Jack and Perdy's Dad comes home from a trip and takes everyone on a ferry boat to Dewees Island. They spend a happy day on the beach, but had a scare when Bernadette got swept out to sea. Jack rescued her with a windsurfer.
British-born semi-retired Professor of Medicine in Charleston, SC, widely traveled and author of many medical books. He wrote the first story about Fred the snake getting squished (and mended) when his kids were young, to teach them how (not) to cross the road. When they had their own children, they asked "what happened to Fred-Fred" (so-called because he was in two pieces initially). So, Peter dusted it off and found a publisher. It seemed popular and fun, so there are now 8 books (beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire) about Fred the friendly snake. After recovering from squishness, Fred has gone to school, welcomed Jungle Jim and other animals, explored Charleston, enjoyed the beach and taken his friends camping. Books 7,8 ans 9 have Fred and friends exploring the cities and sights of USA.
The midwest book review said "Move over for Fred-Fred, Lewis Carroll"
Fred the snake was having a good time with the boy, even going to school with him, but was missing his forest friends. He wrote to Jungle Jim asking him to come visit. He agreed and "Decided what to take. He chose a lovely lady snake, and some parrot birds to fly and check the best route from the sky. ......A tiger really wanted in, but Jim was nervous taking him. Tigers have a lot of bounce and a tendancy tp oounce. Jim dodn't want to be a snack while he cruised the jungle track. The trolleys were all loaded so, Jim announced it' time to go".
Check out their journey in this the 3rd book about Fred. Number 8 is on it's way!
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