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Twelve-year-old Littlejim, a bookish boy living in a rural North Carolina community in the early years of the twentieth century, hopes to win a newspaper essay contest and thus gain the respect of his stern father.
Quick Summary
Littlejim is a twelve-year-old bookish boy living in rural North Carolina in the early 1900s who enters a newspaper essay contest to try to win his stern father's approval and respect. The book explores family dynamics, perseverance, and finding your voice in a community where being different is not always easy. If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Petsr kid likes historical fiction about underdog kids proving themselves like "Bud, Not Buddy", they'll love this story. It is perfect for middle graders in 4th through 6th grade who enjoy character-driven stories about realistic struggles in early 20th century America.