The Ballad of Tubs Marshfield

Fans of Sara Pennypacker and Katherine Applegate will love this thrilling environmental fable—filled with laughter, music, and adventure.

There’s no other place Tubs Marshfield would rather be than singing a song in his perfect little swamp along the Louisiana bayou. His music can make anyone feel happy.

But something terrible is happening within the swamp that even Tubs’ songs can’t fix—and it’s making his neighbors feel sick! No one knows what to do, least of all Tubs.

A mysterious prophecy may hold the key…or send Tubs away from his friends forever.

• An Unlikely Hero: Tubs Marshfield would rather be playing his trombone than saving the world, but when his home is threatened, this music-loving frog must find a new kind of song.
• Teamwork and Community: Joined by his brilliant doctor cousin Lila and a cast of memorable talking animals, Tubs discovers that the only way to fight a big problem is by working together.
• Environmental Adventure: A thrilling quest to find the source of the mysterious poison polluting their Louisiana bayou home, leading to a showdown with a powerful factory.
• The Power of Music: Discover a story where music isn’t just for dancing—it’s a force that can inspire a community, spark a rebellion, and give a voice to the voiceless.