Young protagonist Littlejim is the best student in his school and an excellent writeradmired by everyone in his small North Carolina mountain communityeveryone except for his father, Bigjim. Littlejim hopes he can finally earn his fathers respect and understanding by winning a local writing contest and getting his essay published in the Kansas City Star, but first he must find inspiration on the assigned topic, What it means to be an American.
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Young protagonist Littlejim is the best student in his school and an excellent writeradmired by everyone in his small North Carolina mountain communityeveryone except for his father, Bigjim. Littlejim hopes he can finally earn his fathers respect and understanding by winning a local writing contest and getting his essay published in the Kansas City Star, but first he must find inspiration on the assigned topic, What it means to be an American.
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Seller's Description:
Allen, Thomas B. Very good in Very good jacket. 172 pages. Signed by author. Front endpaper has a stamp indicating that this book was purchased at the author's childhood home in Spruce Pine, NC. "Through clear, unembellished prose, Houston describes day-to-day life on a farm....This book succeeds in capturing the spirit of immigrant Americans who overcome obstacles to accomplish their dreams". --Publishers Weekly. Littlejim, a bookish boy who lived in North Carolina in the 1920's, hopes to win a newspaper essay contest & gain the respect of his stern father. Inspired by author's own family stories.