Interesting New Book

I just recently finish a book titled: Little Britches

Little Britches (1950)
Moody, Ralph
Fiction
7/10 Book is really slow

Ralph and his little family move out to a farm in Colorado. From what they were told their little farm was one of the best there was in Colorado, much to their surprise when they get there they found only a few items. They have many struggles but they get their ranch up and running. The Family as a whole runs into many challenges along the way, as does Ralph himself. This book is about how he thrives when over coming his trials and learning from them.

In my opinion the theme of this book is about overcoming your trials. Also, turning your weaknesses into strengths which in turn helps Ralph build his character even as a young boy.

Little Britches is kind of like a biography of the character Ralph. It tells about him growing up and deciding who he wants to be a becoming just that. In this book Moody uses first person narration for this book. You can only hear and see what Ralph does. You can also hear his thoughts and what he worries about.

Little Britches is written for younger to adolescent boys who are trying to decide who they are. This book tells about how you can find out who you want to be as Ralph does. Ralph wants to become a  Cowboy and does everything he can to become one. It could also be written by younger girls too but I don't think they would enjoy it much.Scott Axom reviews the Little Britches as follows; Written in beautifully spartan prose, “Little Britches” is told through a series of (autobiographical) parables deriving from life on a dirt ranch near the Colorado foothills at the beginning of the twentieth century. The charm of Moody’s style shines through his authentic eight year-old voice, leading the reader to numerous, and occasionally elegant, lessons on honor, duty and pride. James Brogan says; I haven't re-read as an adult, so I can't really comment on the writing style, but it was sort of like the Little House books from a boy's point of view and at a later date in history. Lots of growing up and coming of age stuff.