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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
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
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.
Nice story about standing up for what you believe in.
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).
Very funny! His writing for kids is sharp and full of wit without the vulgarity and harshness of the adult novels.
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.
adventurous
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
If you like Carl Hiaasen's fiction he writes for adults, you very well might like this YA book he wrote, too. It has a similar setting, similar environmental theme, similar but less lethal characters, and similar but lower stakes.