Squirm is a funny, wildly entertaining adventure about the great outdoors and protecting the environment, from bestselling author Carl Hiaasen, author of the modern classic Hoot.

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 mum 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 neighbour’s cat, save an endangered panther, and then try to save his own father.

‘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

About the author

Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of 13 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 work of nonfiction is Dance of the Reptiles, a collection of his columns from The Miami Herald.

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