Carl Hiaasen

4 summariesChildren's, Mystery, Young Adult

Carl Hiaasen is a celebrated American author known for his satirical crime novels often set in Florida. His works, including "Stormy Weather," "Hoot," "Scat," and "Flush," are characterized by their sharp wit, environmental themes, and eccentric characters. Hiaasen's distinctive voice has earned him a significant following and critical acclaim for his unique brand of Florida noir.

Books by Carl Hiaasen

4 books available

Hoot
Carl Hiaasen
3.8 (97k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
When a new kid in Florida crosses paths with a shoeless, running boy, he's pulled into a quirky, eco-mystery involving burrowing owls, a pancake-house conspiracy, and a cast of eccentric characters determined to save their natural habitat.
Flush
Carl Hiaasen
3.9 (27k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A determined boy in the Florida Keys teams up with his feisty sister and an eccentric old-timer to expose a sewage-dumping casino boat owner, after his environmentalist dad's attempts land him in jail.
Scat
Carl Hiaasen
4.0 (18k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
When their terrifying biology teacher vanishes after a swamp field trip, two students uncover a wild Everglades mystery involving a delinquent classmate, an eco-avenger, a stuffed rat, and a ticked-off panther.
Stormy Weather
Carl Hiaasen
4.0 (15k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In the chaotic wake of a Florida Keys hurricane, a law school dropout chases a Gaboon viper and storm-shocked monkeys, while a seductive con artist and a shotgun-toting salesman navigate their own hilariously disastrous schemes.