Keeper of the Swamp

by Ann Garrett, Karen Chandler (Illustrations)

Aboy and his ailing grandfather pole a small boat out into the Louisiana bayou. Suddenly, they spot Boots, a female alligator the grandfather saved from poachers years ago. How will the boy face the danger in learning to take care of this wild creature? Strikingly illustrated with artwork that combines oil painting and computer imaging, Keeper of the Swamp is a scary and satisfying tale that carries a strong environmental message.

Genres: Spanish Literature, Fiction

40 pages, Hardcover

First published December 8, 1998

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Reviews

[Chelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book, but I think that I enjoyed the beautiful illustrations even more! It doesn't directly mention in the story, but it is implied that the boy's grandfather is dying. The grandfather wants the boy to keep the swamp the way it is and take care of it for him when he's gone. Very sweet. I'd recommend this book for 3rd graders and up.