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notesonbookmarks's review
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
This was fun and the kids and I all enjoyed it!
battspierre's review against another edition
2.0
Well, it was okay. I know it is a YA book, but I really missed the usual Hiaasen antics.
suvata's review against another edition
4.0
• Middle school kids saving burrowing owls in southern Florida
book_concierge's review
3.0
Audio book read by Chad Lowe
3.5***
Hiaasen turns his imaginative talent to writing children’s literature.
Roy Eberhardt has moved with his family from Montana to Florida. His dad’s job makes the family move frequently, so he’s used to the new-kid routine; school bullies are pretty much the same wherever you are. In fact, he owes a debt of gratitude to Dana Matherson, because if Dana hadn’t attacked Roy on the school bus, Roy never would have seen the running boy. And that’s the first interesting thing he’s seen – so far.
As usual Hiaasen peoples his novels with an array of interesting characters – eco-terrorists, sleazy corporate spokesmen, inept police, harried school teachers, wannabe starlet, and oily politicians. Those familiar with Hiaasen’s adult novels, will recognized a young Skink in Mullet Fingers. Of course, he includes a message of protecting the environment and native species, and developers are the bad guys. But he’s toned it down for the younger audience without talking down to them. I gave this to my nephew last Christmas, and he thought it was … well … a hoot.
Lowe does a great job of the audio book. I especially love his voices for the more eccentric characters.
3.5***
Hiaasen turns his imaginative talent to writing children’s literature.
Roy Eberhardt has moved with his family from Montana to Florida. His dad’s job makes the family move frequently, so he’s used to the new-kid routine; school bullies are pretty much the same wherever you are. In fact, he owes a debt of gratitude to Dana Matherson, because if Dana hadn’t attacked Roy on the school bus, Roy never would have seen the running boy. And that’s the first interesting thing he’s seen – so far.
As usual Hiaasen peoples his novels with an array of interesting characters – eco-terrorists, sleazy corporate spokesmen, inept police, harried school teachers, wannabe starlet, and oily politicians. Those familiar with Hiaasen’s adult novels, will recognized a young Skink in Mullet Fingers. Of course, he includes a message of protecting the environment and native species, and developers are the bad guys. But he’s toned it down for the younger audience without talking down to them. I gave this to my nephew last Christmas, and he thought it was … well … a hoot.
Lowe does a great job of the audio book. I especially love his voices for the more eccentric characters.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
Reread. I remember being encouraged to read this for fun when it first came out. I really enjoyed it upon this reread. Kinda empowering.
suz1's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0