Books like Squirm by Carl Hiaasen
This summer, Billy undertakes a whirlwind quest across the country, from mountain hikes to river floats, all while dodging grizzly bears, shooting down spy drones, rescuing a neighbor’s cat, saving an endangered panther, and trying to pull his own father back onto the path of right. Carl Hiaasen delivers a wickedly funny, slightly twisted story that blends family dynamics, personal growth, and the value of letting go, all wrapped in a light‑hearted, humorous tone for middle‑grade readers.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Carl Hiaasen
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