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Bayou Magic

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By Jewell Parker Rhodes
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Bayou Magic
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A magical comingofage story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids, plus an environmental twist.Its citygirl Maddys first summer in the bayou, and she just falls in love with her new surroundings the glimmering fireflies, the glorious landscape, and something else, deep within the water, that only she can see. Could it be a mermaid? As her grandmother shares wisdom about sayings and signs, Maddy realizes she may be the only sibling to carry on her familys magical legacy. And when a disastrous oil leak threatens the bayou, she knows she may also be the only one who can help. Does she have what it takes to be a hero? Jewell Parker Rhodes weaves a rich tale celebrating the magic within.

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30771 words30,771 words
272 pages272 pages
Lexile 410LLexile 410L
Grade 3 to 5Grade 3 to 5
Age 8-10Age 8-10
Published 2016Published 2016

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Book ISBN:

0316224855

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