Once upon a time, in the Wild West, there was a brave cowboy named Jake. Jake was known for his nonperishable spirit, no matter how grueling the cattle drive was. He always had a smile on his face and was always ready for adventure.

One day, Jake was approached by a wealthy rancher who needed help moving his cattle from one end of the range to the other. The rancher offered to pay Jake a large sum of money for his services, and Jake couldn't resist the opportunity for a good challenge.

So, Jake saddled up his trusty mustang and set out on the cattle drive. The journey was long and tough, with the cows getting spooked by all the dung along the trail. But Jake and his mustang were up for the task.

Jake dressed himself in his favorite chaps, a brand new shirt, and his trusty hat. He looked like an icon of the Wild West, ready to tackle any challenge that came his way.

Days turned into weeks, and finally, the cattle drive was over. Jake and the rancher counted their cattle and were thrilled to see that they had all made it to their destination safely. The rancher thanked Jake and paid him his hard-earned wages.

Jake rode off into the sunset, proud of himself and his mustang for their grueling journey. He knew that he would never forget this cattle drive and the bond that he had formed with his mustang along the way.

The End.

Reflections

1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. What is a cattle drive and why was it grueling?
3. What did Jake look like when he was dressed for the cattle drive?
4. Why did the rancher need Jake's help?
5. What happened at the end of the cattle drive?
6. What was the bond between Jake and his mustang?
7. Why was Jake known for his nonperishable spirit?
8. Can you imagine yourself as the brave cowboy in this story? Why or why not?