Carl Hiaasen, author portrait
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Carl Hiaasen

CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of fourteen previous novels, including the bestsellers Squeeze Me, Razor Girl, Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy, and Lucky You, and six bestselling children’s books, Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, Skink, and Squirm. His most recent work of nonfiction is Assume the Worst.

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CARL HIAASEN is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com or visit prhspeakers.com.
Wrecker
Squeeze Me
Nature Girl
Stormy Weather
Chomp
Squirm
Skink--No Surrender
Scat
Flush
Hoot

Meet the Author: Carl Hiaasen (SQUIRM)

Books

Wrecker
Squeeze Me
Nature Girl
Stormy Weather
Chomp
Squirm
Skink--No Surrender
Scat
Flush
Hoot

Media

Meet the Author: Carl Hiaasen (SQUIRM)

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An Interview with Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen, author of best sellers like Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, Skink, and Squirm answered our questions about his latest book, Wrecker. You have written books for both adults and kids. What inspired you to become a writer, and what helped you decide that you wanted to write for a young reader audience?  Carl Hiaasen: I loved to read

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