Pronghorn Hunt on the Prairie (Wilderness Ridge) [Library Binding] Troupe, Thomas Kingsley and Bird, Gill

A rocky dynamic between cousins threatens to ruin a family hunting trip in this chapter book for ages 8–11.

Adrina can’t wait to go pronghorn hunting in Wyoming with her dad and uncle. Her obnoxious cousin Frankie is coming too. She’s determined to ignore him as the family sets off on their trip. But soon, Frankie takes his jokes on Adrina way too far. Things get even worse when he misses a pronghorn and blames it on Adrina. Will the cousins be able to get along again and salvage the rest of the hunt?

Features of Pronghorn Hunt on the Prairie:

• An authentic fiction story that features a popular hunting activity
• First-person point of view that puts readers in the middle of the action
• High-energy illustrations that attract young fans of outdoor sports

 

About the Wilderness Ridge series
Authentic hunting and fishing stories are brought to life in the Wilderness Ridge chapter book series. Readers will experience the highs and lows of outdoor adventures—from the thrill of a young hunter’s first deer camp to the disappointment of missing a big fish. No matter the outcome, these stories will demonstrate essential skills young sportsmen and sportswomen need, including teamwork, respect, personal responsibility, and positive thinking. With action-packed illustrations and accessible text, Wilderness Ridge will reel in readers and have them hunting for the next book.

Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of over 200 books for young readers. When he’s not writing he enjoys reading, playing video games, and hunting ghosts as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Otherwise he’s probably taking a nap or something. TKT lives in Woodbury, Minnesota, with his two sons.