A 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.

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 'governor' 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.

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Carl Hiaasen debuts his first book for teens with this laugh-out-loud thriller, SKINK NO SURRENDER.

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.

Reviews
A spectacularly weird and wonderful read * Pop Sugar *
A crime story with a difference * School Librarian *
Satire is a powerful weapon in the hands of an expert , and you're more likely to laugh out loud than cry during this book because the situations the characters get themselves into are so utterly off-the-wall... well worth a look. * THE BOOK BAG *
An hilarious, edge of your seat read. Animal lovers everywhere will love this great story about dangerous creatures, which also gives a behind the scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made. -- Julia Eccleshare * LOVEREADING4KIDS *



Book Information
ISBN 9781780622194
Author Carl Hiaasen
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Orion Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 253g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 22mm