In "Alligator Bayou," by Donna Jo Napoli, the story follows a young boy named a young boy named P. T. who, along with his mother and sister, moves from Italy to Louisiana in the 1890s. They navigate the challenges of a new world filled with cultural differences and Louisiana's rich, vibrant landscape. Amidst the struggles of assimilation and family dynamics, P. T.'s empathy for the people and creatures around him deepens. He learns about friendship, fear, and the importance of standing up for what's right, all while discovering the complexities of his new home in the swamps and bayous of the South. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 280 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Turtleback Books .

Donna Jo Napoli is a linguistics professor and has written more than eighty books for young readers. She lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. www. donnajonapoli. com