The Beatinest Boy

Title: The Beatinest Boy

Author: Jesse Stuart

Grade Level: 3&4th

Jesse Stuart believes in the power of stories to teach children. In this story, children will discover the joys of helping others, caring for nature, giving gifts, and loving family. The relationship between David and his grandma is sweet and blesses them and all who are around them. Plus, children will learn a new word (beatinest), and what it is like to chop down a bee tree and go possum hunting.