Skinny dip
Carl Hiaasen
Skinny dip
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a novel
by Carl Hiaasen
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Chaz Perrone, a marine scientist with questionable morals, tampers with water tests to help a greedy agribusiness pollute the Everglades. When his wife Joey discovers the truth, he tries to get rid of her, but she survives and teams up with a tough ex-cop to outsmart him. Together, they dive into a wild adventure full of danger, dark humor, and environmental battles.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, substance use, romantic content. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0375411089
- Pages
- 374
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 117,630
- Read-Aloud
- ~13h 4m
- Text Density
- Dense