Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue

Written by Paige Braddock

A toad must save his pond from a looming freeway project.

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130 pages· GN510L

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Cecil the toad enjoys peaceful days at the pond with his quirky friends. But when a freeway threatens their home, Cecil must devise a daring plan. Can a toad, a hamster, a lizard, a worm, and a reincarnating fly stop the relentless march of construction? As the asphalt approaches, the stakes rise. Will their small voices be heard against the roar of progress? Dive into this tale of courage and friendship where even the tiniest creatures can make a big difference.

From the publisher

Sometimes big stories happen in small places. Sometimes big things happen to small creatures. This is one of those stories . . . Cecil is a toad. A toad busy doing what any other toad does with its days–judging the pond splashing contest (Reggie the fly is usually the honorary winner by dint of his five-day lifespan), or visiting his friends, Jeff the free-range hamster, Rayray the lizard, Jeremy the worm, or Sprout the frog. And, of course, trying to keep clear of the local hawk. But when Cecil discovers a freeway construction project aimed right at the pond, he knows he has to come up with a plan to save his home. But what can a small group of amphibians and a reincarnating fly do against construction vehicles and a steady onslaught of hot asphalt? Cecil isn’t sure, but he knows they have to try.

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