From the book:
Sweat trickled down the boy’s face. His stomach tightened into a hard knot.
Muddy water lapped against the boat, swaying it gently. Warm air hung heavy with the sweet scent of flowers. Bullfrogs croaked their songs; dragonflies darted around him.
Today was the day the boy had waited for. Would he be big enough, would he be strong enough, would he be brave enough?
From School Library Journal:
“A poignant coming-of-age story as well an excellent depiction of an intergenerational relationship tinged with sadness for the loss to come...This imaginative story, set in the swamps of Louisiana, draws readers into a mysterious colorful world.”
From customer reviews:
“Beautiful tale of preserving nature’s beauty.”
“This book will give lasting pleasure for kids AND adults.”
“I’ve never written a review before, but this book is so good!”
From the publisher, Turtle Books:
“Ann Garrett has fashioned a scary but satisfying tale with a strong environmental message...vivid illustrations perfectly capture the beauty and loneliness of this remoter place and those-both the human and the animals-who inhabit it.”
