What Hump?

Theodora “Teddy” Sharpe, age 12, and her twin brother, Thad, join their father at a military post near San Antonio in 1856 where he is in charge of putting cavalrymen on camels to replace horses in the American West.

While seeking a relationship with the father she hasn’t seen in over a year, Teddy jumps into adventures with spitting, biting and bucking camels, as well as scorpions, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, Indians, and a stealthy enemy determined to sabotage her father’s camel project.

This laugh-out-loud funny mystery is based on a little-known true chapter of American history. A terrific book for teens and young adults, it's also a great read-aloud book for younger children, and a wonderful book for adults who like to laugh.

This audio version is read by the author.

“Morley Swingle is a terrific writer and an even better entertainer.”
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”Swingle writes with wonderful literacy.”
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