Synopses & Reviews
A hero and a friendship born on the MississippiThe legendary pirate and hero of the nineteenth century Jean Laffite is the main character in a tale as tall as can be. Young Jean knows about as much as a body can about the Mississippi River, so it's up to him to save the day when the river suddenly goes bone-dry down New Orleans way. A walk north reveals the problem: a whale has swum up the mighty river and gotten himself lodged between the banks. Ever resourceful, Jean manages to solve the problem with a mere pinch of cayenne pepper, making a friend for life at the same time.
Pairing a folksy narrative with pictures full of life, this original story is fun for the whole family.
Synopsis
The legendary 19th-century pirate Jean Laffite is the hero of this tall tale in which he must dislodge a whale that has become trapped between the banks of the Mississippi River, cutting off the water supply to New Orleans. Full color.
About the Author
Frank G. Fox lives in San Marcos, Texas. This is his first children's book.
Scott Cook has illustrated many books for children, including Lapin Plays Possum by Sharon Arms Doucet. He lives in Sandwich, Massachusetts.