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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
This was a cute story. It was predictable, but a nice break from some of the more serious reads I've done lately.
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.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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.
adventurous
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:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
First OBOB read for the 2018 season, and this is a great start. Hoot is a fast, funny read with elements of mystery and action thrown in. The message is spot-on with empowering kids to make changes by making the right choices and taking stands. This isn't sugar coated either as not every issue can so easily be resolved. Great OBOB choice and fun for the whole family.
Read this for the language arts science class I’m subbing for. Cute!
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.