The Missing 'Gator Of Gumbo Limbo (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

George, Jean C.

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ISBN 10: 0785707883 ISBN 13: 9780785707882

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 2000

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When an official comes to the outpost of the Florida Everglades called Gumbo Limbo Hammock to hunt Dajun, a giant alligator, Liza K. tries to solve the mystery of Dajun's disappearance.

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From the Back Cover

Vanished?

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.

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!

About the Author

Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain. She continued to write acclaimed picture books that celebrate the natural world. Her other books with Wendell Minor include The Wolves Are Back; Luck; Everglades; Arctic Son; Morning, Noon, and Night; and Galapagos George.

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