What Hump?
Morley Swingle
Texas, 1856. Theodora “Teddy” Sharpe, age 12, and her twin brother, Thad, join their father at a military post near San Antonio where he is in charge of putting cavalrymen on camels 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 ruin 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 real-aloud book for younger children, and an enjoyable romp for adults who like to laugh.
The audio version is read by the author.
“Morley Swingle is a terrific writer and an even better entertainer.” Forward, Reviews of Indie Books.
“Swingle writes with wonderful literacy.” Lithuanian Librarian
Duration - 5h 59m.
Author - Morley Swingle.
Narrator - Morley Swingle.
Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Morley Swingle ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Texas, 1856. Theodora “Teddy” Sharpe, age 12, and her twin brother, Thad, join their father at a military post near San Antonio where he is in charge of putting cavalrymen on camels 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 ruin 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 real-aloud book for younger children, and an enjoyable romp for adults who like to laugh. The audio version is read by the author. “Morley Swingle is a terrific writer and an even better entertainer.” Forward, Reviews of Indie Books. “Swingle writes with wonderful literacy.” Lithuanian Librarian Duration - 5h 59m. Author - Morley Swingle. Narrator - Morley Swingle. Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Morley Swingle ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter 1: Mr. Dinwiddie's Big Surprise
Duration:00:15:33
Chapter 2: The Scent of the Camel
Duration:00:08:48
Chapter 3: Hi There Hi Jolly
Duration:00:17:53
Chapter 4: The Marvelous Mystery Meat
Duration:00:21:47
Chapter 5: The Camel's Temper
Duration:00:16:39
Chapter 6: A Short Ride Upon a Ship of the Desert
Duration:00:15:10
Chapter 7: Pun and Fun in the Camel Pene
Duration:00:15:51
Chapter 8: One Rock Too Many
Duration:00:18:10
Chapter 9: The Poker Player
Duration:00:07:31
Chapter 10: The Better Boomer
Duration:00:06:20
Chapter 11: The Camel Report
Duration:00:08:21
Chapter 12: Sewing and Scorpions
Duration:00:15:47
Chapter 13: Camel Fight Round One
Duration:00:18:11
Chapter 14: Camel Fight Round Two
Duration:00:14:55
Chapter 15: The Mysterious Stranger
Duration:00:13:02
Chapter 16: The Sinking of the Ship of the Desert
Duration:00:17:51
Chapter 17: Flapdoodle
Duration:00:05:01
Chapter 18: The Brainstorm
Duration:00:08:40
Chapter 19: Camelcide
Duration:00:15:53
Chapter 20: Eyewitness Identification
Duration:00:03:48
Chapter 21: May the Best Beast Win
Duration:00:14:49
Chapter 22: Peril on the Pecos
Duration:00:13:03
Chapter 23: Searching for Dhaqun
Duration:00:06:16
Chapter 24: Rattlesnake Sleepover
Duration:00:06:50
Chapter 25: Black Otter's Memorable Coup
Duration:00:14:48
Chapter 26: Trotting to the Finish Line
Duration:00:04:04
Chapter 27: Best Laid Plans
Duration:00:02:13
Chapter 28: Whodunnit
Duration:00:07:43
Chapter 29: Truth and Consequences
Duration:00:08:21
Afterward
Duration:00:11:29
Free Bonus Camel Material
Duration:00:01:27
Free Lesson Plan
Duration:00:00:38
About the Author
Duration:00:00:58
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:44