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Squirm

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Carl Hiaasen

Squirm

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

740L

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Super Short Summary

In Carl Hiaasen's Squirm, 13-year-old Billy Dickens embarks on a quest to find his estranged father, Dennis, leading him from South Florida to Montana. Along the way, Billy becomes entangled in efforts to protect endangered species from poachers. Themes of environmental conservation, family dynamics, and individuality are explored as Billy's adventure unfolds.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

9,865 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hiaasen's Squirm captures readers with its engaging plot and environmental themes. The novel's humor and relatable teen protagonist are praised, though some critics find the story's pacing uneven. The blend of adventure and ecological awareness appeals to younger audiences, despite occasional predictability in narrative twists.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Squirm?

Readers who enjoy fast-paced, humorous mysteries with environmental themes will love Squirm by Carl Hiaasen. Similar to Hiaasen's other works like Hoot and Louis Sachar’s Holes, it appeals to middle-grade readers who appreciate quirky characters and adventure-filled plots.

4.1

9,865 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

740L

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