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Hoot
written by Carl Hiaasen
Studio : Knopf Books for Young Readers
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2004-05-11
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Released : 2004-05-11
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780375829161
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 488 reviews)
List Price : $8.95
Our Price : $0.98
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Product Description |
Unfortunately, Roy’s first acquaintance in Florida is Dana Matherson, a well-known bully. Then again, if Dana hadn’t been sinking his thumbs into Roy’s temples and mashing his face against the school-bus window, Roy might never have spotted the running boy. And the running boy is intriguing: he was running away from the school bus, carried no books, and–here’s the odd part–wore no shoes. Sensing a mystery, Roy sets himself on the boy’s trail. The chase introduces him to potty-trained alligators, a fake-fart champion, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes with unnaturally sparkling tails.
Roy has most definitely arrived in Carl Hiaasen’s Florida.
From the Hardcover edition. |
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Americancivilwar.com Review |
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Roy Eberhardt is the new kid--again. This time around it's Trace Middle School in humid Coconut Grove, Florida. But it's still the same old routine: table by himself at lunch, no real friends, and thick-headed bullies like Dana Matherson pushing him around. But if it wasn't for Dana Matherson mashing his face against the school bus window that one day, he might never have seen the tow-headed running boy. And if he had never seen the running boy, he might never have met tall, tough, bully-beating Beatrice. And if he had never met Beatrice, he might never have discovered the burrowing owls living in the lot on the corner of East Oriole Avenue. And if he had never discovered the owls, he probably would have missed out on the adventure of a lifetime. Apparently, bullies do serve a greater purpose in the scope of the universe. Because if it wasn't for Dana Matherson... In his first novel for a younger audience, Carl Hiaasen (Basket Case, etc.) plunges readers right into the middle of an ecological mystery, made up of endangered miniature owls, the Mother Paula's All-American Pancake House scheduled to be built over their burrows, and the owls' unlikely allies--three middle school kids determined to beat the screwed-up adult system. Hiaasen's tongue is firmly in cheek as he successfully cuts his slapstick sense of humor down to kid-size. Sure to be a hoot, er, hit with middle school mystery fans. (Ages 10 to 15) --Jennifer Hubert |
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Hoot...son likes it |
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This book was purchased for my son to do a book report on. The book has held his attention so far. The condition of the book was better than I expected. |
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Excellent! |
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As a teacher I find myself reading through many of the books in my library. Rarely do I read the book for any enjoyment....Hoot was different. I could not put it down. My students also enjoyed it. iwould warn therer are some minor curse words and one mooning. |
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Hoot on Audio CD |
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I'll let you read other reviews to decide if you want to try the book. This review is specifically in reference to the audio book, which is read by actor Chad Lowe. My daughters and I listen to audio books daily, and we've listened to some truly gifted readers. The trouble with Hoot is that Chad Lowe reads with the skill that I expect from a non-professional. He brings absolutely nothing extra to the performance of the book. Very disappointing. |
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LOVE IT |
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this is my favorite book i read it every day and love it i am on chapter 12 on flush if you are love reading like me you would really love this so buy it now you will totally not regret it talk to all of you guys later peaxe out and good night" |
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My 10 year old son really enjoyed this book . . . |
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. . . and he is not an avid reader. He turns his nose up to almost everything we suggest for him to read - or he gets through a chapter or two before quitting. Until Hoot, the only books he showed an interest in were the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. But he zipped through this book, and said he really liked it. He now wants to rent the movie, so it must've really had an effect on him. |
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