The Corn Grows Ripe by Dorothy Rhoads is a wonderful example of historical fiction. The author and illustrator shows you how ancient mayan culture influenced the lives of Indians living in Central America in the 1940's. Through the eyes of Tigre, a boy caught between childhood and adulthood, we learn the customs and beliefs of an ancient culture. Tigre's experience growing up has lessons for you as you in become an adult. When you read this book think of yourself, as you too are caught between being a child and becoming an adult.

The Corn Grows Ripe Forward

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 1--The Family

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 2--The Milpa

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 3--Trouble

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 4--The Journey

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 5--Bushing Milpa

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 6-- Study

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 7-- Burning Milpa

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 8-- Anticipation

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 9--The Fiesta

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 10--Planting

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 11--The Hetz Mek

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 12--Drought

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 13--Chac Chac

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 14--The Rains Come

The Corn Grows Ripe Chapter 15--Harvest