On 2010-03-13 K. R. Toher, New England wrote: This was my first venture into Hiaasen´s work and I was delighted by both the writing and the plot. As a teacher and avid reader with a special interest in literature for adolescents, this is an engaging read for both kids and adults alike (well...mostly adults with a light-hearted sense of humor). Hiaasen is a master of sarcasm and suspense, and both come together to create a read that is thought provoking and filled with plenty of implications to keep adults laughing and kids reading (Teachers - these also make for great discussion topics). His exploration of ecological issues is timely and yet the story is not the least bit dry or preachy. His situations and characters allow multiple opportunities for connections and reflections. Younger readers will undoubtedly see some part of themselves in a character and the story creates many roadways into discussions about morals and ethics while helping readers develop a desire to know more about current environmental issues. Sometimes the solutions to the mysteries seem to be too apparent, but usually Hiaasen leaves the reader with just enough information to keep guessing and keep reading. Along the way, his cast of characters add believable, quirky, endearing elements to the story as they race to figure out how to expose Dusty Muleman´s mischief aboard the Coral Queen. Hiaasen has a original blend of mystery, science, and humor that is unlike any author I´ve found yet...but that might be because I´ve been drawn to read his other works and haven´t had much time for comparison. I´ve seen the same is also true with students introduced to his writing - they want to know where they can get more! After reading Flush, you just may be hooked too!. And summed up by saying Fun Read for Kids...and Adults. Currently Flush has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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Knopf Books for Young Readers claimed 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 casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor–which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He can´t prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and Noah´s dad is stuck in the clink. Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad failed. He will prove that the Coral Queen is dumping illegally . . . somehow. His allies may not add up to much–his sister Abbey, an unreformed childhood biter; Lice Peeking, a greedy sot with poor hygiene; Shelly, a bartender and a woman scorned; and a mysterious pirate–but Noah´s got a plan to flush this crook out into the open. A plan that should sink the crooked little casino, once and for all.From the Hardcover edition.
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