The Disappearance
Where Richard waits for his cousin Malley at the beginning of the book.
The beach (or the turtle nesting site)
The strange item Skink is wearing on his head when he emerges from the sand.
A flowered shower cap
The color of ribbons used to mark turtle nests.
Hot pink
What happens to the houseboat engine during the storm>
It dies/won't start
What was Richard's big secret?
He stole a skateboard.
How long Richard waits for Malley before becoming concerned.
Two hours
Skink’s former occupation in Florida.
Governor
The name of the guy Malley ran away with (initially known as "Tommy").
Talbo Chock (or technically, the imposter using his name)
The animal that chases Richard and Malley on the shore.
A wild boar (or pig)
How much money did Richard pay Nickel to help pay for gas?
$7
The method Malley uses to run away with a guy she met online.
She runs away with him (or "a chat room")
Who is Skink's closest friend?
Jim Tile
How much was the reward that Mom and Uncle Dan offered?
$10,000
What is Skink's one rule for Richard?
Do whatever I tell you, whenever I tell you. No questions.
What did Richard say he got in trouble for and is why he ran away?
Stole a yacht
What Richard brings to the beach for protection, as instructed by his mother.
A baseball bat
The person Skink is waiting for, who steals turtle eggs.
Dodge Olney
What did Skink pour into the gas tank of the car that littered?
An entire six-pack
What illness did Richard and Skink tell the Capps that Skink had?
Emphysema
How did Richard get the rope off that had his hands tied behind his back?
Used his pocket knife
What Malley's father does to her phone as punishment.
Takes it away
What is Skink's real name?
Clint Tyree
What did Richard eat for the first time instead of eating boiled roadkill (raccoon)?
An oyster
How Richard stops Tommy from escaping in the boat.
He hooks him with a fishing line.
How much older is Richard than Malley?
9 days