Old Ramon

by Jack Schaefer

Book Overview

Awarded a 1961 Newbery Honor, Old Ramon tells the timeless coming-of-age story of a young boy who spends a summer with an old shepherd in the Mojave Desert. He leaves his textbooks behind for real... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802774032
• ISBN13: 9780802774033
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: Walker Childrens
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

A great western for young people & winner of several awards!

This is a timeless story by the author of "Shane". "Old Ramon" centers on a wise older shepherd, a young boy, and two brave dogs. Ramon teaches the boy, who is the son of his patron, how to care for a herd in the harsh terrain of the desert. The boy learns about sheep and sandstorms, rattlesnakes and wolves; he also learns about friendship and loss, bravery and cool-headed wisdom. Set in the Old West, where the cultures of Mexico and Southern California converge, "Old Ramon" offers both a journey back to the adventures of the past and a universal story of growing up. Has nice drawings too.