Scat

By: Carl Hiaasen

Narrated by: Edward Asner

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Carl Hiaasen takes us deep in the Everglades with an eccentric eco-avenger, a ticked-off panther, and two kids on a mission to find their missing teacher. Florida - where the animals are wild and the people are wilder! Bunny Starch, the most feared biology teacher ever, is missing. She disappeared after a school field trip to Black Vine Swamp. And, to be honest, the kids in her class are relieved. But when the principal tries to tell the students that Mrs. Starch has been called away on a "family emergency", Nick and Marta just don't buy it. No, they figure the class delinquent, Smoke, has something to do with her disappearance. And he does! But not in the way they think. There's a lot more going on in Black Vine Swamp than any one player in this twisted tale can see. It’s all about to hit the fan, and when it does, the bad guys better scat.

©2009 Carl Hiaasen (P)2009 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"Ingenious...Scat won’t disappoint Hiaasenphiles of any age.” (The New York Times)

“Woohoo! It’s time for another trip to Florida - screwy, gorgeous Florida, with its swamps and scammers and strange creatures (two- and four-legged). Our guide, of course, is Carl Hiaasen.” (DenverPost.com)

Another great story, from Carl Hiaasen!

We own all of Carl Hiaasen books, in print and audio! This was another very good story, but the narrator was not good! In my opinion, he did well with the oil company people and a few of adult male voices, but was terrible with the kids, and women! I nearly put the book away, and gave up! A most annoying voice, and a lot like listening to Burt Reynolds read. I may go to the library and check out a hard copy, instead of listening to this whole thing!

Love Hiaasen alway... Ed Asner as a reader???

I can't say anything negative about Carl Hiaasen he always has a way of making me laugh out loud... I didn't even realize this was supposed to be for teens. . it was just fun. I thought I was going to love it when I saw that Ed Asner was narrating but I think he was reading it for the first time, it was so stilted and when he tried to say Miccosukee I had no idea what he said... had to re-listen to figure out what he was actually saying, then laughed!🤪😒Whoever directed this really should have put a little more effort into directing him... or at least know the names of the Florida Native American tribes! I enjoyed the book overall, but it was obvious that Ed was just doing it for a paycheck.. he could have been actually good had he tried, but I guess we don't have to worry about him narrating any others.

Great story

A book that is relatable and entertaining for all ages, especially 10-16 year olds.

Loved it

I have been a reader and fan of Carl Hiassen's books for many years and had been somewhat disappointed in his books for teens. I was reluctant to purchase this one prior to a family road trip, but am glad I did. It was by far his best book for young adults. His characters were quirky and memorable and Hiassen's prose caused both my 13 year old and 15 year old to laugh out loud (no easy feat). As lifelong residents of rural Florida, we could easily identify with his environmental message. We loved it.

Disappointed in reader

Would you be willing to try another one of Edward Asner’s performances?

I am sorry to say, I love Ed Asner as an actor, but his read of Scat was disappointing. This summer, my 7 & 9 yr old and I have listened to this book, as well as Chomp, Hoot and Flush (all Carl Hiaasen kid books). The readers of the other three books were FAR superior. I recommend reading Scat and listening to one of Hiaasen's other kid books with your munchkins.

Tilly's back 😉

It was a pretty good story about right vs might. About children doing the right thing with the guidance of intelligent adults. And did I mention Tilly was back? However Ed Asner as the narrator not so much. Still worth the listen.

Asner and Hiassen hit it out of the park

some of the best writing for young readers going and Ed Asner is absolutely wonderful

Fantastic story and narration!

My daughter and I loved this delightful story and the narration! I know several reviews had issues with the narration but we had no problems understanding anything and found the different character voices hilarious!

Great

I loved the story but the narrator was a little slow and not good with voices

Good but voice can be hard to understand

It was a good book but hard to understand who was talking sometimes in the story