INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Cutler, Jane

'Gator Aid

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Tracey Campbell Pearson. Edward's innocent comments about seeing a baby alligator in the lake at the local park are misconstrued and elaborated upon until the incident becomes a cause célèbre. Not all readers will get the point about the power of the word, but all will rejoice in Edward's vindication when the baby alligator is discovered. The undemanding, light read is a solid choice for second- and third-graders.

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