Title: Scat
Author: Carl Hiaasen
Pages Read: 384
Rating: 9
The cruelest, most feared teacher at Truman School has gone mysteriously missing after a field trip to the Black Vine Swamp . The class is told that she has been called away on a "family emergency," but Nick and Marta don't believe it. They think that the class pyromaniac had something to do with the wildfire in the swamp and the puzzling disappearance of their teacher. And he does, but he played a very different role than expected. The many mysteries of the Black Vine Swamp are about to be uncovered.
One very obvious point that continues to be shown in Carl Hiaasen's writing is his passion for Florida's deteriorating wildlife habitat. In the three Hiaasen books that I've read, each one is dedicated to conveying the message of how important it is to take care of our environment. His love for nature is motivating. He also takes his life's message and makes it into captivating writing with many different components, rather than having just an informational text. He conveys his message through mainly a mystery, but also slight elements of romance, thriller and information. His writing is very enjoyable and captivating, but also very eye-opening to our wildlife's issues.
wow that sounds like a good book. And it sounds like you enjoy reading msytery books and books that are in series.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I have previously read Hoot and Flush and ate them up but have yet to pick up this book. Is it something you would suggest I read? I know from reading prior novels that there is often an endangered species or habitat at risk, is the pyromaniac negatively affecting the Florida swap? Where does the title Scat some in to play? Thanks for sharing about Hiaasen's latest book.
ReplyDeleteHey Chels, I think that it is defidently a strage read and not the type of book either of us would normally like but if you liked the authors other books then you'll probably like this one.
ReplyDeleteAlso, about the pyro, you'll see.;)Scat partly has to do with the animals in the swamp but also it is a message used to scare away the antogonist. Everything ties together very well at the end. Muchos gracias chica!
~Annie