This story continues where BARTLEBY OF THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI ends. Ex-pet Bartleby, a red-eared turtle, and Seezer, an alligator are taking a long trip together to find the bayou where they both original came from. When they finally reach their destination, they find it not what they were expecting and decide to find a different home that has nicer friends and environment. They end up in a small pond and everything is going well until the water starts drying up, the lady turtle Lucky Girl goes missing, and the grumpy, mean gator Old Stump and his bodyguards show up to claim the pond for themselves. Luckily for everyone, Bartleby has a brave heart and unwavering determination is set out to make things right.

The story is just as great as the first story and includes a whole new cast of characters. I love the character of Bartleby -- he is a very good friend, and honest in every way. My favorite part of the story is when Bartleby and Lucky Girl escape from the fountain and return to their friends in the new pond and renews his friendship with Seezer. ( )