Harris and Me facts for kids
Harris and Me first edition cover
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| Author | Gary Paulsen |
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| Cover artist | Wendell Minor |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Harcourt Children's Books |
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Publication date
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October 29, 1993 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 168 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-15-292877-3 |
| OCLC | 28067113 |
| 813/.54 20 | |
| LC Class | PS3566.A834 H37 1993 |
Harris and Me is an exciting children's novel written by the famous author Gary Paulsen. It was first published in 1993. The book shares a collection of short stories, each with its own mini-heading. In 2007, the National Education Association chose this book as one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." This shows how much teachers love it!
Contents
What is "Harris and Me" About?
This book tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who is sent to live on a farm for a summer. He meets Harris, a wild and energetic nine-year-old. The story is based on Gary Paulsen's own childhood memories. It's like a peek into his past!
The main character, who is called "Me," learns all about farm life. He experiences many funny and sometimes crazy adventures with Harris. They meet interesting animals and people. The book is full of laughter and surprises. It shows what it's like to grow up in the countryside.
Meet the Characters
The book is filled with memorable characters. Each one adds something special to the story.
The Main Characters
- The "Me" of the title is an 11-year-old boy. He tells the story from his point of view. This character is based on Gary Paulsen himself.
- Harris Larson: A very active and adventurous nine-year-old boy. He loves exciting activities. He is the main character's best friend during the summer.
The Larson Family and Friends
- Knute Larson: Harris's father. He is a farmer who drinks a lot of coffee. He is a man of very few words.
- Louie: A kind farmhand who lives above the barn. He has no teeth and swallows his food whole. Louie also enjoys making small wooden sculptures. He even makes a wooden bust of the main character.
- Glennis Larson: Harris's older sister. She often keeps Harris in line when he uses bad words.
- Clair Larson: Harris's mother. She is the wonderful cook for the whole family.
The Farm Animals
- Buzzer: A lynx that Louie found and raised as his pet.
- Ernie: An extremely feisty rooster. He can be quite aggressive!
- Vivian: A large cow. She does not like to be touched or milked.
- Bill and Bob: Two very large and strong horses.
This book is a true story of a summer in Gary Paulsen's life. It is said that he never went back to visit Harris after that summer.
