TOUGHEY

by Adele Steiner Burlson ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

Childhood reminiscences in story form seen through a long adult perspective -- which destroys the sense of immediacy essential for keeping the child's interest. Twelve year old Toughey spends the summer of 1900 on a plantation in Texas -- learning to ride and alternately playing and squabbling with her younger sisters, as well as becoming involved with the escape of a worthy convict, riding with possum-hunters and worrying about the family dog who had personality difficulties. Good material here, but the remoteness and stiff, prim style nullify any appeal the story might have.

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Publisher: Steck

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1950

Categories: FICTION