Preacher's Boy

Written in 1999, this book was on the Year 6 shelf at school and I had no idea what it was about. It is set in 1899, America and the main character is the son of the Congregational Minister. We hear about Robbie's family and what he, in his 11 year old head, thinks and feels about the world. I am no......more

This book takes place in 1898 in Vermont. Ten-year-old Robbie Hewitt is the rambunctious, hot tempered, free-thinking son of the local pastor. After a "hell fire and brimstone" type evangelist comes to his dad's church and spouts a message of condemnation and judgement to the congregation, Robbie de......more

Oh Katherine Paterson. Her quiet yet full of big, true emotions of young adults are so beautiful written. Taking place at the turn of the 20th century... Robbie is a preacher’s son and questioning everything including his faith. It reminded me of huck Finn in that the he was trying to do the right t......more

The library copy I read has a cover illustration by the great Barry Moser, which is what drew me to it. I always love me a redhead! Hadn't read a Katherine Paterson in ages, now I have to look up others I've missed. That said, of course I thought the writing was superb and the characters very well-d......more

Audible Plus 4 hours 28 min. Narrated by Johnny Heller (A) This is another engaging book by Katherine Paterson! The author manages to convince us through the eyes of a ten-year old boy Robbie Hewitt, who is the son of a preacher and to the unjustly high standards to which he is held. If you have ever......more