A Camp on the High Prairie
Sunshine English Course 3 (Showa 61) pg. 18-21
| A Camp on the High Prairie | |
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| Word count | 304 |
| Book | Sunshine |
| Grade | 3 |
| Year | 1986 |
Laura's family was moving across the prairie. One day they had to go across a deep and fast river. Their covered wagon rocked like a boat. Laura and Mary were afraid, but their father and mother knew what they should do.
The father stayed with the horses, and the mother held the reins. At last they all stood on dry land again.
"Where is Jack?" cried Laura. They found that their dog was not around.
The family camped that night. The father made a fire and then brought some water from the river. The mother cooked dinner over the fire, and Laura and Mary helped her. It was a simple dinner, but it was good. They wondered where Jack was. They all missed him.
Soon the prairie became dark and cool. Only the wind moved through the tall grass. The moon and many large stars were seen in the great sky.
Suddenly a long howl came across the dark hills. Laura was scared. "Wolves are half a mile away," said the father. "Don't be scared, girls. It's bedtime now," said the mother with a smile. Laura stood up. She saw something. Two green eyes were shining in the dark. "Look, Father," she cried, "a wolf!"
The green eyes were coming closer. Laura was so scared that she could not move. The father took up his gun and got ready to fire.
The father walked slowly towards the eyes. The eyes came closer. Then the father shouted, "Jack!"
The dog ran toward Laura. His hair was very dirty. He was very tired.
It was past bedtime. Far away, owls were calling to each other and the wolves were howling. But in the wagon everything was peaceful. Laura was too excited to sleep. She was watching the large stars and thinking that she could reach them.
