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Skink No Surrender
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See moreA New York Times bestseller and laugh out loud thriller from Carl Hiaasen about a missing cousin, a half-crazy governor, giant gators and justice -- swamp justice, that is.
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Carl Hiaasen debuts his first book for teens with this laugh-out-loud thriller, SKINK NO SURRENDER.
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Typical Malley – to avoid being shipped off to boarding school, she takes off with some guy she met online. Poor Richard – he knows his cousin's in trouble before she does. Wild Skink – he's a ragged, one-eyed ex-governor of Florida, and enough of a renegade to think he can track Malley down.
With Richard riding shotgun, the unlikely pair scour the state, undaunted by blinding storms, crazed pigs, flying bullets, and giant gators.
Carl Hiaasen first introduced readers to Skink more than 25 years ago in DOUBLE WHAMMY, and he quickly became Hiaasen's most iconic and beloved character, appearing in six novels to date. Both teens and adults will be thrilled to catch sight of the elusive 'captain' as he pursues his own unique brand of swamp justice.
With Skink at the wheel, the search for a missing girl is both nail-bitingly tense and laugh-out-loud funny.
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Skink No Surrender is praised for its engaging, fast-paced narrative and memorable characters, infused with Hiaasen's characteristic humour and moral outrage. Critics commend its clever plotting and biting satire, with an undercurrent of criticism of modern civilisation's follies. Readers appreciate the blend of entertainment with a powerful message about the impact individuals can have.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780622194
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 253g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in Florida, where he lives today with his family. He has written many books, and this is his third children's title to be published by Orion. He writes a weekly column for the MIAMI HERALD.
Visit his website at http://www.carlhiaasen.com/, visit his facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CarlHiaasen and follow him on Twitter @CarlHiaasen.Also by Carl Hiaasen
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