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Minn of the Mississippi follows the remarkable trek of a three‑legged snapping turtle named Minn as she travels from the river’s headwaters to its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico. The story captures the natural world of the Mississippi, the challenges of river life, and the resilience required to survive floods, hurricanes, and the journey downstream.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Holling Clancy Holling
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