The Specimen
M R Callahan
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(Flock Hall Publishing, April 1, 2019)
No extra credit is worth this... Mercy, future marine biologist, discovers “the specimen” in a tidal pool. Three days later, it escapes—on her watch. Now the death toll is rising, and Mercy knows it’s her fault. Oh, sure, the adults say it’s not her responsibility, but the way Mercy sees it, being fourteen is no excuse. Plus, she has a plan...though it does involve monster-hunting after curfew. You’ll love this story because everyone loves heartwarming animal stories—even if that animal is a murderous rogue tentacle. Get it now.