Crocs: A Sharks Incorporated Novel

Description

Doc Ford has a new mission for Sharks, Inc.: visit Sanibel Island's Bone Field to find a wild orange tree that survived a disease destroying Florida's citrus. There, Sharks, Inc. can't find Doc's tree. Worse, the area is protected by a massive saltwater crocodile. What they don't expect is meeting a recluse threatening to call the police if they trespass on her land. Reluctant to give up, the team learns the woman needs help. When she was young, she found King Calusa's grave and now she's being haunted by the ghost of the dead king. To learn the truth, the kids return to the Bone Field. The 1000-pound crocodile is determined to protect its hatchlings. But crocs turn out to be the least of their worries when the trio discovers the woman's neighbor is selling illegal reptiles-and he knows her secret about Calusa's medallion.

Randy Wayne White is the New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author of the Doc Ford series. In 2011, White was named a Florida Literary Legend by the Florida Heritage Society. A fishing and nature enthusiast, he has also written extensively for National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal, Playboy and Men's Health. He lives on Sanibel Island, Florida, where he was a light-tackle fishing guide for many years, and spends much of his free time windsurfing, playing baseball, and hanging out at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille. Sharks Incorporated is his middle grade series, including Fins and Stingers.

Praise for Stingers Something for everyone but especially fans of fast-paced eco-fiction. - Kirkus Full of facts about wildlife and preservation and survival tips, all infused with an appreciation and respect for local habitats. - Booklist Praise for Fins Kids who enjoy adventure, science and sharks will be hooked by this swashbuckling story. - Tampa Bay Times [Fins] examines how a difficult past can give strength and shape an intentional present.This well-paced, exciting series opener will keep readers on their toes. - Kirkus Give to readers looking for science-based mysteries. - Booklist "Nobody navigates the natural beauty and dangerous twists of Florida's mangrove backwaters better than Randy Wayne White. Part detective novel, part field guide, and 100 percent authentic Florida--this fun and suspenseful tale shows Randy Wayne White is an undisputed master of his craft, and this place." --John Rasmus, former editor in chief at Nat Geo Traveler, Men's Journal, and Outside "Filled with scoundrels, humor, sharks, intrepid kids, and a surprise ending all wrapped around an environmental theme. Prepare yourself for a fast boatload of fun!" - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.