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Squirm - by Carl Hiaasen (Paperback)
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2025-04-18
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Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Mysteries & Detective Stories
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Ember
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Author: Carl Hiaasen
Language: English
Some facts about Billy Dickens:
* He once saw a biker swerve across the road in order to run over a snake.
* Later, that motorcycle somehow ended up at the bottom of a canal.
* Billy isn't the type to let things go.
Some facts about Billy's family:
* They've lived in six different Florida towns because Billy's mom insists on getting a house near a bald eagle nest.
* Billy's dad left when he was four and is a total mystery.
* Billy has just found his dad's address--in Montana. This summer, Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, save a neighbor's cat, save an endangered panther, and then try to save his own father. A fun romp that will keep readers hooked. --The New York Times
A fun romp that will keep readers hooked. --The New York Times Humorous, self-deprecating narration and convoluted exploits will keep pages turning till the satisfying close. --Kirkus Reviews Hiaasen's latest is richly steeped in the natural world and all the peril it contains, from rattlers to grizzlies. Still, what may be most satisfying for readers are the personal connections Billy makes, whether it's getting to know his new stepsister or making peace with his dad. --Booklist Hiaasen's ecological passion shows no sign of abatement, and neither does his faith in kid resourcefulness and family resilience. --Bulletin An entertaining, pulse-pounding story.-- The Horn Book Magazine
Terrific characters and ingenious, fast-paced storytelling. --The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Hilarious, heartfelt and delightfully surprising. --The Times Herald
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Mysteries & Detective Stories
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Ember
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Author: Carl Hiaasen
Language: English
Book Synopsis
A wildly entertaining adventure involving snakes, grizzlies, a menacing drone, a missing father, and the kid determined to find him. In classic Hiaasen fashion, the animals here are wild, and the people are wilder!Some facts about Billy Dickens:
* He once saw a biker swerve across the road in order to run over a snake.
* Later, that motorcycle somehow ended up at the bottom of a canal.
* Billy isn't the type to let things go.
Some facts about Billy's family:
* They've lived in six different Florida towns because Billy's mom insists on getting a house near a bald eagle nest.
* Billy's dad left when he was four and is a total mystery.
* Billy has just found his dad's address--in Montana. This summer, Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, save a neighbor's cat, save an endangered panther, and then try to save his own father. A fun romp that will keep readers hooked. --The New York Times
Review Quotes
A fun romp that will keep readers hooked. --The New York Times Humorous, self-deprecating narration and convoluted exploits will keep pages turning till the satisfying close. --Kirkus Reviews Hiaasen's latest is richly steeped in the natural world and all the peril it contains, from rattlers to grizzlies. Still, what may be most satisfying for readers are the personal connections Billy makes, whether it's getting to know his new stepsister or making peace with his dad. --Booklist Hiaasen's ecological passion shows no sign of abatement, and neither does his faith in kid resourcefulness and family resilience. --Bulletin An entertaining, pulse-pounding story.-- The Horn Book Magazine
Terrific characters and ingenious, fast-paced storytelling. --The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Hilarious, heartfelt and delightfully surprising. --The Times Herald
About the Author
CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He writes a column for the Miami Herald and is the author of many bestselling novels including Bad Monkey, Razor Girl, and Squeeze Me. His books for younger readers include the Newbery Honor winner Hoot, as well as Flush, Scat, Squirm, and Chomp. Skink--No Surrender was Hiaasen's first book for teens and features one of his most iconic characters, the reclusive ex-governor of Florida now known as Skink. You can read more about Hiaasen's work at carlhiaasen.com.
