Dixie in the Big Pasture

Name: Dixie in the Big Pasture
ISBN: 9780395520024

by Belinda Hurmence

In 1908, Dixie moves to the Oklahoma frontier, where she faces the challenges of a new home and a simmering dispute with a Kiowa boy named John Three. He insists the pony she now owns was sold without

About This Book

Dixie in the Big Pasture is a historical fiction chapter book set in 1908 Oklahoma, following thirteen-year-old Dixie as she navigates life on the frontier. Her experience is complicated by a significant conflict with John Three, a young Kiowa Indian, who claims the pony Dixie now possesses was unjustly taken from him. The book explores themes of justice, cultural differences, and the challenges of adapting to a new environment, offering a nuanced look at race relations during this period. It's an excellent choice for readers interested in American history, indigenous cultures, and stories about overcoming misunderstandings.

In 1908 thirteen-year-old Dixie's new life on the Oklahoma frontier is complicated by a war of nerves between her and John Three, a young Kiowa Indian who insists that his pony was sold to her without his permission.

Concepts

Justice & Fairness Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness Loneliness & Belonging Self-Confidence & Identity Anger & Frustration Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Being Different Cultural Identity Making Friends Moving

Heads up, parents

discrimination

peril_danger

conflict

Discussion Prompts

What does 'fairness' mean to Dixie and John Three? How are their ideas of fairness different?

How does moving to the Oklahoma frontier change Dixie? What new things does she learn?

What challenges do Dixie and John Three face in understanding each other's perspectives?

How do historical events and cultural backgrounds influence the characters' actions and beliefs?

If you were Dixie, how would you try to resolve the conflict with John Three about the pony?