First published 2007
When Nick's family moves to the soon-to-be-completed Mangrove Hollow, a routine expedition uncovers a tiny nixie with a towering problem: fire-breathing giants rampaging through the swamps. Nick, his stepsister Laurie, and his brother Julian must team up with a familiar face to stop the giants before all of Florida goes up in flames. At its core, this adventure explores the bonds of blended families forged in the face of fantastical threats.
Genres: family, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, found-family
Setting: Florida, Mangrove Hollow
208 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers