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Billy Dickens is good at catching snakes, bad at sitting idly by, and determined to track down his long-absent, drone-flying father. Billy’s chaotic-good approach to life is a perfect outlet for Hiaasen’s trademark humor, and whether this is your first trip to his iconic Florida backwoods or your fifteenth, you’re bound to have a great time. Recommended By Madeline S., Powells.com

Newbery Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author Carl Hiaasen — beloved for his modern classics like Hoot and Chomp — delivers a wildly entertaining novel involving snakes, grizzlies, a missing dad, a menacing drone, and more!

Some facts about Billy Dickens:
• He once saw a biker swerve across the road in order to run over a snake.
• Later, that motorcycle somehow ended up at the bottom of a canal.
• Billy isn’t the type to let things go.

Some facts about Billy’s family:
• They’ve lived in six different Florida towns because Billy’s mom insists on getting a house near a bald eagle nest.
• Billy’s dad left when he was four and is a total mystery.
• Billy has just found his dad’s address — in Montana.

This summer, Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, save a neighbor’s cat, save an endangered panther, and then try to save his own father.

Carl Hiaasen tells a wickedly funny, slightly twisted tale about families, figuring out what’s really important, and knowing when (and when not) to let things go.

“Hiaasen’s latest is richly steeped in the natural world and all the peril it contains, from rattlers to grizzlies. Still, what may be most satisfying for readers are the personal connections Billy makes, whether it’s getting to know his new stepsister or making peace with his dad.” Booklist

“Hiaasen’s ecological passion shows no sign of abatement, and neither does his faith in kid resourcefulness and family resilience.” Bulletin

“Humorous, self-deprecating narration and convoluted exploits will keep pages turning till the satisfying close.” Kirkus Reviews

A wildly entertaining adventure involving snakes, grizzlies, a menacing drone, a missing father, and the kid determined to find him. In classic Hiaasen fashion, the animals here are wild, and the people are wilder

Some facts about Billy Dickens:
* He once saw a biker swerve across the road in order to run over a snake.
* Later, that motorcycle somehow ended up at the bottom of a canal.
* Billy isn't the type to let things go.
Some facts about Billy's family:
* They've lived in six different Florida towns because Billy's mom insists on getting a house near a bald eagle nest.
* Billy's dad left when he was four and is a total mystery.
* Billy has just found his dad's address--in Montana.

This summer, Billy will fly across the country, hike a mountain, float a river, dodge a grizzly bear, shoot down a spy drone, save a neighbor's cat, save an endangered panther, and then try to save his own father.

"A fun romp that will keep readers hooked." --The New York Times

CARL HIAASEN was born and raised in Florida. He is the author of thirteen previous novels, including the best sellers Razor Girl, Bad Monkey, Star Island, Nature Girl, Skinny Dip, Sick Puppy, and Lucky You, and five best-selling children’s books, Hoot, Flush, Scat, Chomp, and Skink. His most recent work of nonfiction is Dance of the Reptiles, a collection of his columns from The Miami Herald.