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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved this book. A great story about how kids can ban together to do important things, even in the face of Capitalistic Pancakes. Funny, easy to read, well written, and well-developed characters. Deals with issues like moving, making friends, standing up for yourself, what you believe in, basically doing what's "right" vs. doing what's right. The only small qualm I had was the treatment of the bully character. I understand the idea behind getting revenge on bullies but maybe setting him up and then getting his arrested is a little too much?
i dont remember much about this book, but i did like it lol
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Good book to discuss environmental issues, although students find it confusing at times.
My seven year old son and I read this book in print about a year ago. This time, we downloaded the audio version from the library. We thoroughly enjoy Hiaasen's young adult books. The narrator for the audiobook does a nice job putting the right amount of sarcasm into some of the dialogue and this story was quite accessible to my son. He loved hearing about the tiny owls and it's nice to read about a kid standing up to bullies in a productive way. Definitely recommended reading for those that can live with zany characters and far-fetched plotlines (e.g., a kid putting alligators into port-o-potties to disrupt a construction project).
I remember enjoying the story, the adventure. Great book for middle school readers