The Legend of L'il Red African American wanted to lay claim to

wanted to lay claim to the Acadians' rich lands

A gem truly worthy of the place and its stories

These extraordinary tales range from surprising (such as his time as a tap-dancing prodigy) to intriguing (particularly the building of Acadiana Mall) to terrifying (including several life-threatening hunting and fishing adventures)

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The Legend of L'il Red African American wanted to lay claim toThe Legend of L'il Red by Zachary Richard; Illustrations by Sarah Latts The Legend of L'il Red is a fable in Aesop's tradition for children of all ages. It is a story of friendship, persistence, tolerance, and love. The two principal characters, a blind turtle and a one clawed baby crawfish, find each other in the middle of a hurricane. The Legend of L'il Red is the story of their adventures as they set off in search of a new claw for the little