Testing the tool
Across
- 3. - A lesson learned by the characters.
- 5. - A virtue displayed by the characters.
- 8. - Describes the biting mosquitoes.
- 9. - A creature used in a prank.
- 10. - Type of evidence left behind.
- 11. - Carl Hiaasen’s writing style.
- 14. - People like Dana in the story.
- 17. - The state where the story takes place.
- 20. - Part of Beatrice’s nickname.
- 21. - Efforts to protect wildlife.
- 22. - Where injured characters go.
- 23. - How the kids achieve their goals.
- 25. - Demonstrated by standing up for the owls.
- 26. - What drives Roy to investigate.
- 27. - Roy’s friend who loves skateboarding.
- 29. - They investigate the vandalism in the story.
- 31. - The endangered species being protected.
- 33. - A construction foreman.
- 35. - Officer Delinko’s profession.
- 36. - A type of fish central to the story.
- 37. - Breakfast item mentioned in the story.
- 38. - The study of organisms and their environment.
- 39. - Common reptile in Florida.
Down
- 1. - Not giving up despite obstacles.
- 2. - Roy’s supportive family member.
- 4. - A fruit found in Florida.
- 6. - A key theme in the book.
- 7. - What the characters seek.
- 8. - A trait shown by Roy and his friends.
- 12. - The hidden identity of Mullet Fingers.
- 13. - School mascot.
- 15. - The setting for many events.
- 16. - The site where the owls live.
- 18. - What the kids experience.
- 19. - A bully in the story.
- 24. - The protagonist of the story.
- 28. - Roy’s strong-willed friend.
- 30. - What the police conduct.
- 32. - Roy’s favorite activity.
- 34. - A type of turtle mentioned.