"Harris and Me" by Gary Paulsen

Sometimes I think, we, as adults, take ourselves too seriously, we always have to read adult material, behave like the world is our master, and never enjoy life. So, I am throwing out a children's book that you might consider.
Gary Paulsen is a prolific writer of children's and teen books.

Harris and Me, is probably semi-autobiographical. Set in Minnesota at the beginning of WWII. "Me" tells the story. Me, has never met his relatives that live on a farm, but is sent to them when his father goes off to war. Harris is his cousin, a cousin who lives to enjoy life on a farm to the fullest, and who entices "Me" into situations that are hilarious to the read, but no so to "Me". This is one of those books that I hand out to children all the time, and mention to the parents that "you should read this one as well, especially if you need a laugh or two." Gary Paulsen writes about his adventures on the Iditarod, as well as living in the wilderness. His most famous novel is "Hatchet".

James has told me his "Uncle Seldon" stories, that could rank right up there with "Harris and Me's" adventures, like the time Uncle Seldon told him, under NO circumstances to enter the pig pen - which of course, well............. what can you expect from a small boy?

Hope you will consider "Harris and Me" for a little light reading - afterall, it is SUMMER!