The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992

The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo

By Jean Craighead George

Part of the Eco Mysteries series

A missing alligator in the Everglades sparks a race against time to save a fragile ecosystem.

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In the heart of the Florida Everglades, Liza Poole's peaceful life is shattered when Dajun, the alligator guardian of Gumbo Limbo, vanishes. With orders to kill him looming, Liza must unravel the mystery of his disappearance. As she delves deeper into the wild, she faces a thrilling challenge to protect her home and its delicate balance. Can she find Dajun before it's too late, or will the ecosystem she cherishes be lost forever? Embark on an eco-adventure where nature's secrets hold the key to survival.

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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!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about alligators and crocodilesBooks about wildlife conservationBooks about ecologyBooks about social themesBooks about homelessness and poverty
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~R
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
8539
Publication
Published
March 19, 1993
First published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064404341

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