A spoiled city girl in Boston, Amanda finds her character, courage, and determination tested to the utmost on the arduous Oregon trail.
Amanda and her alligator have lots of fun playing together and surprising each other, but when Amanda's grandfather buys her a panda, Alligator must learn to make new friends.
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