SQUIRM is the latest offering from author Carl Hiaasen. I am a fan of his adult novels as well as his adventure novels for middle grade readers. If you have a young reader looking for suspense and humor, I suggest checking out Hiaasen's books.
Billy Dickens knows very little about his father. The man left his family behind years ago. Billy has grown up with his mother and his sister Belinda. His mother's love of bald eagles has resulted in a fairly transient lifestyle. They move every couple of years as Billy's mother needs to live close to an active eagles' nest. Billy has learned that making friends only brings disappointment so he keeps to himself and instead spends time exploring the Florida habitat.
When Billy discovers an envelop with a return address for Dennis Dickens, he uses his mother's credit card to book a flight to Montana. Surprisingly, his mother is supportive of his desire to meet with his father.
When he arrives in Montana, Billy is annoyed to learn that his father is off on some secret assignment leaving him with only his new stepmother and stepsister. Montana is pretty cool, though, and exploring what nature has to offer keeps Billy entertained. A mysterious drone sighting seems to be connected to his father's secret job. Billy's short visit to Montana leaves him with more questions than answers even after he meets his dad.
SQUIRM takes readers on an adventure from Florida to Montana and back again. Billy is surrounded by bald eagles, snakes, grizzly bears, and poachers. SQUIRM definitely qualifies as a real page-turner.
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