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Quote by Carl Hiaasen

“The classroom fell quiet, a long heavy silence that roared in Roy's ears like a train.”

Work

Hoot is a children's novel that combines humor and adventure with a serious message about protecting wildlife. The story follows a group of burrowing owls and the children who befriend them, as they work together to save their habitat from developers. The narrative is engaging and thought-provoking, offering insights into the natural world and the importance of community action. more

Author

Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen, born on March 12, 1953, is a renowned journalist and author from the United States. His works are known for their humor, satire, and exposure of social issues, primarily focusing on the political and social realities of Florida. more

“A haggard man used one of the huts as a home. He lay on a sagging mattress, his head on his pack, surrounded by rubbish - paper, porcelain shards, food remains and unidentifiable debris. His hand was over his eyes. He looked like a failed soldier. Dirt seemed so worked into him that the lines of his face were like writing.”

Simile Character Description

Book:This Census-Taker

Source: This Census-Taker

“You were sizzling, like sausages in a frying pan.”

Love Romance Food Chemistry Simile Sizzling Sausages Frying Pan Food Simile

Book:What Happens in New York

Source: What Happens in New York

“717! You are behaving like a demented bluebottle - stop that!”

Funny Nature Bees Simile Wildlife Flies

Book:The Bees

Source: The Bees