Father and I Were Ranchers: Little Britches # 1

Ralph Moody has a great style of writing and Cameron Beierle's narration makes it come alive. Together they give you a boy's view on life on the ranch, the life lessons he learns, and how he grows into being the man of the family at age 11. Most of the book had me laughing at an unpredictable twist or a wry statement of facts. The end broke my heart and had me yearning to listen to the next story. It's a great story well told and all the better because it is true.

Yes. I can listen while I drive or do other things, whereas finding the time to sit down and read a paper copy is much less likely to happen.

LOVE this book. I laughed and cried. This took me back to simpler times.

This story takes place in 1906 when the family moved from New Hampshire to Colorado. The story is mostly about the relationship between father and son, and the lessons the father gives on being a man. The story about ranching and farming and the problems with lack of water, weather problem and mostly great neighbors is a familiar story to anyone who ranches or farms. It is a nice pleasant story with some humor, sadness and the trials of starting up in a new school. Makes for a good story to read between more serious reading or as a break from a hard week at work. Good family story. Cameron Beierle does a good job narrating the story. This is the first book in a series.

My mom had a copy of this book when I was young. I have always loved it!

This is one of those books that you hate to see come to an end. It is a great story to share with the whole family, especially those with younger children (maybe 8 years and up). It illustrates good values, a great work ethic, and a family that sticks together no matter what. The narrator is first rate.

I have only heard Cameron Beierle in the Little Britches series. The narration is fantastic.

I didn't read the print version.

Ralph "Little Britches"

I didn't know this book was based on an autobiography until after I read it. But, when he was telling about breaking nine toes, I just knew the details could not have been made up. Ouch! Trying to imagine such an injury, was beyond my imagination!

A young boy learns to be a cowpoke.

I'm going to "read" book #2 now.

Great story, great narration, perfect combination.

Ralph, was my favorite character. The story centers on him.

The scenes where Ralph's father gently molds the character of his son are my favorites.

The end of the book is very poignant.

A great story with historical perspective as well as themes of family and the building of moral character.

I would listen to this book again, but first I'd like to finish the series.

The trick riding competition.

No.

We cried! But we laughed too.