Champ and Me by the Maple Tree: A Vermont Tale

Author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O'Neill turn their attention to Vermont and one of that state's great legends: Champ, the Monster of Lake Champlain. Champ is seen through the eyes of a likable tomboy, who sets out from her favorite spot by a maple tree and finds herself by the lakeshore. She meets Champ, who turns out to be a very kid—friendly monster—inviting the girl to sit on his head and ride with him through the Vermont countryside. Together, these unlikely friends dash past fa...