Boys & Men, 1900s, Nature, Being a Teen, Homelessness & Poverty, Self Esteem & Reliance, 20th Century 

Christopher Award - "Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness"Society of School Librarians International Best BookHistorical fiction at its best! From the author of The Big Burn comes this captivating story of a boy striving to become a man amidst the hard times of the 1930s Great Depression. Teenager Moss Trawnley is on his own and desperate when he joins Franklin Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC means a job at a Montana camp and money for his family. Self-esteem and self-reliance. Friends and being a leader. A crash course in living with nature. And it means facing hard times and building something good. Includes reader's guide.Double whammy. Good book. Good boy book. . .It's a coming-of-age novel worthy of your time. --Treasure Chest for TweensThis is a must read book!! If you like realistic fiction then you should definitely read this novel. --East Meadow Public Library YA Book Log, review by a middle school studentAn excellent piece of historical fiction which helps people today to appreciate events that took place in the past. Written with humor, pathos, and a keen understanding of the times. -Through the Looking Glass Book ReviewsGreat for boys. --YA Books CentralFelt like a well-done film where one can't help but root for the hero. Although intended for young adults, anyone will find Hitch a great read. --Historical Novel SocietyNew York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeTexas Tayshas book listNational Endowment for the Humanities/American Library Association We the People Bookshelf - from Amzon