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The Education of Little Tree

by Rennard Strickland, Forrest Carter
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Cherokee wisdom meets boyhood, nature, and resilience.

This book unravels beautifully the juxtaposition of cultural wisdom against the backdrop of historical hardships. Little Tree's experiences with his Cherokee grandparents will immerse you in a narrative rich in natural lore and resilience. It's a poignant journey that will resonate with those who appreciate stories of personal growth, the importance of heritage, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit against adversity.

  • American Booksellers Book Of The Year Award (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Education of Little Tree

by Rennard Strickland, Forrest Carter
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ISBN: 9780826308795
Authors: Rennard Strickland, Forrest Carter
Publisher: Univ. Of New Mexico Press
Date of Publication: 1976-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Coming of Age, Young Adult Contemporary, Historical Romance, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 16864 readers)

Description

The Education of Little Tree tells the story of a boy orphaned at a young age, 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 grandparents call him, is taught how to hunt and survive in the mountains, to respect nature in the Cherokee Way, taking only what is needed and leaving the rest for nature to run its course. Little Tree also learns about the harsh ways of white businessmen and tax collectors, and how his Granpa scares them away from his illegal attempts to enter the cash economy in humorous vignettes. Granma introduces Little Tree to the joys of reading and education. However, when Little Tree is taken away by whites for schooling, we witness the cruelty inflicted upon Indian children in an effort to assimilate them, and Little Tree's contrasting perceptions of the Anglo world and the Cherokee Way. The Education of Little Tree is considered a classic of its era and remains a timeless book for readers of all ages. (Note: Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.)
 

Cherokee wisdom meets boyhood, nature, and resilience.

This book unravels beautifully the juxtaposition of cultural wisdom against the backdrop of historical hardships. Little Tree's experiences with his Cherokee grandparents will immerse you in a narrative rich in natural lore and resilience. It's a poignant journey that will resonate with those who appreciate stories of personal growth, the importance of heritage, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit against adversity.

  • American Booksellers Book Of The Year Award (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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