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by Carl Hiaasen (Author) (edit contributors)

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Bestselling novelist Carl Hiaasen is back with another hysterical mystery adventure for young readers, set in the Florida Keys. You know it's going to be a rough summer when you spend Father's Day visiting your dad in the local lockup. Noah's dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen... read more

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Noah and Abbey's father is in jail for sinking a casino boat that he claims has been dumping raw sewage into the waters near their home in Florida . He has no proof, the owner of the boat denies it, and everyone in town thinks he's a crackpot. Their mother is going to divorce him unless he... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Noah and Abbey's father is in jail for sinking a casino boat that he claims has been dumping raw sewage into the waters near their home in Florida . He has no proof, the owner of the boat denies it, and everyone in town thinks he's a crackpot. Their mother is going to divorce him unless he shapes up and gets his anger and impulsive behavior under control. So it's up to Noah and Abbey to prove that their father was right.
But with everyone mad at their father, hired goons guarding the refloated boat, members of local law enforcement paid off by the owner, and the owner's son beating up on Noah, getting that proof looks well-nigh impossible. That is, until Noah comes up with a plan that involves a tattooed barmaid, a stolen motorboat, and thirty-four bottles of fuschia food coloring.

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  • Noah Underwood: The main character who is trying to keep his father, Paine, in line.
  • Abbey Underwood: Abbey is Noah's little sister who isn't all that bad, according to Noah.
  • Paine Underwood: Paine is Determined, out of control, consistent, and kind. He is determined, which is proved by the fact that he decided to stay in jail until Dusty was proven guilty. The fact that he is consistent is demonstrated by the fact that he wouldn't let anyone bail him out, it wasn't like he would only let one person and no one else. He is kind, showed by his actions when he saves some dogs from being beaten to death.
  • Donna Underwood: Noah's mother who is always worried about Paine, her husband.
  • Grandpa Bobby: Noah and Abbey's grandfather.
  • Jasper Muleman Jr.: A bad kid who gets in fights a lot and who has a burning hatred for Noah Underwood.
  • Mr. Shine: The Underwood's lawyer.
  • Lice Peeking: His real name is Charles, and he lives in a dirty old trailer with his girlfriend, Shelly.
  • Shelly: Shelly is Lice Peekings' girlfriend who has a barbed wire tattoo.
  • Dusty Muleman: Jasper Jr.'s father, a casino boat owner
  • Amanda Rose: Grandpa Bobby's ship.
  • Aunt Sandy: Sister of Paine Underwood
  • Uncle Del: Brother of Paine Underwood
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Your crazy father sunk our boat!”
    Jasper Jr.
  • “"He's lost his marbles,"”
    Abbey

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First Sentence edit see section history

The deputy told me to empty my pockets: two quarters, a penny, a stick of bubble gum, and a roll of grip tape for my skateboard.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapters 1 - 21

Glossary edit see section history

  • Bawling: Loud cries while weeping.
  • Marina: A fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 13 of 15 in 2007-2008 Iowa Teen Award. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Carl Hiaasen (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Country: United States
Publication Date: September 2005
ISBN: 0375821821
Page Count: 272

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