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Jack Hawkins builds his own canoe and takes it out into the vast waters of the Okefenokee Swamp. When an accident forces him to confront the perils of the wilderness, his ingenuity and determination are put to the test. Amid chaos, Jack discovers a remarkable truth about the swamp that changes everything. This story combines adventure, survival, and the bonds of brotherhood.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jean Craighead George
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