What a Croc! - by Bill Myers (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From best-selling author Bill Myers comes a hilarious, faith-filled, and action-packed adventure starring the Mulligan family.

For some reason, things keep going wrong for the Mulligan kids. There was the incident with the bugs on the bus. Then came the mixed-up lunches. And now several animals have escaped from the park. What is going on?

Could the curse that Madame Clare mentioned at her fortune-telling booth actually be true? What's more, could it seriously hurt their animal park and family connection. Will Mike Mulligan fail in his bid to oust the corrupt Mayor?

Neither Michael nor Traci Mulligan had intended upon a large family, let alone one of such diversity. But God had other plans. After their second child, Lisa, was born blind, they began to see their gift for reaching out, connecting, and laughing with special children with special needs―all while raising their family among the many creatures living at the animal park that they operate.

Are there trials? You bet. There's no way to keep the boat from rocking with so many children from such diverse backgrounds and in such an incredible environment. But their faith in Christ, commitment to one another, and ability to laugh at themselves keep them digging in to make it work.

From the Back Cover

The Mulligans are used to adversity. But now someone wants to hurt something they love: the Mulligan Wild Animal Park.

For a mini human, Stephie can be pretty tough. "We don't believe in curses," she says to Madame Claire. "We have God to protect us." Good words, but it's not long before the Mulligan kids begin to wonder if there is something real to the fortune teller's prediction of a curse. Strange things are happening at the animal park. Ghostly lights dancing in the night. Animals escaping and causing trouble. And then there are all the bizarre mishaps at school. What is going on?

Speaking of big challenges . . . Lisa Mulligan has always faced the world with a resilient spirit. That's helped her be successful in ways many people wouldn't have thought possible. But she may have met her match with her latest endeavor--playing trombone in the school's marching band. Meanwhile, Mike Mulligan is in his own fight: to lead the city as the next mayor. But Mayor Jowls isn't leaving his office without resorting to some old tricks--lies, smears, and a few more lies. Can the Magnificent Mulligans endure an all-out attack on the character of their family?