About This Book
Set in the Wild West of 1879, "The Apple Dumpling Gang" tells the humorous and heartwarming story of Russell Donovan, a smooth gambler whose plans for a New Orleans casino are derailed when he's duped into becoming the legal guardian of three rambunctious orphans: Bobby, Clovis, and Celia Bradley. The children, initially a nuisance, soon discover a massive gold nugget, turning them into targets for greedy relatives and a notorious outlaw gang. Donovan, along with the spirited stagecoach driver Dusty Clydesdale, must protect the children and their fortune, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and thrilling adventures. This book explores themes of unexpected family, responsibility, and finding love in unlikely places, all wrapped in a classic Western setting.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Russell change throughout the story? What makes him change his mind about the children?
2
What qualities make Dusty a good guardian for the children?
3
The children make some questionable choices to help Donovan. Do you think their actions were justified? Why or why not?
4
What does this story teach us about what makes a family?
5
If you found a huge gold nugget, what would you do with it?
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