Swamplandia! Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award Nominee (2004) begins to feel worthless

begins to feel worthless

Lawrence is one of the twentieth century's most fascinating figures

Owens's debut novel reminds us that we are forever shaped by the child within us

During a riot at the site

best friend Susie persuades Lara to head to the Big Apple for a festive trip

Swamplandia! Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award Nominee (2004) begins to feel worthlessThe Bigtree alligator wrestling dynasty is in declinethink Buddenbrooks set in the Florida Evergladesand Swamplandia!, their island home and gator wrestling theme park, is swiftly being encroached upon by a sophisticated competitor known as the "World of Darkness." Ava, a resourceful but terrified twelve year old, must manage seventy gators and the vast, inscrutable landscape of her own grief. Her mother, Swamplandia!s legendary headliner, has just