Wakulla: a story of adventure in Florida

"Wakulla: A Story of Adventure in Florida" by Kirk Munroe, embodies the adventurous spirit found in much American literature of its time. It tells the story of Mark and Ruth Elmer who, along with their family, make a big move from their New England home to a plantation in Florida, ready to face whatever comes their way in this new land. The book begins with Mark and Ruth eagerly getting ready to leave their small New England village for Florida because their father’s health needs it. The first part of the story shows how they feel about leaving home—excited, a little scared, but mostly happy—as they dream about the adventures and strange new life waiting for them in Florida. As they travel on the schooner Nancy Bell, they meet new people and face problems head-on, like saving a man from a floating piece of ice, all while dreaming of Florida's alligators and orange trees. The story really focuses on how important family is, being brave, and the excitement of starting fresh in a new place.