Books with author Ron Parker

King mixes adventure and warm human interest in equal parts; there is much here about wild life and hunting and everlasting conflict between men and animals, as seen through the eyes of both.King presents enthralling scenes that move with a lighting pace and alternate between the life of King and his 'family' and their struggle for survival, and the life of their human hunters. Several themes are interwoven in this book: the hunger for life that burns equally in animal and human instincts, with the victory of sanity and peace over violence and killing. This book will appeal to the young in heart of all ages, its message is universal-love of creatures and confidence in the best instincts of everything that lives.

These delightful stories present Cleo the cow, Dusty the prairie dog, and more than a dozen other animals of the ranch and prairie. Told mostly in the first person, these narratives entertain as they educate young readers about the animals' lives and life on the prairie. The loving and endearing qualities of most of these characters will charm and delight readers of all ages. While many of the stories focus on the rewards of ranch life, The Prairie Kingdom of the West does not ignore the dangers, especially in the thrilling and tragic tale of the rattlesnake. Opening this book will begin a journey into an intriguing and unique world of animals and life in the rugged west.