* Noah's dad has a little problem with anger control. He tried to stop the Coral Queen casino boat's illegal dumping... by sinking the boat. But his bold protest fizzles: Within days the casino is back in business, and Noah's dad is behind bars and out of action. Now Noah is determined to succeed where his father failed. But even though pumping raw sewage into the waters of the Florida Keys is both gross and against the law, turns out it's near impossible to catch the flusher - especially when he's already bamboozled the prosecutors, the local press, and even the Coast Guard. But Noah's got a few allies of his own. There's his little sister, Abbey, an unreformed childhood biter; Lice Peeking, a half-soused ex-mate of the Coral Queen who is willing to testify... for a price; and Shelly, a bighearted bartender with even bigger biceps. Okay, so the odds aren't good. But Noah has an ace up his sleeve - a plan so crazy it just might stop the polluting, save the beaches, and prove to the world that it's the owner of the Coral Queen, and not his dad, who is full of... crud.
This book by Carl Hiaasen is actually written for kids. His other novel, Hoot, is a winner of a Newberry Honor Award. So coming from an award-winning author, I didn't think twice of buying this book and adding it to my collection.
My most favorite character in the book is Noah's father, Paine. He is a very principled person. He cares for the environment so much that he would do anything to save it even if it lands him in jail. He even compares himself to Nelson Mandela. Right.
Noah is also an interesting character. He's smart and responsible. Most importantly, he saves his father and the environment.
The story is funny with quirky characters and plot. Definitely a fun read not only for kids, but for adults, as well.
Rating: 3/5
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