In "Reef of Death" by Paul Zindel, a group of teens embarks on a summer adventure to a remote tropical island, where they hope to enjoy sun and snorkeling. However, their vacation takes a dark turn when they discover the island's deadly secrets. A mysterious creature lurks in the waters, and the friends must confront their fears and unravel the mystery of the reef as danger closes in. As friendship, courage, and survival instincts are tested, they face a race against time to escape the island’s lethal grip. The story blends suspense with themes of bravery and camaraderie. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Red Fox, Red Fox Fiction .

There are 117 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Paul Zindel was born on Staten Island, New York, where he spent ten years working as a chemistry teacher before becoming a writer. His first book, The Pigman , was published in 1969 to massive acclaim. He has since written over a dozen more novels and established himself as one of the strongest writers in his field. In 1971 he won the Pulitzer Prize for drama for The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds and published an autobiographical account of his formative years, The Pigman and Me . Paul Zindel lived in Montague, New Jersey until his death in 2003 at the age of 66.