Mordiscos

An exciting read that doesn't slow down as it reveals the intimate story of a family, filled with a bright dose of humor. The protagonist, Wahoo Cray, is the son of an animal trainer and lives in the zoo. Unlike other boys his age, he has grown up surrounded by gators, snakes, parrots, rats, and monkeys. To cope with the family's economic problems, Wahoo's dad decides to begin working for a reality T.V. show, Expedition Survival! This brings headaches, as they must deal with the unbearable Derek Badger, the eccentric and awkward host of the show. Problems arise almost immediately once Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm, taking everyone along for an unpredictable adventure.

“Mystery, action, humor, and exotic animals and settings, all tied together by a writer with an exceptional grasp of language, makes this a sure hit with any mystery-loving readers.” — School Library Journal, on the English- language edition

“Hiaasen’s best for a young audience since Newbery Honor Hoot (2002) features a shy, deep-feeling protagonist who’s also a pragmatist and plenty of nature info and age-appropriate cultural commentary…. Humorous adventure tales just don’t get any more wacked…or fun to read than this.” — Kirkus Reviews, on the English- language edition

Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in Florida, where he currently lives with his family. After graduating from the University of Florida, he began to write for the Miami Herald and is now the successful author of Hoot, Flush, Chomp, Bad Monkey, and many others.