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What If There Are Alligators?

By (author) Beverley Brenna, Illustrated by Dave Whamond

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From award-winning author, Beverley Brenna, What If There Are Alligators? is the hilarious, heart-warming story of Belvinâ€”a nine-year-old boy who worries about just about everything, especially alligators! Nine-year-old Belvin has always lived in the shadow of his gregarious twin brother Beaman, who is determined to go away to summer campâ€”which Belvin will not. His parents have decided to take different paths for their summer vacation, so his perceptive mom sends Belvin to his Aunt Ednaâ€™s goat farm. Belvin misses home at first and is reluctant to try new thingsâ€”until he does, gaining more confidence every day as he learns to navigate the farm from wise Aunt Edna. When a neighborhood girl, Ellie, offers to come work at the goat farm, Belvin discovers the satisfaction of how great teamwork makes their daily chores a lot more fun. As the kids dive into looking after the rabbits, goats, cats, dogs and one donkey, the two discover they have a lot in common and become good friends. Belvin learns to problem-solve, which serves him well in a dangerous situation when he finds in himself a new, unexpected bravery which saves the day. As his friendship with Ellie grows, so does their unique entrepreneurial venture, which helps the survival of Aunt Ednaâ€™s farm but also surprises everyone, even Belvinâ€™s twin brother. Beverley Brennaâ€™s knack for writing a funny tale shines in this hilarious middle grade story which will appeal to young readers who are contemplating a summer away from home.