An Everglades adventure about courage, curiosity, and a baby alligator in trouble.
When Ava's family drives deep into the Florida Everglades, she is hot, itchy, and not happy about any of it. The bugs are loud, the grass is taller than her head, and there is no Wi-Fi.

Everything changes when she spots something small and green moving in the sawgrass.
It is a baby alligator, alone, tangled, and chirping for help. With the guidance of a kind tour guide and a little courage of her own, Ava helps rescue the baby gator and return him to his hidden nest. Along the way, she learns that the wildest places can hold the biggest surprises.

The Ava and the Alligator trilogy follows Ava's friendship with Alfi across the Everglades. From tangled nests to echoing waters and one last goodbye, Ava discovers that even small voices can do big things.

Inside this book:

Short chapters with supportive illustrations
A gentle introduction to wildlife rescue and wetland habitats
Themes of empathy, family, and discovery
A perfect bridge between picture books and longer novels

Perfect for:

Ages 6 to 8, building confidence in reading
Classrooms, homeschool, and independent reading
Young animal lovers and budding naturalists

The KDK Clubhouse takes readers around the world one trilogy at a time. Written by a first-grade teacher, each story is designed to spark imagination and build confidence for new readers.

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