Forrest Carter - Education of Little Tree

Pros: An easy read with a good story of learning to live like the Indians.
Cons: Nothing about the book only about the Author.

This book The Education of Little Tree is the February Book Club selection and since I have read this book and will not be able to attend the February meeting I will review it here. Then I will loan it out to a friend from the Book Club who does ...

Pros: This is an excellent book for older children as well as adults to enjoy equally.
Cons: It took me a bit of effort to "get into" this book at the beginning.

     Set during the Great Depression in the hills of Tennessee, this is the story of an orphaned little boy who is brought up by his grandparents, one of whom is a full blooded Cherokee.  It is well written ...

Pros: This book is for all Americans.
Cons: It's not required in every 9th grade class history class.

This book is a reminder of where the land that our houses were built upon. This story of a little boy being raise by his grandparents is truly a must. We go through life not realizing what people dealt with at the hands of our government. It's time to...

Pros: easy to read, charming
Cons: no comment

I really enjoyed this book for its charm and sweet story. Not only does the book flow well and keep a nice pace, but the story itself keeps you turning the pages. I think the story of Little Tree, how he grows up, how society treats him, and how he...

Pros: Great writing, wonderful story, not a hollywood ending
Cons: It wasn't what it appeared to be.

The Education of Little Tree is a very quick book to read, the writing style of Forrest Carter is very easy to read and he does a great job of telling a tall tale of a Indian boy growing up in the depression era. This is a definate tear jerker and if you...

Pros: Showed great motifs and believes that make you think this really happened.
Cons: With some knowledge, the author spoils the book by his previous actions.

The book was great and kept my attention to the end. There are some questioning involved after you read the book. Overall, this book would be a great recommendation for schools or libraries.