My Bigfoot: Belle of the Glades Book #2

Eavesdrop on what reviewers are saying: This is a beautifully written story for young people, boys or girls. It will hold their interest from cover to cover and have them wanting more....Once again the author has captured the flavor and history of this area of Florida. Her extensive research shines through. This book leaves the reader eagerly anticipating the next story.” – Linda Bennett The Belle books are well researched and it is interesting to learn what a "frontier" the everglades were less than one hundred years ago. We have four generations of readers who enjoyed "Belle of the Glades" and discussed how different but happy Belle's life was. - Hubert I loved it! Thank you, Cheryl, for writing a children's story with no witches or crystal balls. I love the Bible verse and references to the Christian life, in general. Our children deserve no less. D. McCoy The 1918 Christmas holiday season brings mystery and adventure for orphaned eleven-year-old Belle and her Indian friend, Summer. Belle has adapted to her new home at Uncle Arden's fish camp at Lake Okeechobee, Florida. Known as the last wilderness territory in the United States, this Florida, water-filled landscape is populated with snakes, alligators, wild hogs, and now...a hairy outsider. At the Bone Field, she finds clues of a Florida Bigfoot. Belle and Summer set out to befriend the mysterious stranger with food gifts, but he has reason to stay hidden. Is he a real Bigfoot? How does Belle solve the mystery? You’re invited to come along to1918 Florida for a memorable Christmas at Lake Okeechobee and discover the Glade’s mystery resident along with Belle. Ages 9-12 and up will enjoy this Florida nature book that’s full of adventure and suspense. At the end of the story, you’ll find: • recipes for flutternutter sandwiches and its homemade marshmallow fluff, • and an excerpt from the first Belle of the Glades Book—The Shell-Letter Adventure.