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I remember reading this volume as a young child... I call back my mom telling me most Jesse Stuart and how he was from Kentucky similar me. Patently and uncomplicated: it's a good moral tale. I notwithstanding call back descriptions of how the chocolate bar and lemon soda tasted and how the minnows darted virtually in the creek. I remember reading this book as a young child... I remember my mom telling me nearly Jesse Stuart and how he was from Kentucky similar me. Plain and simple: information technology's a expert moral tale. I all the same retrieve descriptions of how the chocolate bar and lemon soda tasted and how the minnows darted near in the creek. ...more

May 28, 2017 Samantha rated information technology information technology was amazing

Jesse Stuart has been and so important to me for, well, basically my entire life. I started reading these books, his "easy readers", very early in simple school and I progressed through all of his work every bit I grew up. Back then the Jesse Stuart Foundation used to give these books out free to all the kids in the state that were in a certain course, and if they aren't all the same doing that I sure hope they could observe the means to do so again!

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Jesse Stuart has been then important to me for, well, basically my unabridged life. I started reading these books, his "easy readers", very early in elementary schoolhouse and I progressed through all of his work as I grew upward. Back and so the Jesse Stuart Foundation used to requite these books out free to all the kids in the state that were in a sure grade, and if they aren't still doing that I certain hope they could find the ways to do so again!

These books were important to u.s.a. growing up. They were well-nigh our culture, set correct here in Kentucky, and they had of import morals that all children need to learn near. They were quick merely meaningful reads, and I don't know honestly if I'd be the same reader I am today without them or without Mr. Stuart.

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Jul 29, 2011 Katie Sam rated information technology did not like it

I'1000 distressing, but this is a pathetic excuse for a volume. I could have written something better when I was in third grade. From all the talk well-nigh it, yous would think that it was amazing, but no. Read information technology if you want, but information technology'southward got a very simple, anticipated plot that is hardly interesting. I'm sad, merely this is a pathetic excuse for a book. I could have written something better when I was in third form. From all the talk about it, you would think that it was amazing, but no. Read it if you want, but information technology's got a very unproblematic, predictable plot that is hardly interesting. ...more

Mar 29, 2020 Ruth rated information technology it was amazing

What a wonderful quick lesson and read to facilitate the learning of integrity.

Jun 27, 2019 Matthew Parks rated it did not similar it

[Mild Rant Warning]
By its title, I had high hopes for this book. Unfortunately, it didn't pan out.

(view spoiler)[So the boy cheats a bit to get a soda and processed bar. So for "some reason," the lemon soda doesn't taste as yummy equally usual, and neither does the processed bar. (hide spoiler)] Ugh.

Here'south the matter, when nosotros cheat, there *ARE* rewards! I wish this would be taught more clearly. Not to encourage it, just because we're disobeying the aforementioned principle nosotros're trying to teach when we prevarication about this

[Balmy Rant Warning]
By its title, I had high hopes for this book. Unfortunately, information technology didn't pan out.

(view spoiler)[And then the boy cheats a scrap to go a soda and candy bar. Then for "some reason," the lemon soda doesn't gustation as yummy as usual, and neither does the candy bar. (hide spoiler)] Ugh.

Here's the thing, when we cheat, in that location *ARE* rewards! I wish this would exist taught more clearly. Not to encourage information technology, but because we're disobeying the same principle nosotros're trying to teach when nosotros prevarication almost this!

What'southward great nearly this book is that (view spoiler)[the female parent, when she catches him in his dishonesty, sends him back to face the store owner--to face up his guilt/shame--and to make it right. He hates doing it, and yet he does it anyhow. (hide spoiler)] That function is awesome!

But could we stop with telling children (and ourselves) that if y'all always do what'due south right, you'll automatically be happy, and if y'all practise something wrong, you'll automatically exist miserable and everything will get wrong in your life?

That's simply non the manner life works. So allow'southward stop lying about information technology. Let's end giving kids a sack with holes because we desire too desperately for them to never do something bad. Rather, let's acknowledge that dishonest, unethical, or immoral choices oftentimes can have positive short-term consequences, and sometimes even positive long-term ones.

Then lets talk with them nearly other consequences such choices have. For example, how is our character affected? Who do we want to exist? What kind of a person? Or another example, let's talk nearly our human relationship with God who knows all. Let's talk nigh honoring our sense of right and incorrect and why it's valuable. Let's talk with them about honoring Divine promptings. etc.

And lets talk with our children about vision. Let'south discuss what kind of things we'll create in life if we go effectually with an attitude that dishonesty (or other dishonorable trait) is acceptable or justifiable, and is that what nosotros want? What kind of people (speaking of character) volition we choose to be with, and who would choose to be with the states?

Making a dishonest choice is not going to make (view spoiler)[the interesting turtle disappear or the minnows swim abroad so you can't see them, and it's non going to make your candy bar taste bad (hibernate spoiler)]. Then let's have the character to teach adept character honestly, please?

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May 04, 2015 Newell rated it it was amazing

Fantastic book on moral choices for children. Yes it was created in an earlier simpler time, simply the values described transcend any cultural era. This book made a meaning impact on me as a vii year old, who had just discovered books. I could take written much of the plot from memory, and this is now 51 years subsequently, it had that much of an impact.

Children, Grandchildren, yes, they need books similar this rather than the type stuff typically available now.

Recommended for ages 5 through nine.

Aug 15, 2012 Shannon rated information technology liked it

2.v

Jesse Stuart commencement published this story in 1954. So yeah, equally may reviewers have said, it is dated. Notwithstanding, the teaching for morals is not often done in this day and time. (I oasis't found an app for that.) This simple story (remember 1954, written for CHILDREN not adults) tells the value of honesty. With many descriptions of wild animals (rarely see that anymore either) this short story is but right for little boys and girls today to learn the value of doing the right thing.

2.5

Jesse Stuart offset published this story in 1954. So yes, as may reviewers have said, it is dated. However, the teaching for morals is not often done in this 24-hour interval and time. (I haven't institute an app for that.) This simple story (recall 1954, written for CHILDREN not adults) tells the value of honesty. With many descriptions of wild animals (rarely see that anymore either) this curt story is only correct for picayune boys and girls today to learn the value of doing the right thing.

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December 07, 2017 Angie rated it it was astonishing

Really lovely short story almost honesty, choices and consequences. The writing fashion is simple enough that this could be for a kid who is just embarking on affiliate books, just the descriptions of nature and emotion elevate the writing to something even an older reader can enjoy. As well prissy to come across a lesson on skillful moral grapheme outside of a church lesson. Sometimes those two go tied together, when actually information technology is of import for all people, whether religious or not, to espouse timeless values.

There are some character-building books that never get out of style. Every child should get a taste of what it feels like to purposefully do something incorrect, feel the ugliness of guilt, and know inside the eventual joy and lightness of owning up to a mistake. Skillful character is never out of way, no matter the twelvemonth. The message of this volume is just as valuable today.

I Love, love, love this volume and have the old copy that my mom read to me manner dorsum when. When my son was about half-dozen he wanted to hear it over and over. He always got very nervous when Shan was nigh to tell his lie. This is a terrific kids book, a great lesson in what matters--and what doesn't. I Honey, love, love this volume and have the old copy that my mom read to me mode back when. When my son was about vi he wanted to hear information technology over and over. He e'er got very nervous when Shan was nearly to tell his lie. This is a terrific kids book, a slap-up lesson in what matters--and what doesn't. ...more

Jan 01, 2015 Trace rated information technology it was astonishing

Nosotros ADORED this book. It featured a male child, near the same age as my son, who in fact was very much Like my son in his appreciation for nature. Very charming story almost a boy who learns a lesson about character. Nosotros loved the descriptions of the natural globe. Highly recommend!!

Oct 13, 2016 Amy rated it it was amazing

I accept been trying to find this volume for 20 years! I read it in grade school and loved it. I remembered the lemon soda and the chocolate bar and the flour sacks...I can't await to read it once again now that I take the correct title! I will share this with all the fiddling people in my life. I accept been trying to find this volume for 20 years! I read it in grade schoolhouse and loved it. I remembered the lemon soda and the chocolate bar and the flour sacks...I can't await to read it again now that I take the right championship! I volition share this with all the petty people in my life. ...more

Review from my son

"I like this volume because the boy is and so similar me, he gets to get the store and play in the river when he wants to. It's l the stuff that I would similar to exercise if I was allowed to. "

Review from my son

"I similar this volume because the boy is and then similar me, he gets to go the store and play in the river when he wants to. It's 50 the stuff that I would similar to practise if I was allowed to. "

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A mannerly story of learning a valuable lesson

Follow Shan on learning how our choices have consequences and the lessons we can larn by them. A beautiful and relatable story for youth and adults; a lesson in honesty and forgiveness, mercy and grace.

Feb 13, 2020 Jill rated information technology liked it

I'm conflicted on the stars on this rating equally information technology is a short story near honesty—which is adept, merely it feels heavy in the commitment of the moral. Possibly information technology would experience a little less heavy to a much younger reader? I'll enquire my children who have read it almost their thoughts.

Mar 09, 2008 Amy rated it actually liked it

This is a great story about a male child who chooses to do something wrong and how he feels nigh his deportment afterwards. Information technology is a quick story and has a good lesson.

Aug 19, 2008 Art rated information technology it was amazing

Recommends it for: anyone

Character is important and a unproblematic lesson is given by Jesse Stuart in his book.
Likewise a bang-up way of looking at life at the turn of the Century.

I love Jesse Stuart'due south works. They're real. I love Jesse Stuart'southward works. They're real. ...more than

Apr 04, 2016 Anna Murdock rated it really liked it

I read this to the kids. information technology is a really brusque chapter book, with a really expert message.

Expert book to read while reviewing Kentucky geography with 5th graders. Like shooting fish in a barrel read.

Jun 28, 2017 Whitney rated it liked it

This story was actually included in i of my aBeka literature books in simple schoolhouse. I thought it was anticipated fifty-fifty and so, just not really poorly written.

Sep 22, 2017 Kari rated it liked it

If yous're LDS, you've had enough of these stories told to you by the time y'all're about half dozen that a book like this is nothing new. If you're LDS, you've had enough of these stories told to you by the time you're about 6 that a book similar this is nothing new. ...more

Oct 12, 2017 Sara rated information technology liked it

part of Good & Beautiful level 3 curriculum- Cooper was non a fan of this book, but I enjoyed it.

Hometown Hero

The writer is from right down the road and the sometime fashioned story with moral to learn is timeless and priceless!

October 09, 2018 Trisha rated information technology it was amazing

A curt story but powerful! There'south more quality than quantity in this book. A short story simply powerful! There'southward more quality than quantity in this book. ...more

A neat book nearly grapheme in young boys.

Great book for children

Lovely story portraying good values, fill with the honey of nature.
The kind of stories that is good and wholesome for children

Jesse Hilton Stuart was an American author known for writing short stories, poetry, and novels almost Southern Appalachia. Born and raised in Greenup County, Kentucky, Stuart relied heavily on the rural locale of Northeastern Kentucky for his writings. Stuart was named the Poet Laureate of Kentucky in 1954. He died at Jo-Lin nursing habitation in Ironton, Ohio, which is near his adolescence home.

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