49 pages • 1 hour read
Carl HiaasenSquirm
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
740LBook Details
Children's Literature
Action / Adventure
Realistic Fiction
Animals
Natural World: Animals
Relationships: Fathers
Relationships: Family