by Carl Hiaasen
First published 2004
This educational collection showcases Carl Hiaasen's distinctive brand of Florida-based environmental fiction. The anthology presents his signature blend of ecological themes and darkly comic storytelling, featuring the corruption and environmental destruction that plague South Florida. Hiaasen's characters navigate a world where developers, politicians, and criminals conspire against the natural landscape. His protagonists often find themselves caught between powerful interests and their own moral convictions. The stories reveal how ordinary people confront extraordinary circumstances in a state where nature and greed collide daily. Through humor and sharp observation, Hiaasen exposes the absurdities of modern Florida while celebrating those who fight to preserve what remains of its wild beauty. The collection demonstrates his ability to weave serious environmental concerns into entertaining narratives that both educate and engage young readers.
Genres: fiction, american-fiction, humor, environment, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: dark, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-dilemma, ordinary-people-extraordinary-circumstances
Setting: Florida, South Florida
Period: 21st-century
Hardcover · Longman