Bartleby, the red-eared turtle, and Seezer, the American alligator, have swum
the Mighty Mississippi to reach bayou country, their true home. But when they
find the creek where Seezer was born, they discover it's ruled by Old Stump--a
giant gator with a gargantuan appetite. Fortunately, Bartleby has a knack for
making friends, and there is soon a new crew to count on, including a red-ear
named Lucky Gal. Still, life in bayou country is full of challenges. Does
Bartleby have what it takes to make this strange new world his own? Readers
will cheer for the tiny but tough hero in this pageturning sequel to Bartleby
of the Mighty Mississippi.

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