Mr. Tucket (The Francis Tucket Books)
by Gary Paulsen
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Author: Gary PaulsenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-11-01
ISBN: 0440411335
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Yearling
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Book Review: Kid-Tested, Teacher- and Mom-Approved (Mr. Tucket)
Summary: 5 Stars
"Mr. Tucket" is the 'handle' that 14 year-old Francis Alphonse Tucket receives from Mr. Grimes, a one-armed trapper. The two run across one another after young Francis is taken by Pawnees who have kidnapped him from the wagon train his folks are taking to Oregon. Grimes takes the boy under his wing once Tucket manages to allude the Indians and together they do some trapping and have some rootin' tootin' adventures.
Talking Points:::
o This book was written for a younger audience than Paulsen's Young Adult books; such as the "Brian" series. It's listed at AR level 5.0 -- entering 5th Grade.
o Like other Paulsen books this one includes interesting history facts. But unlike other books by this author it doesn't have the same degree of reflection. Which is to say it's a 'lighter read'. For example, although Francis didn't know what had happened to his family after they were attacked by the Pawnee, he wasn't particularly overcome with grief.
o Paulsen is even handed with how he portrays peoples. Individuals might be bad, but not everyone in a particular culture.
o The 4th Graders at my children's school all read this book and it was all they talked about for awhile. Thus, kid-tested and approved.
o Myself:: I enjoyed "Mr. Tucket" a great deal. There's lots of action and, of course, Paulsen has done his research and has included some information about trappers and how captives were treated by western Indians. It's enough for younger readers to get the flavor of the times without going into some of the more horrendous experiences.
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Summary of Mr. Tucket (The Francis Tucket Books)
Fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is heading west on the Oregon Trail with his family by wagon train. When he receives a rifle for his birthday, he is thrilled that he is being treated like an adult. But Francis lags behind to practice shooting and is captured by Pawnees. It will take wild horses, hostile tribes, and a mysterious one-armed mountain man named Mr. Grimes to help Francis become the man who will be called Mr. Tucket.Fiction Books
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