Come to west Texas and meet Napoleon, a fine handsome rooster and Marigold, a pretty golden colored hen as they raise their family on a small farm near Abernathy, Texas. The interactions of the chicks, with different animals on the farm, are serious, sometimes comical and maybe even dangerous. Napoleon meets the challenges head on as he and Marigold educate, protect and hold their little family together.

About the Author



Peg Davis was born in 1944 and raised on a farm near Abernathy, Texas. She graduated from Abernathy High School in 1963 where she was active in athletics, band and other activities of her high school. She received her B. S. from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, in 1967, with majors in physical education and biology. After graduating from Hardin- Simmons she attended graduate school at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Peg taught school for 38 years, beginning her career in Petersburg, Texas, as an assistant basketball coach and Jr. High Earth Science teacher. After moving to Lubbock, Texas, Peg taught at Lubbock High School for 25 years. While at Lubbock High she taught physical education, health and coached cross country and track. Seeking a change, she went to Harwell Elementary, also in the LISD School system, and taught elementary physical education until retirement in May of 2006. Peg was named to the Outstanding Young Women of America in 1979, Who’s Who Among American Teachers in 1990 and Texas Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year in 1998. Since retirement Peg has enjoyed traveling and reading.