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Name: Gator Prey
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Todd Strasser

In Todd Strasser’s gripping juvenile novel, a catastrophic plane crash drops a family into the heart of the Everglades. Faced with swarming alligators, relentless mosquitoes, and treacherous quicksand, two spirited teenagers take charge, rallying their parents to confront the wilderness’s many perils. Through teamwork, ingenuity, and an unyielding will to survive, they navigate the unforgiving landscape and emerge stronger together.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Todd Strasser

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