Beef Princess of Practical County
By: Michelle Houts
RC points: 14 points Lexile: 810
Main Character
Libby Ryan is a farm girl who is starting to show cows. Her dad don't think she is good enough to raise cows, so through the book you'll see she tries to show him she can.
Quote:
"Because after I found out how hard it was to let go the first year, I gave up. I never showed again, and I've always regretted it." Libby's mom Pg. 220
Wheat Feild
Her Brother, Grandad, and Dad harvest wheat every Fall.
Fair
Every year Libby and her Mom and Dad always ride the Ferris Wheel once every time the Practical County Fair comes around. Also at the Fair she shows her steers.
Barn
Libby is in her barn a lot with her steers.
Confused
Libby Ryan gets confused when the Darling Girls come to see her cows.
Love
Loves her steers
Sad
Her favorite steer "piggy" had to be put down because it hurt its leg.
Responsibility
Libby is responsible for feeding her steers, training them, and getting them ready for the fair.