Mountain Born

by Elizabeth Yates

Book Overview

Experience a simpler time and way of life--a time that demands hard work but allows for reflection on life, friendship, and the ways of sheep. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890847061
• ISBN13: 9780890847060
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Journeyforth
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Really good book

Excellent condition; my son enjoyed such rich words, indepth look at a shepherd's life relative to our Great Shepherd

Great read!

My 8- and 10-year-old children and I LOVED this book. I read it aloud, and we all enjoyed the story -- so much so that we decided to extend our learning to some research of sheep, raising sheep, and sheep farming. I highly recommend this book!

A Great Story!

I read this book to my son. It started out a little slow; I wasn't sure he would enjoy it as much as some others we've read. But we really enjoyed it, probably more than many of those others. As I was wrapping it up, he asked about a sequel, which always means he REALLY loved the book. There is one called *A Place for Peter* that is also worth reading. It is such a sweet story. Definitely worth reading.

Words of Wisdom

Although written for children, there are many words of wisdom in this lovely book. One of my favorites is: "A man must have a care to what he puts in his mind, for when he's alone on a hillside and draws it out he'll want treasures to be his company, not regrets."Yates uses rich language and imagery in her writing that vividly remind one of the simple things in life. "She snapped out a man's shirt...fastening it with pins to the line."This book treats, with sensitivity, the loss of one's beloved pet. It portrays strong family values and work ethic from a simpler time.