The Great Turkey Walk - Cassette ReadAlong Pack #41006

Fifteen-year-old Simon Green has just completed third grade for the fourth time. Ever since his mother died, and his father ran off, he has been living with his aunt and uncle in Missouri. Now they and his teacher think it's time for him to make his own way in the world. No one thinks Simon is very smart, but all by himself he hatches a plan to sell turkeys in the far-off boom town of Denver. Turkeys that only go for two bits in Missouri are selling there for $5 apiece. All he has to do is herd them to Denver. But when he is surrounded by a huge flock of restless turkeys, he's not so sure his idea is really all that great. Based on reports of real-life turkey drives in the mid 1800s, Kathleen Karr creates this hilarious story of a youngster who may not have much book learning, but is nobody's fool. Narrator Tom Stechschulte brings all the realistic hazards and excitement of the Wild West colorfully to life. ReadAlong Pack includes 4 Audio Cassettes, teacher's guide booklet and 1 paperback book.