Piper Reed, Rodeo Star
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A visit to Piper's grandparents' ranch means time for exploration and adventure!--in Kimberly Willis Holt's Piper Reed, Rodeo Star, featuring illustrations by Christine Davenier
Piper's parents are going on vacation to France and not taking the whole family. What rotten luck! Still, Piper always looks on the bright side. The Reed sisters will be visiting their two sets of grandparents in Piney Woods, and Piper is determined to have four adventures. By working in a grocery store, listening to Tori's scary stories, and lassoing a calf, Piper almost reaches her quota. But sometimes the best adventures are the most unexpected ones.
Kimberly Willis Holt
Twenty three years ago Kimberly Willis Holt stopped talking about wanting to be a writer and started to pursue her dream. Because of her family's Louisiana roots she considers herself a southerner, but her father's military career took her to places beyond the South, including Paris and Guam. She's the author of more than fifteen books for a wide range of ages, many of which have won awards and honors. Her third novel, When Zachary Beaver Came to Town won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She writes and gardens in Texas.
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Piper Reed, Rodeo Star - Kimberly Willis Holt
1
A PINEY WOODS CHRISTMAS
Mom and Chief were going on a honeymoon to Paris, France. Chief called it a second honeymoon, but Mom said she didn’t call driving from Piney Woods, Louisiana, to Waukegan, Illinois, in an old Buick Impala a honeymoon. Mom and Chief lived in Waukegan when Chief received his first assignment at the Great Lakes Naval Station.
Where will we stay while you’re in France?
I asked.
Piney Woods,
said Chief. You girls can have a nice visit with your grandparents.
Both sets of our grandparents lived in the country. And they both had a few animals—not enough to be a real farm, but it was the closest to a farm that we’d ever seen.
We were sitting on the back porch while Chief barbecued chicken on the grill. Bruna ran around the yard, barking. Anytime we gathered out in the backyard Bruna got excited, as if the yard belonged to her and we were her guests.
What about Bruna?
I asked.
Chief snapped the tongs three times before using them to turn the chicken. She can go, too,
he said. Although you’ll have to keep her on a leash when she’s outside. Remember what happened when we took her camping, Piper?
I didn’t need to be reminded. It had been my fault when Bruna wandered off Halloween night and caused us to form a search party.
e9781429939133_i0002.jpgHow about Peaches the Second?
Sam asked. Can she go to Piney Woods?
Brady’s family will watch your goldfish,
Mom said. Piney Woods is too far of a drive for Peaches.
"Peaches the Second, said Sam.
But who will feed her?"
We’ve already asked Yolanda. She said Brady would love to take care of your fish.
Sam folded her arms in front of her chest. Brady is too little.
What’s the big deal?
I asked. It’s just sprinkling fish flakes in the fishbowl.
Tori sighed. I’ve always wanted to go to France.
My big sister thought she should get to do anything she wanted since she was thirteen years old.
I told her, Tori, you just think France has a huge all-you-can-eat buffet with french fries.
She loved french fries and just about any other thing called food.
That’s not why!
Tori snapped. I want to see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. I want to walk the streets of Montmartre where van Gogh lived.
Sam jumped to her feet. I know who Vincent van Gogh is.
My little sister was the biggest six-year-old show-off on the planet.
We all know van Gogh,
I said. Mom was our art teacher at school, but even before that, she made sure we knew every great master. Anytime a museum had a special exhibit, Mom acted as if it was a new roller-coaster ride at Six Flags and took us. I actually liked going to the museum exhibits. But not as much as I wanted to ride a roller coaster.
Just think of the fun you’ll have with all your relatives,
Mom said. And your grandparents are looking forward to spending time with you.
When are you leaving?
I asked.
During the holidays,
Mom said. We’ll be back in time to ring in the new year.
Sam’s eyes bulged. You won’t be with us for Christmas?
Mom looked at Chief, who cleared his throat and said, I’m sorry, girls. There was no other way. You get out a few days before Christmas, and I couldn’t get off sooner than that.
Mom held the platter for Chief while he removed the chicken from the grill. I loved Chief’s barbecued chicken because of the secret ingredient (Louisiana hot sauce!).
Tori,
Chief said, please set the picnic table.
It’s Piper’s turn,
Tori snapped.
Piper?
Chief said.
I saluted him. Aye, aye, Chief.
I dashed into the house and opened the silverware drawer. I was going to miss Mom and Chief. Last year Chief was on a ship during Christmas, but we’d never spent Christmas without