The trio of brave friends who make up Shark, Inc—Luke, Maribel and Sabina—dive back into adventure in Stingers, the follow-up to bestselling author Randy Wayne White’s >Fins.
Marine 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.
What 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.
When 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.
Topics Adventure and adventurers. Buried treasure. Bahamas. Marine life. Marine biology. Biologists. Friendship.
Lexile 590L
Trim Size 8 3/10" x 5 2/5"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-05-10
JLG Release Date Aug 2021
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
High Intereest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High Interest Middle Plus
High Intereest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This collection features high-interest fiction titles designed to capture attention quickly and keep middle school readers engaged. Selections emphasize strong hooks, dynamic pacing, and engaging voices across a range of genres, prioritizing momentum and immediate appeal over genre or format.