The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

By: Kathi Appelt

Narrated by: Lyle Lovett

2014 Audie Award Finalist for Children’s Titles for Ages 8-12

“Librarians often say that every book is not for every child, but The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp is” (The New York Times). Meet Bingo and J’miah, raccoon brothers on a mission to save Sugar Man Swamp in this rollicking tale and National Book Award Finalist from Newbery Honoree Kathi Appelt.

Raccoon brothers Bingo and J’miah are the newest recruits of the Official Sugar Man Swamp Scouts. The opportunity to serve the Sugar Man—the massive creature who delights in delicious sugar cane and magnanimously rules over the swamp—is an honor, and also a big responsibility, since the rest of the swamp critters rely heavily on the intel of these hardworking Scouts.

Twelve-year-old Chap Brayburn is not a member of any such organization. But he loves the swamp something fierce, and he’ll do anything to help protect it.

And help is surely needed, because world-class alligator wrestler Jaeger Stitch wants to turn Sugar Man swamp into an Alligator World Wrestling Arena and Theme Park, and the troubles don’t end there. There is also a gang of wild feral hogs on the march, headed straight toward them all.

The Scouts are ready. All they have to do is wake up the Sugar Man. Problem is, no one’s been able to wake that fellow up in a decade or four…

Newbery Honoree and Kathi Appelt’s story of care and conservation has received five starred reviews, was selected as a National Book Award finalist, and is funny as all get out and ripe for reading aloud.

Stunning

Kathi Appelt is truly one of the finest children’s books writers of our time. This is a beautiful gem of a book.

I am in love with this book!😘😍❤️

This book is a great story about a boy and two raccoons who both set out to save the sugar man swamp. I love how this story is read! I would recommend this book if you like solving problem stories. 😘😍❤️

Fun listen on a roadtrip

What a fun adventure! Great for kids AND grown-ups. Lyle Lovett's narration was faaantastic :)

Lyle Lovett is enchanting as a story teller.

Lyle Lovett is as enchanting as a story teller, whether reading or singing. His animal character sounds alone are well worth the listen. I loved everything about this book. The evolution of plot is delightful and although it is a children's book, the subtle plot twists and intrigued kept this grown-up riveted throughout the entire story. Twice. So far. The story and the narration are delightful. Buy the book for everyone you love, both young and young at heart.