{"product_id":"9781454946151","title":"Spineless","description":"Author: Samantha Miguel\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781454946151\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Union Square\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Aug 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild boar, alligators, hammerhead sharks . . . Can twelve-year-old Algie Emsworth survive the swamps of South Florida? More importantly, can he survive his asthma attacks long enough to make a scientific discovery and fulfill his dream of becoming a real naturalist?   With the help of Frankie and Lulu, intrepid heiresses to the Hotel Paraiso, Algie embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he escapes certain death, discovers a brand-new species, and goes head-to-head with diabolical thieves, all while a deadly and mysterious red tide ravages the beaches and a possible curse threatens to close down the Hotel Paraiso for good. Can Algie, Frankie, and Lulu save themselves, solve the mystery of the hotel s curse, and save their never-before-seen species?    San Miguel concocts a comical and exciting tale that leads to a wild, suspenseful, storm-tossed climax while weaving in thoughtful ruminations on the necessity of giving science, people, and nature their just dues, too.    Booklist, Starred Review    This exceptionally well-written written story gives a nod to the era's fascination with creepy hauntings and dastardly secrets as it expertly transports readers into the atmosphere of 19th-century Florida, uniting well-drawn, nuanced characters with imaginative and tension-building plot twists.... Pure storytelling at its best.   Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review    Algie has a winsome urgency that makes him likable.... His relationships with his family and new friends are realistic and evolve as Algie, Frankie, and Lulu face dangerous adults. In the life-threatening denouement, Algie displays a nuanced empathy for others.    School Library Journal","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717633527966,"sku":"ADS-9781454946151","price":14.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781454946151.jpg?v=1776128232","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781454946151","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}