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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Actual rating: 3.5
I read this a long time ago, and tween me would probably have bumped the rating up a star. Reading it now, I still really enjoyed the humour. There's a lot of the funny one-liner variety, and some nice comebacks. Beatrice biting the toe-ring off her stepmother's foot (while she was awake!) was an image that managed to stay with me all these years, even if the name did not, which says something.
The message is a classic, and never a bad thing for someone to hear.
All in all, a fun one time read, but probably pitched a bit more for someone 9-14ish.
I read this a long time ago, and tween me would probably have bumped the rating up a star. Reading it now, I still really enjoyed the humour. There's a lot of the funny one-liner variety, and some nice comebacks. Beatrice biting the toe-ring off her stepmother's foot (while she was awake!) was an image that managed to stay with me all these years, even if the name did not, which says something.
The message is a classic, and never a bad thing for someone to hear.
All in all, a fun one time read, but probably pitched a bit more for someone 9-14ish.
Welcome to Coconut Cove, Florida, where the nests of burrowing owls are about to be destroyed by a madman president of a pancake company! Luckily, our hero, Roy "Tex" "Cowgirl", gets unknowingly dragged into the situation and comes up with the most ELABORATE plan ever, with help from new friends "Mullet Fingers" (a.k.a. Napoleon), and Beatrice "the Bear"!
...(amazing events happening)...
...And so, the day is saved, thanks to, Roy "Text" "Cowgirl", "Mullet Fingers" (Napoleon), and Beatrice "the Bear"!!!!
...(amazing events happening)...
...And so, the day is saved, thanks to, Roy "Text" "Cowgirl", "Mullet Fingers" (Napoleon), and Beatrice "the Bear"!!!!
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoyed this book and it’s theme of caring for our world (protected owls) and each other through friendship. However, there were a few changes I think could have been made to keep the theme of the story and make it more in line with my values. First, there are a few instances of “damn” and “ass” that I find unnecessary in children’s books. Second, while I applaud Roy helping his friend when she needs a place to stay, I think it could have been written with one of the kids staying on the couch in the family room rather than a middle school boy and girl staying in the same bedroom (bed and floor respectively, but still). Finally, I think it’s important to note that there are serious themes that parents might want to discuss with readers including miscarriage, truancy, and a broken family home.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
- Read for school
- No crazy event
- Really chill
- No crazy event
- Really chill
A story about how environmentalism can be cool. I loved this book!
Found this old friend in a little free library and had to re-read. And it didn't disappoint. Roy Eberhardt has all the awkwardness of the new kid in middle school AND he's an only child and feels responsible to not stress out his parents. Lots of Hiaasen's trademark loving descriptions of Florida's wild places and species and his criticism of corporate greed destroying them. Mother Paula's Pancake franchise vs. small burrowing owls...it's delightful.
I used to absolutely love Carl Hiaasen’s book as a kid, and they were part of my love for the environment growing up. This book is so incredibly heartwarming, especially the end scene when they all hold hands and protect the owl burrows, and it really made me nostalgic for when I first read this book in elementary school. I really love this book, I think it has such a great message, and I’m excited to reread his other children’s books!
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot