The days were getting colder and Jonny knew the dips in the creek with Willy would soon be over. Rounding up the cattle would come to the end and the Comanches would travel into New Mexico for the winter. Jonny and Willy had just finished rounding in the cows for the last time when Alisha called to Jonny. He slipped off White-Foot and ran into the barn. She showed him how many eggs there were in the hen's box and showed him how big the kittens were. After that he went inside the house. Ma was making breakfast, Pa was reading a book, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were sitting on the couch talking. Ben, Clem, and Karl went home for the winter and would be back in the spring. Jonny felt like winter was a good relief from all the comanche attacks the heat and dry grass. He got tired of it. Jonny helped Ma put out the rabbit stew and cornbread with butter and slabs of bacon and cheese. The table was delightful. Jonny's mouth watered at the aroma that rose from the food. Everyone came and ate. Pa said, "Well the summer days are over and it is getting colder." "Yes it sure is." added Mr. Thomas. Jonny looked over at Alisha and she smiled at him. He was happy. The food was amazing the trouble was over and everything was just right. One thing he did miss was the bonfires. All the excitement for that year was over, but what about the next.
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Jonny and the Comanches
Historical FictionThe thrilling story of a young boy named Jonny and his pony, White-Foot, set in the 1800s about life on the prairie in Colorado and he and his family's encounters with Comanche Indians.
