Naked Came the Manatee

Naked Came the Manatee
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Too many cooks and all that . . .

The Bare Facts!

Don't buy it, don't even get it at the library!

Multiple Authors Make an Interesting Read

Rough around the edges

Naked Came the Manatee
Carl Hiaasen , and Dave Barry; et al.
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Release Date: 1998-01-20

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Dave Barry starts the madness in Naked Came the Manatee, introducing a 102-year-old environmentalist named Coconut Grove and a manatee saddled with one of Barry's favorite monikers, Booger. Carl Hiaasen closes down the party, and in between, 11 of Florida's literati, including Elmore Leonard, John Dufresne, and Edna Buchanan, make twisted offerings to the affair: three severed heads, all bearing a remarkable resemblance to Fidel Castro; four murders; some sex; some espionage; even an appearance by Jimmy Carter and one by Castro himself.

Originally published as a serial novel in the Miami Herald's Tropic magazine, Naked Came the Manatee resembles a literary game of telephone, with each writer contributing a chapter and passing it on to the next, who then makes the most of what he or she is given. The result is a novel with wildly fluctuating styles and more crazy plot curves than a daytime drama, but thanks to these 13 masters of the craft this roller coaster of a book is almost as much fun to read as it obviously was to write.

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In South Florida, everyone wants to get a head. But not just any head. A very famous human head--severed and snugged away in a cryonic container. A head that could spark a revolution and change the course of history.

Everybody wants a piece of the noggin: rotund gangster Big Joey G., a 102-year-old environmentalist, hard-boiled Miami reporter Britt Montero, lawyer Jake Lassiter, and a would-be dictator in exile--with ex-president Jimmy Carter and a lovable manatee named Booger thrown in for good measure.

With bodies piling up it's anybody's guess what will happen from one chapter to the next, as an all-star line-up of Florida's finest writers take turns at taking this outrageously original novel to the limit--and beyond.

Customer Reviews:

Too many cooks and all that . . . .......2007-08-15

If you are a fan of any of these authors, do yourself the favor of sticking with their individual efforts. Hiaasen's chapter (the final one) cracks broadly at the missteps of several previous authors. I enjoyed only 3 chapters (Berry, Hall, & Hiaasen), and I put up with the rest to see how Mr. Hiaasen would tie it up. Even his talents could not salvage this - and here, I strongly agree with other reviewers - MESS.

The Bare Facts!.......2007-05-12

I found Naked Came The Manatee to be an enjoyable read. I liked the different writing styles that wove the storyline together. I borrowed the book from our local library and liked it enough to buy my own copy. It was interersting and entertaining. The reason I gave it four stars was because I thought Dave Barry's first chapter, though good, was a little too chock full of detail. Although I have read Carl Hiaasen's Flush and Hoot among others and have enjoyed reading Dave Barry for years, I was not familiar with some of the other writers. Naked Came The Manatee has whetted my interest in reading books they have penned. All in all, a pleasant way to spend an afternoon reading. ~ Mrs. B.

Don't buy it, don't even get it at the library!.......2006-08-17

First, I'd like to tell the authors that after reading this book, each of you owe me a few hours of my time which disappeared, worthlessly, from my life.

What starts out as a great idea - a gaggle of writers each crafting a chapter of a novel - quickly crashes into a confusing, poorly played game of "telephone."

You know "telephone" - the kids' game where one whispers something to the person next to him or her and the words circle the room, ending in an incomprehensible string of gibberish?

Naked Came the Manatee is a hobo stew of styles, with each writer leading us through silly plot moves and adding their own characters.

While reading each of these authors might be fun, their collective sum only reveals a bookfull of defective parts.

Multiple Authors Make an Interesting Read.......2006-07-19

Back in the primary school days you probably partook in the exercise of everyone in the class writing a paragraph then passing the paper to the person sitting next to them who wrote the next paragraph, passed it to the next person and so on until everyone in the class had contributed to each of the 30 or so stories. Well that is exactly what the publishers of Naked Came the Manatee have done, with thirteen Florida authors, just on a bigger scale.

The quality of each chapter obviously varies with the quality of each author but that adds to the fun. Even though Hiaasen is on the spine also doesn't mean that all the authors are surreal humorous type writers either with some chapters being very crime thriller in style and even one, chapter 11 being poetic philosophy (must admit didn't really enjoy this one.) The story flowed on quite well (except from chapter 10 to 11) from author to author in most parts but you could definitely pick up the difference in style with each transition. The story overall lacked the high quality that many of these authors such as Carl Hiaasen and Dave Barry have achieved in their own novels but it was still a very good and enjoyable read.

The basic plot of Naked Came the Manatee revolves around a Manatee, called Booger by the locals who is either part of or around the main action. Throw in a 102 year old woman, Fidel Castro, shiny steel boxes, dim-witted criminals, lawyers and politicians as well as the locals of Coconut Grove and you've got a pretty fun storyline.

If you like the multiple author novel and want to read another one that Dave Barry is in grab a copy of The Putt at the End of the World. Barry teams up with Lee K Abbott, Richard Bausch, James Crumley, James W Hall, Tami Hoag, Tim O'Brien, Ridley Pearson and Les Standiford in this surreal golfing adventure that golf related is to the world of novels what Happy Gilmore is to the world of movies.

Rough around the edges .......2006-03-22

Perhaps it was my surroundings at the time I first read this delightful book that makes me like it so much,
(first visit to a naturist resort)
but, after several reads I've developed quite a thing for it.
It alternates for the top spot on my list with Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac and Beryl Markham's West with the Night depending on my mood...
I picked it up off the shelf at Barnes and Noble because I'm a Carl Hiassen fan and enjoyed his other colabrotive effort, A Death in China with Bill Montalbano.
(I have since purchaced many other new and used copies for friends)
I also needed something to read while burning parts of my body that have not seen the sun in decades to an unattractive crispy bright red.
(something naturist resorts don't alert novices to in the brochure...)
the shifts in style from chapter to chapter make it that much more interesting, just when you start to think it's too masculine, a touch of the femenine intervines to round it out.

To sum it up I guess,
if your tastes in literature twist towards nature,
international intrigue,
or the simple pleasures of nudity,
this book is quite the enjoyable romp.

(SPF 30+ is recommended if you read it on the beach, trust me.)

I'm a Manatee: (Book and CD)

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great song for waltzing with your baby
John Lithgow is great!
We LOVE this book.
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I'm a Manatee: (Book and CD)
John Lithgow
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Not blessed with the adorable good looks of a koala, the mythic mystery of a dinosaur, or even the useful familiarity of a dog, the manatee is an infrequent hero in the world of children's literature. It doesn't help matters that the poor thing has a name that's so difficult to rhyme. But the unnamed hero of John Lithgow and Ard Hoyt's I'm a Manatee (really, a boy dreaming he is a manatee) sees plenty of upside to the life of the animal that's been indelicately nicknamed the "cow of the sea." And when rhymes are unavailable to state his case, he simply makes some up: "Encumbered by my lumbering gigan-atee,/ I'm thought to be an ocean-going brute!/ The least appealing creature on the planet-ee,/ But to a manatee, I'm cute!" The words in the book are the same as the lyrics in the song version of I'm a Manatee, which is included on an enclosed CD featuring a singing Lithgow as well as in musical notation in the back of the book. The verses sound more natural in their original musical form than they do read aloud in the pages of the book where they can clunk a bit. Still, there's much to like about in this aquatic flight of fancy, including the kind of wordplay moms and dads will enjoy (very few kids' books contain the phrase "immune from human folly and inanity") and Hoyt's illustrations of the title animal, which manages to be simultaneously homely and adorable. (Ages 4 to 8) --John Moe

Book Description

From time to time
I dream that
I'm a manatee,
Undulating
underneath
the sea

A little boy dreams of becoming a manatee, and what a dream it is! With his new gigan-atee manatee proportions, he sets off on an underwater adventure with his manatee friends.

Join John Lithgow and Ard Hoyt on this silly aquatic escapade, then sing along with John, who performs "I'm a Manatee" on the enclosed CD.

Customer Reviews:

John Lithgow Fan!.......2007-09-29

My daughter LOVES this book! We got a paper version from a cereal box when she was just an infant. She had me read the book so much it just fell apart... Of course, I had to buy her another one and we're just about to need another one... she loves it sooooooooo much!

Lithgow uses alliteration to its fullest which just makes the kids giggle!

great song for waltzing with your baby.......2007-07-05

i heard John Lithgow read one of his other books on the radio and bacame an instant fan. i love him as an actor anyway, but as a writer of children's books, he's top knotch, too! i bought that other book and then saw this one - it's great! i bought 2 more as gifts. i'm not sure if my 10 week old "loves" the books/songs yet, but i know i do and she seems to like dancing with me around the house.

John Lithgow is great!.......2007-02-11

This book is so much fun, especially when listening to the CD. We love it!

We LOVE this book. .......2006-09-05

We actually received this book when Cheerios gave it away on the front of their box. It has turned into one of our favorite books. I am not surprised that John Lithgow could be funny, but I love that he writes for children too. So get off of your fann-atee and buy this book.

Humorous and engaging.......2006-07-20

I found the book to be humorous and engaging. The rhymes were remenisant of Dr. Seuss' style. At the same time, Lithgow has a paticular wit that stands out, and is enjoyable for the adult reader as well. As a librarian, I recommend it.

The Florida Manatee: Biology And Conservation

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Wonderful book about manatees
Excellent insight into manatee biology!
A really great book!
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!

The Florida Manatee: Biology And Conservation
Roger Reep , and Robert K. Bonde
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Wonderful book about manatees.......2007-03-07

This new book was both easy to read and quite informative, covering the history of Florida's lovable manatees, their lifestyle, biology, and a look at their future. I visit Florida on an annual basis to snorkel with manatees and this book is the best resource I've found for up to date manatee information. It comes highly recommended.

Excellent insight into manatee biology!.......2007-01-19

The Florida Manatee is possibly the best book on manatee biology, behavior, ecology, and current research available. It provides indepth information about manatees in an easy to read format that can be used by the layperson, scientist, or wildlife manager. I would recommend this book to anyone who has interest in one of the world's most endangered and lovable mammals!

A really great book!.......2006-12-06

The Florida Manatee, Biology and Conservation book is a very complete and good overview about manatee and a really interesting book. It contain a lot of informations writing on an easy and agreable way to read and to understand for everybody interesting on manatee. I recommend this book to everybody interesting on learning more about manatee. A really great book!

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!.......2006-11-06

I bought this book for my niece who is a marine biologist. She loves the book. And really likes the personal stories. I read the book as well, and found it to be extremely informative about manatee biology and issues. This book also provides a unique introduction into the world of real working biologists, which i found to make it alot more fun to read. The pictures were great too! Definitely a must read for any one interested in manatees or marine mammals!

Manatees (True Books: Animals)

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Manatees (True Books: Animals)
Patricia A. Fink Martin
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Manatees: The Gentle Giants

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Gentle Giants with Heart
An Inspiring Book and a Wonderful Resource

Manatees: The Gentle Giants
Gregory Sweeney , and Karen Keberle
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How could a manatee with its whiskered face and distinctly rotund shape be mistaken for a seductive mermaid by ancient sailors? Manatees, the reclusive sea cows who love nothing more than to eat sea grass and sleep, are a marine mammal. They use their paddle-like tail to slowly cruise the coastal and inland waters of Florida. These sausage-shaped oddities have endeared themselves to us with their mysterious and gentle nature, shy curiosity, and whimsical face. Manatees: The Gentle Giants steps back from all of the controversy surrounding this endangered animal to present a photographic portrait of manatees just being manatees. This collection of photographs contains intimate portraits of mothers and calves as well as manatees doing amusing acrobatics and posing for the camera. Using his rapport with his subjects, the photographer captures not only the serene beauty of the springs, but also the manatees' natural curiosity and unusual physical traits. Many of the natural behaviors displayed in the pictures are surprising. The beautiful photographs are an excellent introduction to the personalities of these leisurely vegetarians. Readers who have fallen in love with manatees can use the lists of places where someone can see manatees either in captivity or in wild viewing areas. This book offers a priviledged glimpse into the world of the manatee narrating to us through photographs the beauty and drama that are these unique gentle giants.

Customer Reviews:

Gentle Giants with Heart.......2006-07-05

Hello. I bought this book for my son who loves manatees. Having lived in Florida, we would seek out manatees whenever we could. The photography by Mr. Sweeney of these mammals is stunning. I enjoyed reading about the manatees, as there were many facts I did not know. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys manatees or books about underwater animals. It is a great book to have out as many people are unaware of these 'gentle giants' and enjoy reading about them when they see the book.

An Inspiring Book and a Wonderful Resource .......2006-06-01

This book has the best manatee photos I have seen in print and lots of them! I have been swimming with the manatees and these pictures capture the beauty and magic of that wonderful morning spent with my family and the amazing manatees. This book will either bring back great memories or inspire people to get out there and meet manatees in person. The list in the back is a good list of places to see manatees around the US. The pictures capture manatees in every typical (and sometimes humorous) behaviour .

Sam the Sea Cow (Reading Rainbow Bks.)

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Manatee Bologna!

Sam the Sea Cow (Reading Rainbow Bks.)
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Sam is called a sea cow because that's what he looks like - a big cow grazing in the ocean. Another name for Sam is manatee. In this book we meet Sam when he is just hours old and leave him when he is ready to mate. In between is a great deal of information about manatees mixed in with a big adventure for Sam.

An exciting, fact-filled book gorgeously illustrated in full color.

Customer Reviews:

Manatee Bologna!.......1999-07-25

Manatees are very cute and they are always fun to enjoy in classic literature. "Sam the Sea Cow" is no exception. Francine Jacobs and Laura Kelly combine to create a powerful and moving adventure into the underwater world of the manatees. From the adorable beginning to heart-wrenching tragedy all the way to the poignant ending, "Sam the Sea Cow" is a treat for any manatee devotee. "Above and beyond five stars!" raved Chessie. "Beautiful and touching," gushed Temba and Colossate. But this book can best be described in the words of Sam the Sea Cow himself: "Very manatee."

The Missing Manatee

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An exciting and suspensional story
I Love this book!!!

The Missing Manatee
Cynthia DeFelice
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Release Date: 2005-03-24

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A tribute to Florida, fishing, and family

All Skeet Waters wants is to catch a big, beautiful tarpon on his fly rod - and to keep everything else in his life in Florida the way it's always been. But on his spring break from school, Skeet overhears his mother telling his father to move out permanently. Then, while riding in his boat to escape his parents' troubles, he discovers a manatee that's been shot in the head. Skeet puts aside his search for the manatee and its killer when Dirty Dan the Tarpon Man offers to take him out to catch his first tarpon on a fly. Because of Dan, Skeet begins to
unravel the mysteries surrounding the manatee's apparent murder and his parents' dissolving marriage.

Skeet discovers that life is a lot like tarpon fishing, in which you can't look just at the surface of the water - you have to look through it, at what lies beneath.

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An exciting and suspensional story.......2006-05-26

From a teacher and graduate student's view point, I thought this was an awesome book. It was full of adventure and suspense. Skeet was on a mission and he was going to let nobody stop him. I think this would be an awesome book to use as a teacher read aloud and/or used as a "cliffhanger" activity. His Memaw added a touch of humor to the story which made it even better. Finally, the end had a surprising twist to it and one that I wasn't expecting. This was a very fun story to read.

I Love this book!!!.......2006-04-17

My reading teacher read this book to my class before my school met Cynthia DeFelice. I was not a person who liked mystery books, until my teatcher read this book to my class. This is a book I recamend for only people that can read a novle. This is a wonderful book.

Mary Manatee: A Tale of Sea Cows

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I love this book!
Mary Manatee - A Tale of Sea Cows

Mary Manatee: A Tale of Sea Cows
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A tender story about a mother manatee and her calf. Sponsored by the Pier Aquarium, St. Petersburg, FL.

Customer Reviews:

I love this book!.......2005-09-06

I received this book as a souvenier from my sister when she went to Florida. I was in 2nd grade and so excited to have a book about manatees. It's very sweet. The pictures are bright and cute, and take up the whole page; perfect for children. And the story teaches a good lesson: Humans are making the ocean a dangerous place for sea animals. The ocean belongs to them, and we need to be more careful with our technology, otherwise there won't be any sea creatures left at all. This is a wonderful book, great for any animal-loving child!

Mary Manatee - A Tale of Sea Cows.......2001-02-18

This is a GREAT book. It has big, bright beautiful color drawings that capture your childs attention. Plus, it teaches your child about an important mammal and the hazards from humans they face. My daughter loved this book and so did I!

Of Manatees And Man

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Faulkner does it again!

Of Manatees And Man
Douglas Faulkner
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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The manatees are facing extinction in Florida waters. The book is compiled of facts, not fantasy. Faulkner believes the text is too important a document about manatees overwhelmed by pesticides, people, pollution and power boats not to publish it as a book in itself. Manatees are living beings and need our help sooner than later

Customer Reviews:

Faulkner does it again!.......2001-04-01

It it obvious from reading Douglas Falkner's book on Manatees and how their lives are impacted by over a million boats in Florida's waters every year, and by Florida's 15 million residents and 60 million tourist every year, why these gentle creatures are on the endangered spieces list.

Faulkner's running text, though it is only 101 pages long gives one little opportunity to put the book down, nor does his lively writing style give one little incentive.

Power boats are not the only enemies of the Manatees. Man made pollution, habitat destruction, pesticides and herbicides as well are killing the Manatees and the beauty that once was Florida.

The title of the book, Of Manatees and Man, is well chosen for the life and death of the manatees cannot be seperated from the life and death of man and his habitates.

Endangered Manatees (Earth's Endangered Animals)
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Endangered Manatees (Earth's Endangered Animals)
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