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The Education of Little Tree
The Education of Little Tree
Author: Rennard Strickland (Adapter), Forrest Carter
This story has entranced readers of all ages since it was first published twenty-five years ago. The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, 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 grandpare...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780826308795
ISBN-10: 0826308791
Publication Date: 5/1986
Pages: 216
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 113 ratings
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed The Education of Little Tree on
Helpful Score: 6
I love this book. I loved reading it. I loved sharing it. Everyone I've recommended it to has loved it.
Then I heard things about the author I wished I didn't know. But then I thought, "but, those things don't show through in this book", so the story hasn't changed, only my background knowledge.
I still love the book.
It's not an autobiography, and not everything mentioned in the story is real. Okay. It's still great fun to read.
Judyh avatar reviewed The Education of Little Tree on + 229 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book was a huge hit when first published and later when re-issued. It was read by adults and children alike, and is well-loved. It is still relevant and a wonderful story of a young Cherokee boy.
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Helpful Score: 3
Book of the Year-Abby Award Winner. A Cherokee boyhood of the 1980's remembered in generous, loving detail..an unbelievably rich young life. A felicitous remembrance of a unique education.--Kirkus Reviews.
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Helpful Score: 1
"The Education of Little Tree is (often)presented as the autobiography of the author, but it is a fictional story of a 5-year-old orphan boy named Little Tree who is raised by his full Cherokee Grandma and his half Cherokee Grandpa in their small mountain home during the depression." Amazon review
This is a beautiful story, but take the facts of it with a grain of salt.
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Helpful Score: 1
In the telling of the story of young Cherokee boy raised and educated in the backwoods by his grandparents, Forrest Carter talkes about living and dying, the place of people in the universe, the role of family and friends in the shaping of life, tragedy, humor, sorrow, bigotry, unselfishness and deep awareness of nature. Some of it is sad, some of it is hilarious, some of it is unbelievable and it is, all and all, charming.
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A touching story ,beautifully told about learning and living life on life's terms. The Mother Earth similes and sounds and smells of the mountains, made me feel as if I was walking the trails with Little Tree. I'm not sure the word â loveâ was written in the pages but it was palpably there in every description, step, and scene. Love for the gifts of nature and the gifts of family. Wise , loving Granma and Granpa took Little Tree into their hearts and their home ,teaching him compassion and understanding for all living things. His education was far beyond literature , reading and math. He was taught , by example, to listen to nature and his spirit to live in gratitude and beauty each day. The chapters were charming, inspirational stories filled with life lessons of survival and ingenuity! The characters were gritty and real and likable. I was moved to laughter and rolling off my cheeks tears. I was thoroughly engaged and entertained as if rocking on the cabin porch listening to a charming story teller. What a joy to read!
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This is a special book that has a loyal following. It would be appropriate for young adults and adults. After you read it you will never forget it.


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