Menace from the Deep
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 6 hour read

Menace from the Deep

Written by Michael P. Spradlin

Book #1 in the Killer Species series

A man-made predator lurks in the Everglades, threatening chaos.

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240 pages· 44,782 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Emmet Doyle's trip to the Everglades with his biologist father takes a dark turn when they discover a dead creature unlike any native species. Dr. Rosalita Geaux reveals a chilling truth: someone is creating new apex predators in the swamp. As Emmet grapples with his grief, he must confront this looming threat. Can they stop the release of these engineered beasts before it's too late? Dive into a world where nature's balance is at stake and danger lurks in every shadow.

From the publisher

Emmet Doyle is not in the best mood when he arrives in Florida City. His father is a wildlife biologist, and has been summoned to the Everglades, dragging Emmet along with him. Though still in mourning from losing his mom a year ago, Emmet’s trying hard to keep a good attitude. Upon their arrival, however, things quickly get weird. Dr. Rosalita Geaux, the Park Superintendent, wastes no time in revealing the reason she called Emmet’s father to Florida. A strange creature was recently found dead in the park, and upon seeing it, it becomes clear to everyone that this is not a native species. This is man-made. Deep in the swamp, someone has been experimenting to create a new breed of apex predator. And they’re about to set them loose.

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Format
Pages
240
Words
44,782
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~R
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
157292
Publication
Published
June 25, 2013
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545506717

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