Hiaasen, Carl, 2005. Flush, Alfred A. Knopf: New York, NY.
To protest the illegal dumping sewage from the floating casino the Coral Queen, Paine Underwood sinks it. It’s not the first time this often misguided, volatile husband and father has been in trouble with the law, no matter how good-intentioned he might be. Paine is out of jail, but under house arrest, so it’s up to his clever kids, Noah and Abbey to devise a plan to stop the crooked casino owner, and once and for all prove that their dad isn’t crazy. With the help of some shady individuals like Lice Peeking, Sherry the bar-tender, and a mysterious man with a gray beard and wicked scar, the two managed to flush dye down the toilets of the casino, and prove that the sewage was being dumped from the Coral Queen. Set in the Florida Everglades, this book is full of humor and quirky characters, yet presents an environmental message that strikes deeply. The plot is timely and adventurous and packs an exciting punch that will keep readers wanting more.
Mandy Hooker (Written as an assignment for TWU SLIS).
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