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Skink—No Surrender

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Carl Hiaasen

Skink—No Surrender

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

In Carl Hiaasen's Skink—No Surrender, fourteen-year-old Richard Sloan teams up with the enigmatic former governor-turned-vigilante Skink to track down his cousin Malley, who has run away with a dangerous imposter she met online. Their adventure takes them through Florida's wilderness as they confront various challenges to rescue Malley and bring her safely home.

Adventurous

Humorous

Suspenseful

Playful

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Carl Hiaasen's Skink—No Surrender is praised for its engaging plot and environmental message, featuring the captivating character Skink. Critics appreciate its humor and fast-paced adventure, but some note a lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's a compelling read for young adults with an interest in nature and quirky heroes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Skink—No Surrender ?

Fans of Carl Hiaasen's Skink—No Surrender are likely adventure-seeking teens who appreciate environmental themes, witty humor, and fast-paced action. Readers of Louis Sachar’s Holes or Gordon Korman’s No More Dead Dogs will find a similar blend of quirkiness and captivating storytelling.

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

Lexile Level

770L

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