Meet Carl Hiaasen!

Carl Hiaasen is the author of the book we're reading Flush.  This week, we're learning more about his perspective of Florida and how it shines through in his book.

You can learn more about Carl's perspective of Florida by reading his Official page, and watching some interviews.

On Carl Hiaasen's Official Webpage you can find links to his other books, interviews and chats with other authors.  There is even a link to a short biography!

In class, we're also reading some excerpts of interviews that Carl Hiaasen has given.  

We will be using these excerpts and our work with them to find evidence of Carl Hiaasen's perspective in his novel Flush.  Here are a few interviews you might find interesting.

So, what do you think is Carl's perspective of Florida??

Finish the sentence:  As a result of being born and raised in Florida, Carl Hiaasen's perspective is that ____________________________