Flush is a delightfully fun and fast read, like those old young detective novels with a sense of humor. The plot is thin, the stakes are low, and the motivations unclear, but it's reading, and it feels like a summer breeze in any season. 

Set in the Florida Keys, Flush is about a kid named Noah whose dad sinks a casino boat because the owner is flushing raw sewage into the harbor. Naturally, there are consequences for his actions because he can't prove the crime is happening (despite floaties along the beach), and sinking boats isn't usually the best way to go about things. His dad, however, is a bit of a blowhard, likening his actions to some of the greatest protests in history. He refuses bail and threatens a hunger strike. 

Fortunately, his kids are more sensible. After the boat is raised and reopened for business, Noah and his sister set out to clear their father's name by becoming super sleuths alone (although they recruit a few colorful adult characters). Add in some additional family rivalry (like the owner of the boat's boy is a bully), and Hiaasen does a great job moving the story forward. 

Occasionally, the story feels like a light dramedy instead of light comedy, but that is perfectly all right. It's the perfect read when you need a break from heavier reading, and the kind I would have loved reading with my kids when they were younger. If that sounds like what you need, check it out!