Everything you need to understand or teach The Luck of Texas McCoy by Carolyn Meyer.
The Luck of Texas McCoy is the story of a self-reliant, independent girl who discovers that, in the end, we all need each other, and that accepting help is not a sign of weakness, but part of the human condition. Texas's fierce independence is very appealing, and her struggle to carry out her grandfather's wishes and to make his ranch once again prosperous and thriving shows what determination and hard work can achieve...