About This Book
Swamp Angel introduces readers to Angelica Longrider, a larger-than-life pioneer girl known for her incredible strength and bravery. This humorous tall tale follows Swamp Angel as she tackles challenges on the Tennessee frontier, culminating in an epic wrestling match with a formidable bear, Thundering Tarnation, to secure vital winter supplies for her community. It's a story that celebrates perseverance, courage, and the power of an individual to make a big difference, all wrapped in an engaging, exaggerated narrative perfect for read-alouds and early independent readers. Parents will appreciate the positive messages about strength and community.
Along with other amazing feats, Angelica Longrider, also known as Swamp Angel, wrestles a huge bear, known as Thundering Tarnation, to save the winter supplies of the settlers in Tennessee.
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What makes Swamp Angel a hero? What are some of her amazing feats?
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Have you ever had to be brave like Swamp Angel? What happened?
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What is a 'tall tale'? What parts of this story are exaggerated or impossible?
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How do the settlers feel about Swamp Angel? How does she help her community?
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If you could have one superpower like Swamp Angel, what would it be and why?
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