[LM_NET] BOOK: The education of Little Tree by Carter

[Frederick Muller <mullinator52@GMAIL.COM>]

Carter, Forrest. The education of Little Tree. University of New Mexico,
1976 [0-82632809-1]
This book takes place in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee during the
depression of the 1930's.   Little Tree is a Cherokee orphan who is adopted
by his grandparents.  In the mountains he learns to hunt and live the
"Cherokee Way.  He also learns the cruelty of the white people toward them
who eventually take him away from his grandparents and send him to an
orphanage.  This 216 is not a quick read but is a warm and touching story of
a family caring deeply for each other and their way of life.  Unfortunately,
there is some controversy surrounding this book.  It originally was marketed
at autobiographical (which it is not.)  Also, the "Cherokee Way" as
described in the book, is far from accurate according to some.  I purchased
this book because one of our sixth grade teachers requested it after seeing
it on a list of suggested readings in their textbook.

-- 
Frederick Muller
Halsted Middle School Library
Newton, NJ
My book reviews are compiled at http://www.mullersreviews.com
My book review blog is at http://MullerInTheMiddle.blogspot.com

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