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    About Squirm

    Snakes, grizzlies, a missing dad, a menacing drone… Carl Hiaasen delivers a wickledly funny, slightly subversive tale in his latest New York Times bestseller. 

    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.

    About Squirm

    Snakes, grizzlies, a missing dad, a menacing drone… Carl Hiaasen delivers a wickledly funny, slightly subversive tale in his latest New York Times bestseller. 

    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.

    About Squirm

    Snakes, grizzlies, a missing dad, a menacing drone… Carl Hiaasen delivers a wickledly funny, slightly subversive tale in his latest New York Times bestseller. 

    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.

    About Squirm

    Snakes, grizzlies, a missing dad, a menacing drone… Carl Hiaasen delivers a wickledly funny, slightly subversive tale in his latest New York Times bestseller. 

    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.

    About Squirm

    Snakes, grizzlies, a missing dad, a menacing drone… Carl Hiaasen delivers a wickledly funny, slightly subversive tale in his latest New York Times bestseller. 

    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.

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    About Carl Hiaasen

    CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of thirteen previous novels, including the best sellers Razor Girl, Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy, and Lucky You, and five best-selling children’s books, Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, and Skink. His most recent… More about Carl Hiaasen

    About Carl Hiaasen

    CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of thirteen previous novels, including the best sellers Razor Girl, Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy, and Lucky You, and five best-selling children’s books, Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, and Skink. His most recent… More about Carl Hiaasen

    About Carl Hiaasen

    CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of thirteen previous novels, including the best sellers Razor Girl, Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy, and Lucky You, and five best-selling children’s books, Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, and Skink. His most recent… More about Carl Hiaasen

    About Carl Hiaasen

    CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of thirteen previous novels, including the best sellers Razor Girl, Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy, and Lucky You, and five best-selling children’s books, Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, and Skink. His most recent… More about Carl Hiaasen

    About Carl Hiaasen

    CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of thirteen previous novels, including the best sellers Razor Girl, Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy, and Lucky You, and five best-selling children’s books, Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, and Skink. His most recent… More about Carl Hiaasen

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 25, 2018 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385752978

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 25, 2018 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385752985

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 25, 2018 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385752992

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    CD | $45.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Sep 25, 2018 | 450 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524754815

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery & Detective Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Sep 25, 2018 | 440 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524754822

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    “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

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