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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Cute story about three teenagers who try to keep a pancake house chain from destroying the habitat of tiny burrowing owls
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was just slow the entire time for me. I also wasn't really sold on some of the characters - some of them were just blah, while the others were rounded.
ngl dont remember much read it back in elementary all i remember is it being pretty decent
Not all my students enjoyed this book but I thought it was a powerful read. A David and Goliath tale where bad guys turn out to be allies and the right people get punished or rewarded (maybe that part was a bit cliche but I still enjoyed it).
1st read Oct. 10, 2015
1st read Oct. 10, 2015
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5/5 - Hoot was fun to revisit! As expected, it's still very cute. I see why it was made into a movie and gained the popularity it did, but honestly? The book could be a lot better. The tension is way off; when you get over the likeability of the characters, you realize that the plot is really back-heavy and doesn't have a pacing that really sets it up. The split-POV narration leaves out some critical viewpoints, in my opinion. I'd love more exposition on how Mullet Fingers learned about the owls, for example; instead we are dropped in the middle and never get to fully catch up. I suppose it's automatic that Roy would like owls, because he's a nature guy! In actuality, the reader doesn't really learn much about him as a main character, but he's a sweet and relatable kid, so it's easy to gloss over. It's a lot of tell, not show. Lastly, I'm not sure why so much time was spent on explaining and showing abusive family relationships, as those never do anything beyond semi-explain why the kids do weird things. It very much feels like a situation where the author didn't know what else to do.
Is it enjoyable and nostalgic? Definitely. It is technically sound? Somewhat. I had a good time but am not itching to re-read this again. I learned that this was the author's first non-adult book, and that makes sense. I'd like to read his other work.
Is it enjoyable and nostalgic? Definitely. It is technically sound? Somewhat. I had a good time but am not itching to re-read this again. I learned that this was the author's first non-adult book, and that makes sense. I'd like to read his other work.
A compelling story that I enjoyed very much. The main theme is an environmental one about saving some owls but the author also tackles bullying and homelessness. Throw in some good humor and you can see why this book is an award winner! I’d recommend it for anyone over the age of ten.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No