What's the hook?Vividly drawn male and female characters appeal to boys and girls whilst humorous tone, witty dialogue and comic situations engage even the most reluctant reader.What are the themes?Bullying, environmentalism, and capitalism vs. the environment themes offer rich potential for cross-curricular work.Teaching points?Provides numerous opportunities for storyboarding, media work and creative writing.
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Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of nine previous novels, including Sick Puppy, Lucky You, Stormy Weather and Basket Case. He also writes a twice weekly metropolitan column for the Miami Herald.
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