The Guinea Hen Named "Sky is Falling"

The Guinea Hen Named "Sky is Falling" is a humorous tale regarding the antics of a rancher trying to capture an armadillo who has been destroying his beautiful yard. In his nightly efforts to capture the armadillo, the rancher accidentally traps a guinea hen that becomes hysterical. The guinea hen, along with two other guinea hens, takes a major role in the story with her interference of the rancher trying to capture the armadillo. The rancher experiences all kinds of problems with his efforts to capture the armadillo, but he is determined not to give up. The story is told from the eyes of the rancher's granddaughter who calls him Ta, pronounced "tah." She comes to visit during the summer and often during the school year. The setting takes place at her grandparents beautiful ranch surrounded by woods. The granddaughter experiences a disappointing moment when the guinea hens disappear. The story winds up with a surprise ending.