Scat by Carl Hiassen

Mrs. Starch, the infamous biology teacher at Truman School has gone missing after a field trip with her 3rd grade class in Black Vine Swamp. When they were there a "wildfire" broke out and caused them to leave early. The shocking new discovery proves that the fire wasn't a wildfire, it was arson! Truman School's principal, Dr. Dressler receives a letter saying that Starch is just dealing with a family emergency. But Nick and Marta, two of her students don't believe the letter at all because Mrs. Starch has no known family. Recent sightings of endangered Florida panthers in the area are rumors Red Diamond Energy Corporation a new oil company drilling near Black Vine Swamp. Could any of these events and rumors be related to the arson? Jason L., Grade 6