FICTION

Two Tough Crocs

by David BEDFORD
illus. by Tom Jellett. 24p. ebook available. Holiday House. Apr. 2014. RTE $16.95. ISBN 9780823430482. LC 2013023666.
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PreS-Gr 2—Sylvester and Arnold, the titular crocs, are bullies who each rule part of the swamp. When their paths cross, they are ready to fight—until Betty, an even bigger bully, comes along and scares them both. In their attempts to flee, they inadvertently join forces and scare her off. The colorful cartoon illustrations match the rough-and-tumble sensibility of the text. If the resolution is a bit pat, it also emphasizes that the world cannot be divided into bullies and victims and that every individual has the capacity to change.—Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD
This Australian import features two crocodile bullies who intimidate everyone in the swamp until a huge, mean croc named Betty arrives. As they retreat, they inadvertently scare Betty so badly she falls into a mudhole. They kindly help her out, and all three become best friends. The humorous story and illustrations keep the pages turning, though the crocs' change of heart is pretty predictable.
Reviewed by Kathleen Kelly MacMillan , Apr 01, 2014

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