Elsie Mae Has Something to Say

By Nancy J. Cavanaugh

A girl fights to save her swamp and become a hero amidst unexpected challenges.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 312 ratings

320 pages· 55,748 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Elsie Mae dreams of saving the Okefenokee Swamp and becoming a hero. Her letter to President Roosevelt might do the trick, but hog bandits threaten her community. As she investigates, her cousin Henry James complicates matters with his boisterous antics. Can Elsie Mae protect her beloved swamp and prove herself, or will her plans unravel? Discover the true meaning of heroism in this charming tale of adventure and family.

From the publisher

Elsie Mae Has Something to Say is the perfect book for middle school girls and summer reading book for kids.From the award-winning author of This Journal Belongs to Ratchet, comes a sweet and uplifting coming of age tale about friendship, sensitivity, and the importance of protecting our planet, making this the perfect growing up book for girls.Elsie Mae is pretty sure this’ll be the best summer ever.She gets to explore the cool, quiet waters of the Okefenokee Swamp around her grandparents’ house with her new dog, Huck, and she’s written a letter to President Roosevelt that she’s confident will save the swamp from a shipping company and make her a major hometown hero. Then, news reaches Elsie Mae of some hog bandits stealing from swamper families, and she sees another opportunity to make her family proud while waiting to hear back from the White House.But when her cousin Henry James, who dreams of one day becoming a traveling preacher like his daddy, shows up and just about ruins her investigation with his “Hallelujahs,” Elsie Mae will learn the hard way what it really means to be a hero.Praise for Elsie Mae Has Something to Say: “Swamp magic.”–Kirkus Reviews”An engrossing story.”–BooklistAlso by Nancy J. Cavanaugh: This Journal Belongs to RatchetAlways, AbigailJust Like Me

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