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Chomp [Hardcover]

Carl Hiaasen
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Book Description

5 April 2012

Wahoo Cray has grown up with a zoo in his backyard - alligators, snakes, rats, monkeys, parrots, but it's his dad who's the unpredictable critter. When his dad takes a job with a reality TV show called 'Expedition Survival', Wahoo figures he'll have to do a bit of wrangling himself to keep his dad from killing the show's inept star Derek Badger, who insists on using real wild animals for his stunts. And Wahoo's acquired a shadow named Tuna, a girl who's sporting a shiner courtesy of her old man and needs a place to hide out. They've only been on location in the Everglades for a day before Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm. Search parties promptly get lost themselves. And Tuna's dad shows up with a gun...

It's anyone's guess who will actually survive 'Expedition Survival!'


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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Orion Childrens (5 April 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1444005065
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444005066
  • Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 20.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 153,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Satire is a powerful weapon in the hands of an expert , and you're more likely to laugh out loud than cry during this book because the situations the characters get themselves into are so utterly off-the-wall... well worth a look. (THE BOOK BAG 20120313)

An hilarious, edge of your seat read. Animal lovers everywhere will love this great story about dangerous creatures, which also gives a behind the scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made. (Julia Eccleshare LOVEREADING4KIDS 20120401)

CHOMP is an epic read. (Noah, Age 12 KIDAROUND MAGAZINE 20120601)

Animal lovers will adore this story about dangerous creatures, which also gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made... (THE GUARDIAN 20120728)

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Hilarious new Hiaasen about an animal wrangler whose career takes an unusual turn in the world of reality TV when he is hit on the head by a frozen iguana.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Alice in Fingerland - a romp in the swamp 16 April 2012
By Blue in Washington TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
"Chomp" should get five stars for the nifty cover design alone, but the witty and unflagging intelligence of the content certainly cements the rating. Social commentator and satirist Hiaasen takes aim at one of his favorite general categories of offender in this book--the Phony; in this case, an over-the-hill TV nature "explorer" with a penchant for making grisly meals of his animal costars. Much of the action is set in the Florida Everglades, where the self-named Derek Badger has come to shoot a survival flick that pits him against the local fauna. In most cases, Badger's fauna opponents are tame and rented, but this time around the big man (aiming for a major raise in his contract salary) insists on real wild animals in order to boost the action and excitement. In true Hiaasen fashion, things go downhill for the poser pretty quickly after that.

The book has a full contingent of wonderful characters, with two high school age kids fronting as the main protagonists. The adults on board are a mix of principled and venal, but nothing as crazy wild as is the norm for some of Hiaasen's adult books. In many ways, the animal characters are the biggest stars and will certainly be a big hit with the young readers of the book. The cast includes a monster alligator (Alice), a humongous python (Beulah), a wild bat and a wild water snake. The basic message to the readers is even these fearsome creatures are not so dangerous if left alone and observed from a respectful distance.

The author gives his story line enough edge to keep it interesting and moving along at a good pace, but no one suffers the kind of torments and painful death that is often on offer for villains in the adult books. Respect for animals, the absolute unacceptability of child abuse (and what to do about it) and the inside story of documentary film making are all themes explored in this great book for tweeners and above.

The next time I tune into a PBS nature film starring a spray-tanned, grinning host who is never out of the frame for more than 10 seconds, I will be thinking of "Chomp" and Hiassen's hilarious sendup of the genre. Hightly recommended.
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By n7misc TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This is a cute book. The author is witty and not a little silly and has written a great yarn for the over 8s. Hiaasen clearly has an agenda - his pro ecology message is not subtle - but he makes up for the lack of nuance with some laugh out loud moments and a story that covers some rather sensitive issues around parenting. I gave this to my 9 year old niece who enjoyed it but thought it might be more of a boys book... as a 40 year old woman I enjoyed it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another wallow in the Everglades 30 Jan 2012
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Carl Hiaasen has been writing about the Florida swamps for a good few years now, both for adults and, more recently, for children. Chomp is the latest of these, centred around Wahoo, the fish-named son of an animal wrangler, his father Mickey, and a runaway girl called Tuna, as well as the people they encounter while trying to assist a TV reality show. The Chomp of the title refers to Alice, the largest and laziest alligator in captivity, although Alice is only very briefly present in the story.

As always in Hiaasen's books, there is a strong eco-friendly theme, to the point of absurdity. The eco-warriors are blameless fanatics, and anyone who disagrees with them is evil. The action is surreal, and participants blunder from disaster to disaster, to humorous effect. The caricature of the "survivalist" host of the TV show is especially cruel, no doubt deservedly so, and specifically references both Steve Irwin and Bear Grylls.

As always, we are drawn in to sympathise with the main players, and Hiaasen maintains a consistent pace throughout. Above all, Chomp is fun! In common with his other children's books, there are strong educational, ecological and moral messages on every page - in an amusing contrast to his adult novels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud moments
I haven't read a Carl Hiassen book for ages and needed some light entertainment which is what this story was.
Published 11 hours ago by Angiem
2.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware - this appears to be a kids' book
Pre-ordered this a while ago, arrived recently and finally made it to the top of my to-read pile last night... Read more
Published 12 days ago by PJ Sturdee
5.0 out of 5 stars Chomp
A witty story about the misconception of animal reality shows. It held my attention so all in all a good read.
Published 1 month ago by annie
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Hiaasen
Another fine read from CH. This was quite different to his other books (it's for kids?!) I've read but an equally enjoyable and witty account. Read more
Published 2 months ago by GRC
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not his best.
This book is typical Hiaasen. I is not his best but was a good light hearted read one I got into the book. I would recommend this as your Florida holiday reading.
Published 3 months ago by no pen name
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Again the author nails the characters early on. An enjoyable read that entertains and if you like Hiaasen, you will identify with the warmth and wit of the characters and hopefully... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Corky
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun story that entertains
Interesting story with lots going on to hold the attention. If you like exotic animals and adventure this is a great story which moves along with pace.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. F. Huxley
4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun in the Everglades
My 12-year old son greatly enjoyed reading this book, He found it pleasantly gruesome and very funny, He also appreciated the satire that Hiaasen brings to the everglades and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. Sophy Friend
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy and hilarious fun for kids, teens and adults
I believe this book will have very wide appeal. It is silly in a crazy-fun way and had me laughing out loud (which isn't great on the bus ...). Read more
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