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In 1930's central Florida, twelve-year-old Yoolee's main concern is protecting his little sister, Havilah, and his long-suffering mother, Ruth Ann, from the violent rages of his alcoholic father. Then another horror enters Yoolee's life when their swampland settlement is stalked by an enormous wild boar that preys upon whatever animal or person happens to cross its path. When Yoolee's father disappears on a drunken binge, it's up to Yoolee to protect his family once again, aided by his Uncle Bib and Uncle Bib's hapless ladyfriend, Mimosa May Sugarman. In the dramatic conclusion, good triumphs over evil, peace is restored to the swamplands and Yoolee and his family have a chance to begin their lives anew.
Synopsis
From the author of the best-selling classic A Day No Pigs Would Die
In Depression-era Florida, twelve-year-old Yoolee's main concern in life is protecting his little sister, Havilah, and his long-suffering mother, Ruth Ann, from the violent rages of his alcoholic father. Then another horror enters their lives when the tiny swampland settlement is stalked by an enormous--and voracious--wild boar. When Yoolee's father disappears on a drunken binge, it's up to Yoolee to protect his family once again. In this spellbinding adventure and compelling coming-of-age novel, Robert Newton Peck continues his tradition of providing fine literature for young adult readers.