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4-6Calvin Coconut series.
Illustrated by
Jacqueline Rogers.
Following a tropical storm, Calvin's friend Willy falls into the flooded waters; when Calvin realizes Willy doesn't know how to avoid the current, he goes in after him. This fifth book about the real-boy protagonist again features the series' funny stories and plenty of illustrations. The rescue is also grippingly described, and young readers will relish the extra drama in Calvin's life.