Stories from The Sand and Sea -Self-Control: Alvin and The Guava Duff Temptation This edition—the restored text of

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Stories from The Sand and Sea -Self-Control: Alvin and The Guava Duff Temptation This edition—the restored text ofAlvin and the Guava Duff Temptation is a sweet and funny Bahamian story about a boy, his favorite dessert, and the power of self control. When Alvin is tempted to sneak a bite of Auntie Emily's famous guava duff, he faces a big decisionand learns that true strength comes from doing the right thing, even when its hard.