Flush
Flush by Carl Hiaasen, published by Random House Children’s Books in 2007, is a reprint edition featuring 288 pages in English. This book presents a humorous and adventurous tale set in Florida, where the protagonist, Noah, embarks on a mission to expose the illegal activities of a casino boat owner. After his father’s failed attempt to bring justice by sinking the Coral Queen, Noah takes it upon himself to prove that the boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor, turning the local beach into a hazardous swimming spot.
Readers will find a mix of juvenile fiction, environmental themes, and elements of mystery as Noah teams up with an eclectic group of allies, including his sister Abbey and a mysterious pirate. Together, they navigate the challenges of their quest for justice, showcasing the wildness of both the creatures and the people in Hiaasen’s Florida. This engaging story explores family dynamics and the determination of a young boy to make a difference, all while delivering a lighthearted yet impactful narrative.
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A hilarious, high-stakes adventure involving crooked casino boats, floating fish, toxic beaches, and one kid determined to get justice. This is Carl Hiaasen’s Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder!
You know it’s going to be a rough summer when you spend Father’s Day visiting your dad in the local lockup.
Noah’s dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor–which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He can’t prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and Noah’s dad is stuck in the clink.
Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad failed. He will prove that the Coral Queen is dumping illegally . . . somehow. His allies may not add up to much–his sister Abbey, an unreformed childhood biter; Lice Peeking, a greedy sot with poor hygiene; Shelly, a bartender and a woman scorned; and a mysterious pirate–but Noah’s got a plan to flush this crook out into the open. A plan that should sink the crooked little casino, once and for all.
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