting on my bed and said that she had read it when she was younger. She had loved it too! So sorry to keep it so long!
I just got from the mail box place. I will read and send on as soon as I can. I have 2 bookrings in front of it.
I am adding some of my comments here and will copy them to a new journal entry when I finish the book. this way I can get comments in before I get without sending a dozen entries.
I liked the discussion of Granpa and words like knew and threw. I think he is right knew (new) means not used and knowed means you had knowledge of something. Also threw should be how you get from oneside of a doorway to the other, you go threw (through) it. You throwed a ball.
In reference to the Trail of Tears as being "romantic and speaks of sorrow" they are right it is not romantic. a death march is not romantic. I do not remember the Baatan Death March of WWII being romantic just tragic. but I guess that was because they were American and not "savage indians".
I am adding some of my comments here and will copy them to a new journal entry when I finish the book. this way I can get comments in before I get without sending a dozen entries.
I liked the discussion of Granpa and words like knew and threw. I think he is right knew (new) means not used and knowed means you had knowledge of something. Also threw should be how you get from oneside of a doorway to the other, you go threw (through) it. You throwed a ball.
In reference to the Trail of Tears as being "romantic and speaks of sorrow" they are right it is not romantic. a death march is not romantic. I do not remember the Baatan Death March of WWII being romantic just tragic. but I guess that was because they were American and not "savage indians".
Mailed off to the next person (Zarylia) 7/10.
I enjoyed the book. It gave a great view of mountain life during the depression era and how the Little Tree's Family lived. I did have difficulty believing Little Tree's age. At various places in the book it talks about him being 5-7 years old, but he seemed more like 12-15 to me.
Thanks for sharing the book.
Susan
I enjoyed the book. It gave a great view of mountain life during the depression era and how the Little Tree's Family lived. I did have difficulty believing Little Tree's age. At various places in the book it talks about him being 5-7 years old, but he seemed more like 12-15 to me.
Thanks for sharing the book.
Susan
Paynesville/MN/USA - I received this yesterday (or possibly the day before) in the mail with a very cute bookmark. I look forward to reading it and will hopefully do so quite soon. Thanks!
Warsaw/Poland - I just finished the book last night, and I loved it. The story is exquisite in it's simplicity and just altogether touching. The ending had me sitting on my kitchen counter with tears streaming down my face. It is an absolutely beautiful book, and I agree with arugh48187. It did make me want to go live in a forest! :-D The characters and relationships were so well developed that you really felt as though they were old friends and not just characters in a book. The characterization of Willow John was incredible; he was my favorite character, because he just seemed to have so much depth, as a character, and as a person. Anyway, I wasn't expecting to enjoy the book as much as I did, but now I feel lucky that I got the chance to read it.
I've got CHAPARAL's address and will be mailing it on soon. Thanks for all your patience!
I've got CHAPARAL's address and will be mailing it on soon. Thanks for all your patience!
Warsaw/Poland - sent on to CHAPARAL in Belgium today. Enjoy! :-D
Book received here into my P.O. Box in Belgium.
I must first finis the two books I'am reading now and then I will start reading this one.
Will be ready to travel further I guess in 3 or 4 wééks from now on... so be patient friends !
Happy reading and Bookcrossing.
I must first finis the two books I'am reading now and then I will start reading this one.
Will be ready to travel further I guess in 3 or 4 wééks from now on... so be patient friends !
Happy reading and Bookcrossing.
I enjoyed the book. Nice story and pleasant incursion in the life ot this youg Cherokee boyhood. Nice way to learn a bit more of the lifestyle and the believes of the Cherokee, making part on the great Indian Nation.
I am now awaiting by PM the address of the next BCer oon the list (BookFrog) to send the book as soon as possible via air-mail.
Whish everybody a happy reading - Hope to méét you again on a ring.
I am now awaiting by PM the address of the next BCer oon the list (BookFrog) to send the book as soon as possible via air-mail.
Whish everybody a happy reading - Hope to méét you again on a ring.
Book sent to BookFrog on 16.11.2004 via prior air-mail.
Bye for now.
Bye for now.
Journal Entry 17 by BookFrog from Albion Park, New South Wales Australia on Monday, November 29, 2004
Sorry its been a busy week and I have had this book about a week and not journalled that it arrived safely. Just not been able to touch the computer.
Anyway the book is read. Interesting book. The young narrator states things with such simplicity that your heart wants to break. He sees prejudice all around him but doesn't understand it and just reporst on it, thinking people are friendly when they are being quite insulting.
And the description of the home where they try and beat his "savagery" out of him when it is just the innocence of a child brought up in the country and knowledge of animals and nature.
Even if a bio or not - still a touching simple story. Though the ending seemed a bit silly him striking out on his own when only 8 or 9 or so??
Will contact grooble and send on to her.
Anyway the book is read. Interesting book. The young narrator states things with such simplicity that your heart wants to break. He sees prejudice all around him but doesn't understand it and just reporst on it, thinking people are friendly when they are being quite insulting.
And the description of the home where they try and beat his "savagery" out of him when it is just the innocence of a child brought up in the country and knowledge of animals and nature.
Even if a bio or not - still a touching simple story. Though the ending seemed a bit silly him striking out on his own when only 8 or 9 or so??
Will contact grooble and send on to her.
goody goody gumdrops! it's 2nd on the reading list. Thanks for the chance to read this!
Wonderful, inspiring and sad.Thanks for the opportunity to read this book!
