When his father disappears near the Mexican border at the end of the Civil War, twelve-year-old Tyler decides to go after him and bring him home, acquiring on the journey a strange dog which he names Bigger.
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Powerful and Moving,
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This story doesn't settle for easy answers. I don't think we ever picture Tyler's father as quite the hero Tyler starts out believing he is; but Patricia Calvert doesn't take cheap shots: the man is complicated and doing what he thinks is right, even though we may want to shake him and tell him he's wrong. Sad without being depressing, BIGGER shows that sometimes we simply have to let go of our dreams and move on. The scene with the gravediggers is one of the shortest but strongest anti-war moments I have ever read.
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Couldn't put the book down for the week I read it.,
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Bigger written by Patricia Calvert was a very well written book. The characters in the book were well described in the story. The book had a great narritive hook and irony. I encourage you to go get the book to read.
4.0 out of 5 stars
depressing and wonderful all at once,
By mike griffin (richmond va) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bigger (Paperback)
Story of young lad who sets out on a long journey to bring his father home. His papa remains loyal to the southern cause even though Lee has already surrnedered. When the boy finally finds his Pop,he is not the same man he remembers before the civil war.His pop seems to have more love for his troops than for his own family. This saddens the boy greatly. The only positive thing about this trip was the strange, yet loyal dog he met and named Bigger. If not for this dog the trip would have been all for nothing. This book was very well written,and descriped. Fans of Historical fiction will like this. Those looking for a happy ending may not. 1st. of a 3 part series. I look forward to reading the rest!
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