---
product_id: 8274459
title: "The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp"
brand: "kathi appelt"
price: "€ 20.56"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/8274459-the-true-blue-scouts-of-sugar-man-swamp
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

**Brand:** kathi appelt
**Price:** € 20.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp by kathi appelt
- **How much does it cost?** € 20.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/8274459-the-true-blue-scouts-of-sugar-man-swamp)

## Best For

- kathi appelt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kathi appelt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

## Images

![The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vi-uaeJsL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Read this book aloud to your kids - so much fun!
  

*by P***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2014*

This is the third book my daughter and I have read this summer.We completely fell in love with "Sugar Man" and all of its characters.  I so  want Ms. Appelt to write more books with Bingo, J'Miah, Chap,  the Sugar Man, and yes, the DeSoto too.  Each character was strongly and individually created.  They each had a very unique voice which allowed us to completely immerse ourselves in the story.The plot was interesting and fast moving.  There were several plot lines that presented in alternating (and often very short ) chapters.  As the story progressed, the plot lines intertwined, separated, and ended with each line connected to all the other lines in a very satisfactory way.I read this book out loud to my daughter which maximized our enjoyment of the story.  As I mentioned above, the characters were very strongly developed and each had an unique voice.  This made it a joy to read out loud  as the way the voice should sound was obvious from the writing.  There was no struggling to think of different sounds for different characters.  Also, there is a Southern homeyness to the dialogue that adds a lot of sugar and spice to the reading.  It is impossible to read this book with a flat tone.  The author gives you lots of energy and movement in the words.  In short, it is fun to read this story and I wish there was more.Our only complaint was in the character of Chap's mom.  She was so flat.  All she did was run the cafe and make fried sugar pies.  She seemed willing to step back into the kitchen and let her son (trying hard to learn how to be a man) solve their problems.  Perhaps this was the author's goal as a means of showing Chap's growth. At the end, Chap looks at the swamp and realizes that he wants to save this special place not just for his grandpa but because of his own love of the land.  Chap is becoming a man in his own right.  Chap's mom, however, remains a weak and disappointing female character  in an otherwise thoroughly enjoyable book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Hilarious and Heartwarming
  

*by J***J on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023*

The plot elements in this book are braided together well. The story lines of the animal characters, the legendary characters and the humans all merge at the end for a funny and satisfying wrap up. The dialog and points of view of the animal characters and the human characters are well written, well-coordinated across their various story lines and give the reader a birds-eye view of how paths will cross  and lives will be stirred up.  It's fun to read.  It begs to be read out loud.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Delightful, Moving and Funny
  

*by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023*

I loved this book. Not right away, at least with the story line. I found all the different POVs made it a bit slow. I stayed with it because the voice was so delightful I had to keep going. And was it worth it! Not long into it I was hooked. And as others have said, what a fantastic payoff at the end. Highly recommend it.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/8274459-the-true-blue-scouts-of-sugar-man-swamp](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/8274459-the-true-blue-scouts-of-sugar-man-swamp)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-02-19*