Publisher's Synopsis
Claws of Discontent follows Carl, an ambitious crawfish dissatisfied with the predictable life in the Louisiana bayou. Yearning for adventure beyond the swamp, Carl hatches a daring escape plan with his timid friend Gumbo to avoid being cooked in a crawfish boil. Their journey takes them through a series of unexpected adventures, from hitching a ride on a pelican to racing Texan crawfish, and finding temporary refuge with a kind woman named Miss Millie. Guided by faith and a hand-drawn map, they navigate rivers, forests, and bustling towns, ultimately discovering that the journey itself, filled with new friends and experiences, is as important as the destination