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Name: Chomp
Rating: 2.666666666666 (3 reviews)
Author: Carl Hiaasen

Wahoo Crane and his friend Tuna Gordon are shocked when the tough star of the reality television show "Expedition Survival" disappears while filming an episode amid the Florida Everglades. The pair must navigate the wildlife refuge—run by Wahoo’s family—to search for the missing contestant, all while avoiding Tuna’s gun‑laden father. Their adventure blends friendship, wildlife refuge intrigue, and a touch of television drama.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Carl Hiaasen

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