Take a reptile loving man with problems caused from a concussion due to a falling iguana, money problems, a savvy teen that is missing a thumb from a gator bite and reality television in the Everglades and you have a recipe for adventure.
As with most of Hiaasen's novels there is a moral to the story, shady characters, lots of humor and a fast pace that leaves you wanting more. I highly recommend any of his writings but this was one of my favorites.
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Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Being the new kid is always tough. Being the new kid that is being hit on by the school bully is worse. Roy just wants to get along and be left alone and then one day he notices the running boy.
Following the boy becomes his focus which leads him to a new friend, trouble, and an environmental issue.
A fun read about burrowing owls in Florida which is presented with the usual Hiaasen wit and humor. If I taught an environmental science class this would be on my required reading list.
I read this when I bought it in 2004 and still enjoyed it again, always the sign of good writing.
Following the boy becomes his focus which leads him to a new friend, trouble, and an environmental issue.
A fun read about burrowing owls in Florida which is presented with the usual Hiaasen wit and humor. If I taught an environmental science class this would be on my required reading list.
I read this when I bought it in 2004 and still enjoyed it again, always the sign of good writing.
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