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Horse of a Different Color: Reminiscences of a Kansas Drover

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Ralph Moody again weaves an artful picture of true life in the real world of the early twentieth century. His easy going style and colorful portrayal of each character give a real livng account of day to day life with a constant optimism that many of us miss in our cynical world. A great read aloud family book aong with the rest in the series. Moody gives character qualities that are rarely found in the novels of today and are much needed especially for todays young men.

Put this one on your 10 - 14 year old's reading list but don't forget to read it along with them.

Ralph Moody's books are a national treasure demonstrating life at the end of an era while teaching timeless values in an enjoyable and appealing fashion. Almost all of Ralph Moody's books have that "read aloud" feel so rare in literature disigned for families. Told in the first person he tells his story simply with feeling and often some well placed humor.

In this volume Ralph is drawn into the Cattle/livestock business and unwittingly forms a partnership that leaves him unbelievably in debt. Ever resourceful Ralph rebuilds a new business and works to overcome his turn of bad luck.

This is a wounderful story whose enjoyment will be enhanced by reading the other books in the series first as this in the last book.

When I was a child I read Little Britches, Man of The Family, and Horse of a Different Color. These books/stories are timeless. Any parent who wants to give a good example to a child about resposibility should obtain these.

Got these for my boyfriend. He read these when he was younger and he said they are just as good now. Ralph Moody is amazing. Good wholesome books. We could all learn a little from his stories.

We love the Little Britches Series by Ralph Moody and this is one of the most engaging books. Ralph "Bud" Moody continues to encounter many hardships, but always meets them with determination, hard work and consideration of those around him.

I gave this book to my husband (who is extremely difficult to buy gifts for!). He loved it and proceeded to buy many more of Moody's books. He loves cowboy and old west stuff so this seems to be a perfect fit!

This book is the last of the Ralpy Moody series. My husband and I have been reading the series this year. We used the books to help relieve the monotony of two trips across Kansas and Nebraska this summerand fall. While reading this book, we actually drove to Oberlin Kansas and Cedar Bluffs to see where this story took place. Ralph Moody has a way of explaining ranching, farming, and people that make his stories come alive. My children read "Little Britches in school years ago. We read them after they came home raving about the story. My husband and I have enjoyed reading them again, now in our golden years.

I am really enjoying this book. We got it in only a week. The author is remarkable. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoy's cowboy stories and how they tamed the west.