ISBN: 1425796079

In Chapter1 "Wilderness Ranch," two children, Karl and Callie, meet for the first time, and Karl meets with his grandfather "Unca" Wally for the first time. In this chapter, the children … More...

In Chapter1 "Wilderness Ranch," two children, Karl and Callie, meet for the first time, and Karl meets with his grandfather "Unca" Wally for the first time. In this chapter, the children are introduced to some of the wildlife on the ranch and learn about Wally's precarious health and how it has affected Nellie and her family. The children learn that Wally is not able, nor is he interested, in doing very much with them and other members of the family. Because he cannot do much physically, Nellie finds ways for the children and her to have fun without Wally during their stay. In Chapter 2 "Trash and Treasures," the children learn much about how Nellie spends her time on the ranch, and she is able to turn some of her activities into adventures for the children. Collection of trash around the ranch becomes a treasure hunt for the children and provides the introduction for them to their Native American heritage. Karl finds a raven feather during the treasure hunt; subsequently, a raven feather becomes a "trigger" for other significant events throughout the story that have an effect on both Karl and Callie. Nellie is able to take the ordinary in her life on the ranch and make it fun and exciting for the children. For example, the children take pictures of wildflowers and identify them; later, they will use some of the these pictures to make ornaments for their Christmas tree. In chapter 3 "Lady and Chief," the children are introduced to the two horses that are boarded on the ranch. fiction,literature and fiction Literature & Fiction, Xlibris Corporation<