Skink–No Surrender

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Richard’s cousin is missing, and his best hope of finding her rests with the wily, one-eyed, ex-governor of Florida. Carl Hiaasen introduces his iconic character Skink to a younger audience in this nail-biting adventure!
 
A National Book Award Longlist Selection
 
Classic Malley: her parents are about to ship her off to boarding school, so she takes off with some guy she met online… Poor Richard: he’s less of a rebel than Malley, and a lot less trusting. He knows his cousin is 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, this unlikely pair scour the state, undaunted by blinding storms, crazed pigs, flying bullets, and giant gators.    
In Carl Hiaasen’s outrageous, hilarious, and wildly dangerous state of Florida, there are a million places an outlaw might stash a teenage girl. A million unpleasant ways to die. And two who will risk everything to rescue a friend . . . and to, hopefully, exact a bit of swamp justice.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ember
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307930599
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307930590
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 – 15 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.11 x 5.24 x 0.63 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 – 9
Best Sellers Rank: #116,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #79 in Teen & Young Adult Humorous Fiction #167 in Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Detective Stories #194 in Children’s Recycling & Green Living Books
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Customers find this book to be a quick and satisfying read with Carl Hiaasen’s signature humor that makes them laugh while reading. The story features multiple plot twists and vividly brings characters and Florida to life, while the writing style is particularly praised for its ability to capture a teenager’s perspective. Customers appreciate that it’s suitable for both adults and young adults, and one customer notes it’s filled with life lessons.