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whatsthestorywishbone's review
4.0
Listened to this as our LAST newbery book bingo entry (blackout complete!!!!
ceryswilliams's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chloekg's review
2.0
As a young person, an adult made me read this. It was an interesting enough story with a good message about environmentalism. I felt zero engagement with the characters but wished them well saving owls.
icalyn_13's review
3.0
This was a cute story. It was predictable, but a nice break from some of the more serious reads I've done lately.
4saradouglas's review
3.0
A good book with a good message. Hoot contains a lot of good messages and a lot of heart without coming off as cheesy. It keeps up a lot of humor and the sort of "hero" of the book, the boy who knew about the owls and went about saving them, was a REAL boy and wasn't perfect. He made mistakes and seemed much more authentic than some "hero" characters in other books.
bear_reading's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lanica's review
4.0
MEDIA SPECIALIST REVIEW -
This is a lighthearted book with a strong message. Kids will love it, and perhaps learn something at the same time. I find myself recommending Carl Hiaasen often because if the student likes one of his books, they will probably read more...and there are a lot to keep them reading. His books are empowering without being preachy. They show that one person can make a difference and that a lot of the time, there are others who want to do good, but are just waiting for a leader. I love that his leaders are usually children - often with the support of adults. Hiaasen's kids books are a must have for any school library.
This is a lighthearted book with a strong message. Kids will love it, and perhaps learn something at the same time. I find myself recommending Carl Hiaasen often because if the student likes one of his books, they will probably read more...and there are a lot to keep them reading. His books are empowering without being preachy. They show that one person can make a difference and that a lot of the time, there are others who want to do good, but are just waiting for a leader. I love that his leaders are usually children - often with the support of adults. Hiaasen's kids books are a must have for any school library.