{"product_id":"9781250244635","title":"Stingers : A Sharks Incorporated Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eStingers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Randy Wayne White\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe trio of brave friends who make up Shark, Inc—Luke, Maribel and Sabina—dive back into adventure in \u003ci\u003eStingers\u003c\/i\u003e, the follow-up to bestselling author Randy Wayne White’s \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eMarine biologist Doc Ford invites Maribel, Luke, and Sabina to a remote island in the Bahamas where lionfish, a beautiful and venomous inhabitant of the South Pacific that has invaded Florida and the Caribbean, are not just upsetting the balance of nature by damaging the coral reefs—their sting has put several people in the hospital.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Doc and Captain Hannah Smith don’t mention is that the island is riddled with limestone caves, once home to a band of pirates, and stories of Spanish gold have lured outlaw treasure hunters to the area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the trio finds precious artifacts, they agree to guard the secret until they’ve thoroughly explored the spot. Soon, outlaws search for the trio, hoping they will lead them to riches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStingers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Something for everyone but especially fans of \u003cb\u003efast-paced eco-fiction\u003c\/b\u003e.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kids who enjoy \u003cb\u003eadventure, science and sharks \u003c\/b\u003ewill be hooked by this swashbuckling story.\" - \u003ci\u003eTampa Bay Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"[Fins] examines how a difficult past can give strength and shape an intentional present.This well-paced, exciting series opener \u003cb\u003ewill keep readers on their toes\u003c\/b\u003e.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Give to readers looking for science-based mysteries.\" - Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nobody navigates the natural beauty and dangerous twists of Florida’s mangrove backwaters better than Randy Wayne White. \u003cb\u003ePart detective novel, part field guide\u003c\/b\u003e, and 100 percent authentic Florida—this \u003cb\u003efun and suspenseful \u003c\/b\u003etale shows Randy Wayne White is an undisputed master of his craft, and this place.” —John Rasmus, former editor in chief at \u003ci\u003eNat Geo Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen’s Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOutside  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Filled with scoundrels, humor, sharks, intrepid kids, and a surprise ending all wrapped around an environmental theme. \u003cb\u003ePrepare yourself for a fast boatload of fun!\u003c\/b\u003e” - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250244635\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40819080102094,"sku":"9781250244635","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_2ecace4a-3366-46f1-9a63-bf67c79cbb6a.jpg?v=1642923381","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250244635","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}