About This Book
This 24-page chapter book, based on the Disney animated film, follows the hilarious and heartwarming adventure of Maggie, Mrs. Calloway, and Grace, three dairy cows determined to save their farm, Patch of Heaven. When a ruthless cattle rustler, Alameda Slim, threatens to take their home, these unlikely heroes, along with a peg-legged rabbit and a self-absorbed horse, must work together to capture him. The story is packed with action, humor, and themes of friendship, perseverance, and loyalty, making it an engaging read for early elementary children. It's a great way to introduce the Western genre in a lighthearted, animal-centric way.
Learn what makes a prairie home peaceful.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Maggie, Mrs. Calloway, and Grace a good team, even though they are very different?
2
Have you ever had to work with someone who was different from you to achieve a goal? What was it like?
3
What does 'home' mean to the animals on Patch of Heaven?
4
How did Buck change throughout the story? What did he learn about being a hero?
5
What are some ways the animals showed bravery?
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