Once upon a time, there was a cattle drive led by a brave mustang named Maverick. The cattle drive was grueling and lasted for many days, but Maverick and the cowboys were determined to get their cattle to market.

One day, they noticed that some of the cattle were missing. They soon discovered that a sneaky rustler had been stealing the cattle! Maverick and the cowboys set out to catch the rustler and get their cattle back.

Maverick was an icon among the cowboys for his bravery and quick thinking. He came up with a plan to catch the rustler using a clever trap. They gathered all of the nonperishable food they had, such as beans and jerky, and placed it in a pile. The rustler wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of a big pile of food!

The next day, the rustler came along and saw the pile of food. He started to eat it, but little did he know that Maverick and the cowboys were hiding nearby. When the rustler was good and full, they jumped out and caught him!

The cowboys were very proud of Maverick for his quick thinking and bravery. They put the rustler in jail, and the cattle drive continued on without any more trouble. The cowboys rode off into the sunset, looking sharp in their chaps and dung-kicking boots. And from that day on, the brand of Mavericks' bravery and wit lived on as a legend.

Reflections

1. What did Maverick and the cowboys use to catch the rustler?
2. How did Maverick become an icon among the cowboys?
3. What was the outcome of the cattle drive after they caught the rustler?
4. Why did the rustler steal the cattle in the first place?
5. What did the cowboys do with the stolen cattle once they got it back?