Chomp
Chomp by Carl Hiaasen, published by Thorndike Press on January 22, 2020, is a large print edition featuring 363 pages in English. The story follows Wahoo Cray, whose father, a professional animal wrangler, takes a job on a reality TV show called Expedition Survival!. As Wahoo navigates the challenges of working with the show’s self-absorbed star, Derek Badger, he also finds himself protecting a girl named Tuna, who is hiding from her father.
Readers will encounter a blend of humor and adventure as Wahoo grapples with the chaos that ensues during the filming in the Everglades. The narrative explores themes related to the environment and the complexities of human relationships, all while incorporating elements of mystery and detective storytelling. With its engaging plot and relatable characters, this book is suitable for young readers aged 10 and up, particularly those in grades 5-6.
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A New York Times BestsellerA Newbery Honor Award Winning AuthorWhen Wahoo Cray’s dad — a professional animal wrangler — takes a job with a reality TV show called Expedition Survival!, Wahoo figures he’ll have to do a bit of wrangling himself to keep his father from killing Derek Badger, the show’s inept and egotistical star. But the job keeps getting more complicated: Derek Badger insists on using wild animals for his stunts; and Wahoo’s acquired a shadow named Tuna — a girl who’s sporting a shiner courtesy of her father and needs a place to hide out. They’ve only been on location in the Everglades for a day before Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm. Search parties head out and promptly get lost themselves. And then Tuna’s dad shows up with a gun . . .It’s anyone’s guess who will actually survive Expedition Survival . . . Age Range: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5-6 | Lexile Measure: 800L
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