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kristinaheinlen's review against another edition
3.0
Read this for the language arts science class I’m subbing for. Cute!
ms_greenjeans's review against another edition
4.0
When I was a kid, I got a book from the Weekly Reader book order thingy at school that was about a kid who fought polluters—“Alvin Fernald, Superweasel.” Weird coincidence—the author turned out to be one of my in-laws’ best friends and he then autographed that book club edition of that book, lol. Anyway, Hoot is that book again. And I love Carl Hiaasen and his rage at what has happened to Florida’s natural world so I gave this improbable story of a boy who joins some Florida characters to save some burrowing owls four stars.
jcpitts_24's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
corky12's review against another edition
I was young when I tried to read this book, and at the time I only enjoyed fantasy. My mother was very strict, and when I came across a curse word, I wasn't allowed to read any more. There are too many other books for me to go back to it now as an adult.
poledancingdinos's review against another edition
3.0
Nice story about standing up for what you believe in.
jmitschke's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and funny story about a few of middle-schoolers-turned-eco-terrorists who try to save a local endangered species of owls from a corporate construction scheme. Deals with moving to a new school, getting bullied, the ethical implications of white lies and other good topics for tweens/teens.
The book is much funnier and more subtle than the movie (which I wouldn't particularly recommend).
The book is much funnier and more subtle than the movie (which I wouldn't particularly recommend).
cathyatratedreads's review against another edition
4.0
Very funny! His writing for kids is sharp and full of wit without the vulgarity and harshness of the adult novels.
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
Orry and I read this aloud together and tomorrow we’re going to watch the movie. Orry thought this book was amazing because there was a lot of nice characters and it surprises you a little and there’s a little mystery to solve. You can tell that this book was written a while ago (the old days, he said)— 2003– because digital cameras were new technology. We liked the focus on environmentalism and the saving of the owls. Recommended if you like saving animals and stories about animals.