About the Author

Homer Hickam is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books, including the #1 New York Times memoir Rocket Boys, which was adapted into the film October Sky.
He is a Vietnam combat veteran and has also been a coal miner, scuba instructor, palaeontologist and NASA engineer.

Reviews

`An absolute delight' Woman & Home

`This offbeat tale about a man, his wife and her pet alligator Albert going on a road trip has been likened to Forrest Gump and Big Fish - but we think it's far more loveable.' Heat

`crazy, quirky, loveable' The Pool

`It's utterly charming' The Scotsman

`Hickam's novel blends fact and fiction in a delightful tall tale' Mail on Sunday's Event Magazine

`Must-read... A funny yet tragic tale of a husband and wife's car journey across the US with Albert the alligator in tow. Yes, really.' Marie Claire

`This charmingly quirky book is a must-read' Essentials Magazine

`quirky, charming' Fabulous Magazine