Harmless
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Harmless

By Samantha San Miguel

Part of the Spineless series

A river monster, a mysterious corpse, and a rescue mission test friendships and courage.

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304 pages
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Frankie, Lulu, and Algie embark on a river cruise, lured by tales of a legendary monster. When they find a creature in peril, tensions rise as they clash over its fate. With an enigmatic corpse and a rival professor complicating matters, Frankie must choose between her instincts and trusting her friends. Can they save the creature and unravel the mystery, or will their differences doom the mission? Dive into a thrilling adventure where loyalty and courage are put to the ultimate test.

From the publisher

Invasive species, mysterious creatures, and a high-stakes rescue on Gilded Age Florida’s inner waterways bring this stunning trilogy to an explosive conclusion! Frankie Davenport; her sister, Lulu; and their best friend, Algie Emsworth, are eager for their next adventure. When they see an ad in the local paper for a river cruise and hear rumors of a monster in that very same river, they know that this is just the trip for them. During an outing, the trio stumble upon a strange creature in distress. Could this be Sabrina, the fabled river monster? When an unidentifiable aquatic corpse is discovered, Professor Champion, Frankie’s nemesis, is called in to investigate. Frankie, Lulu, and Algie are at odds with one another over how to save Sabrina, and Frankie must decide if she should keep doing things her way or trust her friends and family to save Sabrina. Samantha San Miguel’s Harmless is an exciting adventure brought to vivid life. This page-turning novel is a thrilling conclusion to the Spineless trilogy that’s perfect for fans of Beyond the Bright Sea and Serafina and the Black Cloak.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
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Published
September 9, 2025
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781454960614

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