Publisher's Synopsis
Wakulla: A Story of Adventure in Florida by Kirk Munroe is a novel that captures the excitement of exploration and the allure of the unknown as it follows the Elmer family's journey from New England to Florida. The story centers on siblings Mark and Ruth Elmer, who, in response to their father's health concerns, leave behind their familiar life for the challenges and adventures awaiting them in the Florida wilderness. At the novel's start, the siblings are filled with a mixture of anticipation, fear, and excitement as they prepare to leave their small village and embark on a new life in the "Land of Flowers." Their journey aboard the schooner Nancy Bell is filled with unexpected encounters, including a dramatic rescue from an ice floe, while their imaginations are captivated by visions of alligators, orange groves, and pirates in the Florida landscape. The novel highlights themes of family bonds, courage, and the thrill of discovery as Mark and Ruth embrace their new life, learning valuable lessons about resilience and the challenges of adapting to a completely new world.
