1. The Village Voice
Thursday, February 28, 1848 Allie, LA7
Tucket’s Gold Comancheros Trouble
By Gary Paulsen By Allie I.
What a long journey! Francis, a
young man, is searching for his parents. The Comancheros were a
He was adopted, but his adoptive dad violent group of bandits that
died of cholera, a terrible disease from terrorized the settlers heading west.
drinking contaminated water. After their While Francis, Lottie, and Billy are on
dad caught this disease, the entire wagon their quest, they are trying to avoid
caravan left Francis and his family the Comancheros the whole time.
behind. Now, Francis not only has to take They do a very good job at avoiding
care of himself, but he also has to take them, but instead get a surprise from
care of his siblings, Lottie, 9, and Billy, 6, Courtweiler and Dubs, two men
while on this journey. During their Francis had previously run into before
journey to find Francis’ biological he met Lottie and Billy, and they took
parents who are somewhere on the everything Francis had. This time, he
Oregon Trail, many good and bad things had Francis tied up while talking to
happen to the bunch. One of which being him and Lottie. During this time Billy
Francis is bitten by a snake, but then was on a hike, looking for some food,
saved by the townspeople of a nearby and could be back at any time. When
people. They find six horses in the desert Billy came back no one saw him until
and they even find silver and gold bars! he hit Courtweiler and Dubs with
The story ends with Francis and his arrows. They both died and then Billy
siblings a couple miles away from the started crying because he felt so bad.
Oregon Trail, which is where they hope to
find Francis’ parents.
Today’s Weather: Sunny and dry
5% chance of rain
High: 105°F Low: 90°F

2. Francis the Fabulous Allie’s Book Nook
By Allie I. By Allie I.
Francis, a fifteen-year-old boy, is Tucket’s Gold by Gary Paulsen- I loved
in search of his biological parents. After this adventurous book. I liked how it
his adoptive father dies of Cholera, he explained, in detail, their different
must take very good care of his younger adventures through out their quest for
siblings, Lottie and Billy during their Francis’ parents.
adventure. He protects Lottie and Billy
very well. He makes them shoes, he digs
in the dirt for water, and he goes hunting Allie’s Advice
for food so that they can eat every night.
He also finds six horse tied to a post, and Dear Allie,
they ride them the rest of the journey so You probably don’t know me
their feet don’t hurt! He is an amazing because I don’t live in the village, but my
older brother! name is Lottie. I am nine years old. My
brother’s name is Billy and he is six. We
also have another brother named Francis
who is fifteen and he also takes care of us.
Obituaries He was bitten by a snake and has been
asleep for about a week and a half. I’m
Johnny Tucket- He was the beloved getting really worried. What if he’s dead?
father of Francis, Lottie, and Billy. What am I going to do about Billy? What
Johnny sadly died of a terribly disease am I going to do for myself? I don’t know
called Cholera. He was loving father who how to take care of us. Please help!
will be sadly missed.
From,
Courtweiler- died at the hands of seven- Lottie
year-old Billy, who shot him with a bow
and arrow, while defending his older Dear Lottie,
brother, Francis, who was about to be Don’t be worried. Our village is
murdered. known for what great caretakers we have.
They will keep him safe. You should go
out and play with the other little girls in
Walt’s Wagon our village just to get your mind off of
“Is your wagon broken, don’t worry any longer.” things until he wakes up. I hope to see you
Come see us on Main Street around the village.
We’ll fix your wagon in a flash!
From,
HELP WANTED Allie
Sarah’s Sewing Shop
Looking for ladies who will help with
making hats, socks, and general sewing
needs. Come visit our shop, next to the
Saloon.

3. Word Jumble Adopt a Pet
Directions: Unscramble the letters in each
line to uncover words.
Lalgvie _______
Ravnaac _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Lasono ______
Bright Star “Starry”- Starry is a
Tblaess _______ five-month-old, light brown
horse. She loves children and
Answers are at the bottom of the page. loves jumping over three-foot
hoops. She is healthy and u-to-
date on all of her shots. She must
be groomed every day. If you
would like to adopt Bright Star,
Comic Strip- please visit our store next to the
saloon.
“I Love You, Chippers!”
caravan, Lasono - saloon, Tblaess - stables
Answers: Lalgvie - village, Ravnaac –