Mary Emma & Company: Little Britches #4 (Unabridged) (Audio Download)

by Ralph Moody (Author)

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Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. Auctions and roundups, family picnics, irrigation wars, tornadoes and wind storms give authentic color to Little Britches. So do adventures, wonderfully told, that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary.

 

Little Britches was the literary debut of Ralph Moody, who wrote about the adventures of his family in eight glorious books, all available as Bison Books.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Ralph Moody (1898?1982) is the author of Come on Seabicuit! as well as the Little Britches series about a boy's life on a Colorado ranch, all available in Bison Books editions.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 67 of 67 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Build Your Character House, February 28, 2003 By  kaitie lee "kaitielee" (Maine USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback) If a classroom full of students with BEHAVIOR problems can sit through this book without incident, you can imagine how compelling this story is. Little Britches is the first book in an autobiographical series. Ralph Moody (aka Little Britches) tells us about his family's move from the East and their struggles and triumphs as they scrape a living from a ranch in Colorado. Ralph is 9 years old, with an older sister and several younger siblings. The book is much more than a chronology of interesting and exciting events-- much more. It is rich in the values of honesty, family unity, ingenuity, and the pride of doing a task well. There are many strong messages about building character -- earning trust, earning respect, and giving a man a good day's work. Ralph's wonderfully wise father is his primary teacher regarding the building of Ralph's "character house", but along the way Ralph meets other memorable men -- "Hi" the cowboy was our favorite. Ralph gets in several predicaments, doesn't always make the right choice, but takes to heart his father's wise counsel. This book is a true treasure. I would recommend it for ages 5 and up as a read aloud. 10 and up to be read alone. A great read for adults too -- a "can't miss" present. Don't hesitate -- put it in your library and then share the gift of this wonderful author. 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Little Britches, December 6, 1999 By  Brenda Noorlander (Coos Bay, Oregon) - See all my reviews This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback) In 1987 while living in Haines,Alaska;I asked the librarian for a good book. I wanted something like Little House on the Prairie kind of story. She handed me Little Britches. I took it home and read the most wonderful adventure of a boy, growing up and learning lessons in life. It touched my heart so deeply I felt I knew him. I returned to the library after I had finished reading the book and asked if he had written any other's. The library owned one other book by Ralph Moody and that was Man of the Family. It was checked out,and not due in for two weeks. I put in a request and waited anxiously. When I finally was able to read it, it was just as wonderful as the first. To my delight Mr. Moody had written many books of his childhood. I have six children who love me to read these stories to them. Of all the books I have ever read, I must say by far that Ralph Moody's Little Britches is my all time favorite book. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, October 20, 2005 By  iggy (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback) Little Britches is one the best books we have ever read! It has sparked a number of conversations with my young sons about character and wise choices. This morning I even pulled it out to read a quote from it after they had disobeyed me about something! The quote is something Ralph's father says to him after he (Ralph) has lied: "If (a man) tells lies to be able to do the things he shouldn't do but wants to, his character will soon become a ruin. A man with a ruined character is a shame on the face of the earth." I highly recommend this book BUT please be aware that it does contain cursing! Fortunately, we are reading this aloud, so I can skip over objectionable words, but in all the reviews I have read (on Amazon and elsewhere), no one has mentioned this. Am I the only one who objects to my elementary-school aged children reading curse words? Anyway, wonderful book, HIGHLY recommended!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars First Love I was in the sixth grade when I learned I loved to read, and these books did it for me. I have never stopped reading. Read more Published 18 days ago by John Foster Clark 5.0 out of 5 stars a MUST read, MUST own! This book is a look at real people at the turn of the 20th century. I was introduced to it in a book club. I can't believe I had never heard of it. Read more Published 6 months ago by Lisa Porter 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for boys AND girls and grown-ups, too! This book, like the Little House books, gives a true look at what life was like in the past. I was amazed at what such a seemingly young boy was able to do. Read more Published 10 months ago by Samantha McSwain 5.0 out of 5 stars Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers This book was read to our class when I was in the 6th grade. I loved it! When our kids were growing up, I read all of the series to our kids as we traveled. Read more Published 11 months ago by Karin W. Lager 5.0 out of 5 stars Speechless Oh I am speechless. This is a book full of grace, character, This is the writers real life boyhood and apparently thought he could make a good book out of it. Boy was he right! Read more Published 14 months ago 5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiring Book For Young and Old I just finished this book tonight. I laughed and cried and couldn't put it down. 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• ASIN: B001L7TYHQ
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• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Build Your Character House, February 28, 2003

By	kaitie lee "kaitielee" (Maine USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback)

If a classroom full of students with BEHAVIOR problems can sit through this book without incident, you can imagine how compelling this story is.

Little Britches is the first book in an autobiographical series. Ralph Moody (aka Little Britches) tells us about his family's move from the East and their struggles and triumphs as they scrape a living from a ranch in Colorado. Ralph is 9 years old, with an older sister and several younger siblings. The book is much more than a chronology of interesting and exciting events-- much more. It is rich in the values of honesty, family unity, ingenuity, and the pride of doing a task well.

There are many strong messages about building character -- earning trust, earning respect, and giving a man a good day's work. Ralph's wonderfully wise father is his primary teacher regarding the building of Ralph's "character house", but along the way Ralph meets other memorable men -- "Hi" the cowboy was our favorite. Ralph gets in several predicaments, doesn't always make the right choice, but takes to heart his father's wise counsel.

This book is a true treasure. I would recommend it for ages 5 and up as a read aloud. 10 and up to be read alone. A great read for adults too -- a "can't miss" present. Don't hesitate -- put it in your library and then share the gift of this wonderful author.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Britches, December 6, 1999

By	Brenda Noorlander (Coos Bay, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback)

In 1987 while living in Haines,Alaska;I asked the librarian for a good book. I wanted something like Little House on the Prairie kind of story. She handed me Little Britches. I took it home and read the most wonderful adventure of a boy, growing up and learning lessons in life. It touched my heart so deeply I felt I knew him. I returned to the library after I had finished reading the book and asked if he had written any other's. The library owned one other book by Ralph Moody and that was Man of the Family. It was checked out,and not due in for two weeks. I put in a request and waited anxiously. When I finally was able to read it, it was just as wonderful as the first. To my delight Mr. Moody had written many books of his childhood. I have six children who love me to read these stories to them. Of all the books I have ever read, I must say by far that Ralph Moody's Little Britches is my all time favorite book.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, October 20, 2005

By	iggy (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback)

Little Britches is one the best books we have ever read! It has sparked a number of conversations with my young sons about character and wise choices. This morning I even pulled it out to read a quote from it after they had disobeyed me about something! The quote is something Ralph's father says to him after he (Ralph) has lied: "If (a man) tells lies to be able to do the things he shouldn't do but wants to, his character will soon become a ruin. A man with a ruined character is a shame on the face of the earth."
I highly recommend this book BUT please be aware that it does contain cursing! Fortunately, we are reading this aloud, so I can skip over objectionable words, but in all the reviews I have read (on Amazon and elsewhere), no one has mentioned this. Am I the only one who objects to my elementary-school aged children reading curse words?
Anyway, wonderful book, HIGHLY recommended!