First Boy facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Gary Schmidt |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Henry Holt |
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Publication date
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2005 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 197 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-8050-7859-6 |
| OCLC | 57243339 |
| LC Class | PZ7.S3527 Fi 2005 |
First Boy is an exciting children's novel written by Gary Schmidt. It was published in 2005. This book was nominated for the Mark Twain Award in 2007–2008. This award celebrates books chosen by young readers.
Contents
What Is First Boy About?
This novel tells the story of Cooper Jewett, a fourteen-year-old boy. Cooper lives in New Hampshire and runs a dairy farm. He has been taking care of the farm since his grandfather passed away.
Cooper's Life and Challenges
Cooper's life gets complicated during a presidential election year. A presidential election is when people vote for the leader of their country. This time brings a lot of political excitement and sometimes confusion. Cooper finds himself caught up in this big event.
Cooper never knew his parents. His birth certificate, which is a document showing when and where someone was born, has important information blacked out. This means nobody really knows who Cooper's parents are. It's a big mystery in his life.
Standing Up for Himself
Throughout the story, Cooper learns to stand up for himself. He shows everyone what kind of person he truly is. He makes it clear that he is his own person, deciding his own path. The book explores themes of identity and finding your place in the world.
Main Characters
- Cooper Jewett: The main character, a fourteen-year-old boy who runs a dairy farm.
- Mrs. Perley: A character who plays a role in Cooper's life.
- Mr. Searle: Another character who interacts with Cooper.
