74 pages • 2 hours read
Carl HiaasenFlush
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Carl Hiaasen's Flush, teenager Noah Underwood's father, Paine, is jailed for sinking a casino boat, the Coral Queen, to stop its owner, Dusty Muleman, from illegally dumping sewage into the bay. Unable to prove Dusty's crime, Paine enlists Noah and his sister Abbey to gather evidence. With help from locals and their missing grandfather, the kids expose Dusty's actions, leading to justice being served.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Carl Hiaasen's Flush receives praise for its engaging environmental message and fast-paced, humorous story likely to captivate younger readers. However, some critiques note its simplistic character development and predictable plot. Despite these minor drawbacks, the novel successfully combines entertainment with an important ecological theme, making it both enjoyable and educational.
Who Should Read Flush?
Readers who enjoy Flush by Carl Hiaasen are typically fans of environmental themes, witty humor, and fast-paced adventure. Similar to Hoot by Hiaasen or Holes by Louis Sachar, these readers appreciate young protagonists taking action against corruption and ecological destruction. They enjoy detailed settings and clever, resourceful characters.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
830LBook Details
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Mystery / Crime Fiction