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Synopsis
Aboy and his ailing grandfather pole a small boat out into the Louisiana bayou. Suddenly, they spot Boots, a female alligator the grandfather saved from poachers years ago. How will the boy face the danger in learning to take care of this wild creature? Strikingly illustrated with artwork that combines oil painting and computer imaging, Keeper of the Swamp is a scary and satisfying tale that carries a strong environmental message.
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Grade 2-4-A poignant coming-of-age story as well as an excellent depiction of an intergenerational relationship tinged with sadness for the loss to come. A young boy and his dying grandfather make a special trip into the swamp to visit the old man's alligator friend, "Ole Boots," whom he had saved from poachers years before. The child learns to feed the reptile raw chicken from the boat using a long pole and, despite his uncertainties and fears, accomplishes the difficult task. Together, grandfather and grandson watch Ole Boots return to her nest and then turn toward home, content that the torch has been passed, and that the new "keeper of the swamp" will try his best to protect the wildlife, as his grandfather did before him. The illustrations are a mix of oils and computer-generated art that lend the double-page spreads a brilliant sheen. However, the swamp paintings are created in bright blues, with yellows and reds as accents-not characteristic of the soft gray greens of the Louisiana swamps in which the story is set. Still, this is a minor quibble for a story that has many strengths. An epilogue offers interesting facts on both alligators and swamps.
Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
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- PublisherTurtle Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1890515124
- ISBN 13 9781890515126
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorChandler Karen
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Condition: Good. Chandler, Karen (illustrator). THIS IS AN EX --- LIBRARY BOOK THAT IS STILL IN GOOD SERVICALE CONDITION!! Former Library book. hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Seller Inventory # O-03-4088
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Chandler, Karen (illustrator). 1st Edition. Keeper of the Swamp by Ann Garrett-stated First edition. Hardback story/picture book shows some minor wear-overall is clean and in good to very good condition. Dust jacket shows some wrinkling/creasing-fair condition. NOT AN EX-LIB!. Seller Inventory # 27182
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Seller: Beverly Loveless, Woodbridge, VA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Chandler, Karen (illustrator). Keeper of the Swamp by Ann Garrett. Hardback story/picture book is clean and in very good condition. Dust jacket shows some wrinkling, etc.-overall basically good. NOT AN EX-LIB!. Seller Inventory # 27237
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hardcover. Condition: New. Chandler, Karen (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!. Seller Inventory # Q-1890515124
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