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kellyrenea's review against another edition
5.0
Book 34 of 2024: The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Karr
Such a delightful read! Ideal for all ages. Historical events, fun situations, unforgettable characters, and laugh-out-loud moments. Thanks for recommending this Daphne King.
Such a delightful read! Ideal for all ages. Historical events, fun situations, unforgettable characters, and laugh-out-loud moments. Thanks for recommending this Daphne King.
justicepirate's review against another edition
4.0
I actually had a blast reading this to my sons. I sometimes put on an accent even while reading it.
Simon is not a smart kid and was left back a lot. When it came to the time that he was fifteen years old, his teacher said she couldn't teach him any longer, as that is how far she taught for school. Since he graduated, he decided he had to make something out of his life. His teacher was always really inspiring to him and told him to spread his wings. That is when he noticed all the turkeys on a farm in his town and decided that he would make a business out of those turkeys. With the support of his teacher, he was able to make a purchase of a thousand turkeys and decided to take them with him to Denver where he was sure he'd be able to make a profit.
I loved the characters throughout this book. They were really likeable or unlikable. Simon had some really great times on the trail and some really terrible ones too. This was such a unique tale about the late 1800s when people really did do Turkey Walks like he did. My sons really had a fun time listening to this story and I like seeing them so engaged because it makes reading to them so much more fun. Definitely a good one to read to your kids! It brings up great discussions too about various situations that came up and certain people that they came across too.
Simon is not a smart kid and was left back a lot. When it came to the time that he was fifteen years old, his teacher said she couldn't teach him any longer, as that is how far she taught for school. Since he graduated, he decided he had to make something out of his life. His teacher was always really inspiring to him and told him to spread his wings. That is when he noticed all the turkeys on a farm in his town and decided that he would make a business out of those turkeys. With the support of his teacher, he was able to make a purchase of a thousand turkeys and decided to take them with him to Denver where he was sure he'd be able to make a profit.
I loved the characters throughout this book. They were really likeable or unlikable. Simon had some really great times on the trail and some really terrible ones too. This was such a unique tale about the late 1800s when people really did do Turkey Walks like he did. My sons really had a fun time listening to this story and I like seeing them so engaged because it makes reading to them so much more fun. Definitely a good one to read to your kids! It brings up great discussions too about various situations that came up and certain people that they came across too.
bekmorr's review against another edition
4.0
My nine year old boy and I loved this one. Funny and charming.
shicklin's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book--it was a great read-aloud. The one thing that made me sad was the father, but I love that he found a family when he didn't have one. "Heartwarming" applies.
danicamidlil's review against another edition
4.0
This was hilarious! Excellent as an audiobook.
After completing the third grade for the fourth time, fifteen year old Simon Green is summarily graduated by his teacher. “Go out in the world and spread your wings, Simon,” she says. She is sorry to see him go, Simon has always been her kindest and most helpful student. (After all, he single-handedly cuts all the firewood in the winter.) Once Simon finds that Missouri turkeys sell for twenty times the local price in the hungry boom town of Denver, he hatches his first business scheme. Even at fifteen, Simon towers over his uncle and cousins, but they tease him about being all brawn and no brains. No one thinks Simon has much chance of success except his teacher. She has such faith that she invests her entire life savings of $250 in a flock of 1,000 birds for Simon to herd by foot all the way to Denver. Along the way Simon meets up with a host of colorful characters including a runaway slave, Indians, the U.S. Cavalry, lions, tigers, camels, and the father who abandoned him when his mother died 10 years ago. Will Simple Simon fail miserably in the real world or surprise everyone?
After completing the third grade for the fourth time, fifteen year old Simon Green is summarily graduated by his teacher. “Go out in the world and spread your wings, Simon,” she says. She is sorry to see him go, Simon has always been her kindest and most helpful student. (After all, he single-handedly cuts all the firewood in the winter.) Once Simon finds that Missouri turkeys sell for twenty times the local price in the hungry boom town of Denver, he hatches his first business scheme. Even at fifteen, Simon towers over his uncle and cousins, but they tease him about being all brawn and no brains. No one thinks Simon has much chance of success except his teacher. She has such faith that she invests her entire life savings of $250 in a flock of 1,000 birds for Simon to herd by foot all the way to Denver. Along the way Simon meets up with a host of colorful characters including a runaway slave, Indians, the U.S. Cavalry, lions, tigers, camels, and the father who abandoned him when his mother died 10 years ago. Will Simple Simon fail miserably in the real world or surprise everyone?
hheartbooks's review against another edition
4.0
So much fun! A MG novel showcasing found family. This is a great boy read- full of adventure and humor.
themightydana's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book for 5th graders! The story and characters are heartwarming and funny. The writing style also makes a great teacher read-aloud!
hiskid1324's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mackenziekoppa's review against another edition
5.0
An EXCELLENT read! My 11 year old absolutely loved it! It was a wonderful book to share in together and I'm so glad we found it! Clean but a little rough around the ages- a perfect coming of age book to read together.
deweydecimator's review against another edition
The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Karr (2000)