Kenzie didn't expect her first summer in the Florida Keys to be murder. Or cute guys, awesome boats, endangered species, and gun-toting thugs. But in Angelo's up and down world, Kenzie needs a life jacket and Dramamine.

When city girl Kenzie Ryan moves to a Florida wildlife refuge, she plunges straight into an eco-mystery. Kenzie trades New York streets for Keys pollution cleanup, and now, instead of hailing cabs, she's tracking down a poacher of endangered Key deer. Her new home does have some benefits--mainly Angelo, an island native, who teams up with her to nab the culprit. But will they both survive when the killer turns from stalking deer to hunting humans?

Island Sting includes notes on the endangered Florida Key Deer and the National Key Deer Refuge. Lesson plans for incorporating Island Sting into the curriculum can be found at http://www.bonniedoerrbooks.com.

Reviews:

"Island Sting is a fast-paced, environmental thriller that teens will tear into. Once you start reading, you'll find yourself flipping pages as fast as you can, eager to find out what happens next. Great action, great characters, and a message that will resonate with readers of all ages."  ---Frances O'Roark Dowell, Edgar-award-winning author of Dovey Coe, Chicken Boy, The Secret Language of Girls, and Shooting the Moon

"Impetuous Kenzie, dashing Angel, and a fascinating cast of four-legged characters make green go down easy in this fast-paced eco-mystery." ---Louise Hawes, award-winning author of Black Pearls, Waiting for Christopher, and Rosey in the Present Tense

"Island Sting has the perfect blend of adventure, light romance, environmental issues, and personal issues that many teens face. Throw in an impetuous, caring, and determined main character, and readers can't help but connect with Kenzie Ryan and her fight to save the endangered Key deer. Bonnie J. Doerr has written a timely book that not only encourages, but also shows today's teens how they can make a difference." ---Edie Hemingway, author of Road to Tater Hill, Parents' Choice Gold winner