<DIV><b>Meet Freddie Cottonmouth - A Boy Who Loves the River, Big Adventures, and a Furry Beast named Tug.</b></div><DIV> </div><DIV>Tug loves taking Freddie on wild adventures—trips to the moon, building castles, or catching fireflies with Freddie riding on his wide furry back.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>When Freddie finds a mysterious egg at the bottom of the river, Tug makes him promise never to eat it. But Freddie is about to discover that broken promises come at a great price.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>This is the rare children’s story—both bold and tender and brimming with moments of great risk, adventure, and heart. Combining the artistic wonder of <i>Where the Wild Things Are</i> with the timeless storytelling of <i>The Polar Express</i>, this story will capture both the imagination and the intelligence of children and their parents as it sheds light on the power of sin, sacrifice, and redemption.</div><BR>