Carlota of the rancho

"Carlota of the Rancho" by Evelyn Raymond is a story set in the early 1900s about twins named Carlos and Carlota Manuel, who reside, alongside their family, at their father’s ranch called Refugio, which lies on the edge of the United States and Mexico. The tale might explore the importance of family and the spirit of adventure, mixed with insights into border life, as experienced by the twins as they navigate their world and their father's absence. The story begins as the twins jokingly discuss their father, who is away, showing their close connection and their feelings about their family. Soon, their playful time turns serious when they meet some travelers they don't know, making them worry about what is going to happen. The beginning sets up an adventure between siblings and hints at the idea of safety, both from outside dangers and from sadness caused by their father being away.