Tumble and Blue

Tumble and Blue by Cassie Beasley is an illustrated middle grade book published by Penguin in 2017, featuring 390 pages in English. This story weaves a magic-infused narrative centered around a golden gator named Munch, two cursed children, and their quest to reclaim their destinies. Set against the backdrop of the Okefenokee swamp, the tale unfolds as Tumble Wilson and Blue Montgomery confront their ancestors’ mistakes, driven by the legend that Munch can grant good luck to those brave enough to face him.
Readers will discover themes of friendship, family, and self-reliance as Tumble and Blue embark on their adventure. The narrative explores social themes and the impact of choices across generations, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of luck and destiny. With elements of fantasy and a focus on country life, this book offers a blend of everyday magic and adventure, making it suitable for both individual reading and shared experiences.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Circus Mirandus comes the magic-infused story of a golden gator, two cursed kids, and how they take their destinies into their own hands.
When the red moon rises over the heart of the Okefenokee swamp, legend says that the mysterious golden gator Munch will grant good luck to the poor soul foolish enough to face him.
But in 1817, when TWO fools reach him at the same time, the night’s fate is split. With disastrous consequences for both . . . and their descendants. Half of the descendants have great fates, and the other half have terrible ones.
Now, Tumble Wilson and Blue Montgomery are determined to fix their ancestors’ mistakes and banish the bad luck that’s followed them around for all of their lives. They’re going to face Munch the gator themselves, and they’re going to reclaim their destinies.
But what if the legend of Munch is nothing but a legend, after all?
Full of friendship, family, and the everyday magic and adventure that readers of Savvy and A Snicker of Magic love, Cassie Beasley’s newest middle grade book is another crowd-pleasing heart-warmer–perfect for reading by yourself, or sharing with someone you love.
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