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by Patrick D. Smith (Author)
The story of Toby Tiger, a young Seminole in the Everglades who is in despair at having to live in the white man's world. "Allapattah" means alligator or crocodile, a creature which becomes Toby Tiger's obsession, and he must wrestle it to set himself free.
Author Biography
Born in Mississippi, Pat Smith has lived in Florida since 1966, writing about its nature and people. He also wrote A Land Remembered, The River Is Home, Angel City, and Forever Island, all available from Pineapple Press.