This was a very good book about the Louisiana Bayou told from the perspective of a child visiting her grandmother. There are numerous examples of various literary devices mixed throughout the writing. Highly recommended! ( )

(easy, Louisiana)A young girl embarks on a summer visit to her grandmother in the bayou. While there, she discovers cajun culture and cuisine. She also learns her grandmother is a wildlife rehabilitator. Part of being a wildlife rehabilitator is learning not only to love and care for a creature, but also how to let go. This book would be well used in a unit on conservation or wildlife preservation in addition to a learning unit on Louisiana or swamp habitats. ( )