Synopses & Reviews
John Thomas, a boy who lives in the woods of Tennessee with his stern guardian Luke, leads a lonely, solitary life. One morning after a storm, he finds an injured bird and makes his pet. When another young boy steals White Bird, John Thomas sets out on his own to find his pet. A perfect first chapter book for fans of historical fiction.
Synopsis
Set in 19th-century rural Virginia, this moving novel follows a backwoods boy as he runs away from home and his harsh guardian in search of a precious pet: a white crow. After many adventures, he returns home to take his first steps into adulthood. Originally published in 1967, this story has been newly revised by the author.