Michael D. Kimball

Alligator Bay: a Beary Tale Michael D. Kimball

Four cousins find themselves swamp deep in adventure as they seek to solve five riddles in an effort to free a rambunctious Siberian Husky from the evil grasp of Reggie - just one of several teddy-bears-come-to-life that makes Alligator Bay an intriguing and suspense-filled story!

When Cranberry's recklessness leads to Tyler's disappearance out in a swamp called Alligator Bay, his attempt to set things right on his own comes to a sudden halt when he finds his way barred by a fierce alligator. It's only through the help of Harry, a fellow bear steeped in wisdom, that they learn Tyler's disappearance is the work of Reggie, a renegade bear with a big chip on his shoulder. Reggie presents them with five riddles that must be solved in order to gain Tyler's freedom.

With Harry leading the way and the help of Ashley and Ethan - the children Harry and Cranbeary belong to, together with their cousins Lindsay and Jimmy - the would-be rescuers join to pit the strength of their combined talents and love for Tyler against the wiles of Reggie and his cohorts.

Written for young readers, Alligator Bay highlights the virtues of perseverance, cooperation, and steadfast love over bitterness and a thirst for revenge.