In the book Little Bobby OMalley, the reader learnedof how Bobby saved the life of a young Seminole Indianboy named Tenatke-Yaha (Thunder Wolf ), and how thatboy, whom Bobby would later call Thunder, became hisbest friend.Bobby saved Thunder from a panther, so the people of hisvillage gave Bobby the name of Hakla-Kowechobe, whichmeans (The Boy Who) Talks to the Panther.A year after meeting Bobby, Thunders tribe decided to movedeep into the Everglades to escape the rapidly growing worldof the white man.This book begins with Bobbys search for new adventures, and introduces a girl who becomes his new best friend.When his new friend comes into danger, Bobby and his dog, Bandit, must risk their lives in a trek to seek help from thespirit of the conch shell.
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John Jacobs grew up in Southeast Florida from the age ofseven. After graduating from high school, he served in the US Army; earned a degree from Florida State University, and taught high school American History and Governmentbefore retiring in 2011.