Hiaasen moderates his characters when he's writing kids' books. His first, "Hoot," was essentially a memoir of his childhood in South Florida and has been made into a movie opening today.

By Carl Hiaasen. Best for age 9 and older. 292 pages. ... “Hoot” is his first book for kids, but it features the same kind of quirky characters and pro-environment themes that his other books do.

Not Just for Kids: Like Carl Hiaasen's other books for young readers, ... Carl Hiaasen Alfred A. Knopf: 304 pp., $16.99, ages 10 and up.

You won't find dismembered corpses or kinky sex in Carl Hiaasen's books for younger readers, yet there's no mistaking that distinctive Hiaasen voice. "Flush" (Knopf, 272 pages, $16.95), his new ...

Carl Hiaasen "Sick Puppy" By Carl Hiaasen. Published October 5, 2000 7 ... audio excerpt from "Sick Puppy," read by actor Edward Asner and brought to you in cooperation with Random House Audio Books.

Carl Hiaasen got canceled at schools over new book, ‘Wrecker.’ Here’s why. ... Carl Hiaasen's new book, "Wrecker," is set in Key West. [ Elena Seibert ] MORE FOR YOU.