Author Description

Isaac isn’t any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He’s an INSTIgator! He spends his days spying on the neighbors and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships. He’s all alone. With no one to talk to except an old, rotting stump, Isaac is angry and miserable. So he sets out to make sure everyone else in the swamp is miserable, too. Isaac can perfectly mimic every voice in the swamp, and he uses this special talent to start arguments, stir up trouble, and turn friends against friends. But can he instigate a fight between two of the swamp’s biggest besties? Or will they sniff out his dirty trick and teach him a lesson he’ll never forget? Isaac the (Insti)Gator is written for young readers in Grades K-6. Author and school counselor Jeff Tucker delivers a timely and powerful message about trust, deception, forgiveness and friendship. Tucker is the creator of the popular Chicorée Elementary Stories for Success book series, which includes My Name’s Sammy, and I’m No Snitch and Emelia Understands Equity.