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ISBN: 0826312330

ISBN13: 9780826312334

The Education of Little Tree

By Alan Peckolick

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The Education of Little Tree has been embedded in controversy since the revelation that the autobiographical story told by Forrest Carter was a complete fabrication. The touching novel, which has entranced readers since it was first published in 1976, has since raised questions, many unanswered, about how this quaint and engaging tale of a young, orphaned boy could have been written by a man whose life was so overtly rooted in hatred. How can this story, now discovered to be fictitious, fill our hearts with so much emotion as we champion Little Tree's childhood lessons and future successes?The Education of Little Tree tells with poignant grace the story of a boy who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression. "Little Tree," as his grandparents call him, is shown how to hunt and survive in the mountains and taught to respect nature in the Cherokee Way--taking only what is needed, leaving the rest for nature to run its course. Little Tree also learns the often callous ways of white businessmen, sharecroppers, Christians, and politicians. Each vignette, whether frightening, funny, heartwarming, or sad, teaches our protagonist about life, love, nature, work, friendship, and family. A classic of its era and an enduring book for all ages, The Education of Little Tree continues to share important lessons. Little Tree's story allows us to reflect on the past and look toward the future. It offers us an opportunity to ask ourselves what we have learned and where it will take us. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0826312330

ISBN13:9780826312334

Release Date:July 1990

Publisher:University of New Mexico Press

Length:216 Pages

Weight:1.01 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.7" x 8.3"

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Rated 4 stars
Loved this book

By Donnamayj, May 1, 2024 Verified Purchase

I love this book. Shows the life of a young Native American boy growing up with his grandparents. It is one I could read over and over.

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Rated 5 stars
Unforgettable

By M.C, June 20, 2023 Verified Purchase

This book is definitely one of my favorites. I have read it atleast 10 times. It never gets old and always makes me laugh and cry. If you haven't read it, read it!! You won't regret it!

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Rated 5 stars
What I Learned From Little Tree

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 8, 2002

Unlike the reader from LA, I fail to see why the University of Mexico Press should feel obligated to "alert" the reader of Forrest Carter's ugly past. I think that removing the "True Story" subtitle was all that had to be done. After finding out about Carter's hideous background, I read the book backwards and was relieved to find no hidden racist manifestos or prayers to Satan. When reading the book frontwards what I discovered...

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Rated 5 stars
Yearning For Clarity

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 28, 2000

I have read this book 5 times. It calls to me every year or so, and, wondering why, since it always leaves me in tears, I have decided that the simple, clear integrity of the lives of the characters in this book appeals to something deep inside of me. Raised a cultural christian, with all of the bible "training" and Sunday school attendance pins that go along with that background, I was always mildly troubled by the guilt...

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Rated 5 stars
Controversial, magical, worth reading and fighting over.

By Thriftbooks.com User, November 5, 1998

For years, I've used Little Tree in my developmental reading classes with mostly black and hispanic men and women. Before I had heard of the controversy, I was impressed by the beauty of the book. I loved the way my slow, insecure readers could feel smarter than the narrator, as they realized they knew more than the small boy did. It was the most universally appreciated book I'd ever come across; people from all over the...

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