The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo - by Jean Craighead George (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Liza and her mother live in the last balanced ecosystem in North America. While the Gumbo Limbo Hammock in the Florida Everglades is protected by a majestic alligator named Dajun, one day a state official comes in with orders to kill Dajun. Liza must find Dajun and save him, and her search will lead her into an exciting eco-mystery.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>An exciting ecological mystery for tweens featuring a missing 'gator in the Florida Everglades, by Jean Craighead George, the beloved Newbery Medal-winning author of <em>Julie of the Wolves </em>and <em>My Side of the Mountain. </em></strong></p><p>Liza Poole lives with her mother in one of the last balanced ecosystems in North America, the Gumbo Limbo Hammock, deep within the lush kingdom of the Florida Everglades. Some may think it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live in her small yellow tent amid tropical birds and exotic plants.</p><p>And at the center of this natural paradise lies Dajun, the majestic alligator who protects Gumbo Limbo's environment.</p><p>Then, one day, a state official arrives with frightening orders. Dajun is scaring people nearby--he must be killed! Liza takes action to save the invaluable 'gator, but suddenly, he is nowhere to be found. Now she must find Dajun before it's too late, and her search will lead her into the heart of an exciting eco mystery.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><strong><p>Vanished?</p></strong><p>Liza Poole lives with her mother in one of the last balanced ecosystems in North America -- the Gumbo Limbo Hammock deep within the lush kingdom of the Florida Everglades. Some may think it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live in her small yellow tent amidst tropical birds and exotic plants. And at the center of this natural paradise lies Dajun, the majestic alligator who protects Gumbo Limbo's environment. </p><p>Then, one day, a state official arrives with frightening orders. Dajun is scaring people nearby -- he must be killed! Liza takes action to save the invaluable 'gator, but suddenly, he is nowhere to be found. Now, she must find Dajun before it's too late, and her search will lead her into the heart of an exciting eco mystery!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Fascinating."-- "Chicago Sun-Times""Will win over nature-loving readers."-- "School Library Journal"<br>
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