Spike, a black wolf, is raised by a young boy and his family. He became a hero and a legend and was loved to the end.

A biography of the author's grandmother, which follows her hard life as she raised fourteen children mostly on her own while her husband was away working for the Texas Rangers or fighting in several wars.

When a storm knocks down the pasture fence, Sally has to find the wandering horses. But where is Misty? When Sally finds her in the old ghost town, Misty has a special surprise waiting for Sally.

Sally has the chance she has dreamed of, to ride the rocking Lazy D range with her grandpa. Then she is told there is a lot of hard work and schooling required. But what a surprise when she learns who her real teacher is to be. Misty the cow pony helps Sally to become a real cowgirl.

Sally has to remind Grandpa to remember the very things he is try to teach her --especially the fact that a cowboy has to ride the range in all kinds of weather.