Media:Paperback Edition:Reprint Reading Level:Ages 9-12 Pages:304 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.2 Dimensions (in):7.4 x 4.9 x 1
ISBN:0440419395 EAN:9780440419396 ASIN:0440419395
Publication Date:December 27, 2005 Availability:Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days Condition:A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company.
Carl needs to stick to the grown-upsSeptember 28, 2002 I love Hiaasen's fiction. I was excited to know he was coming out with a book aimed at a younger audience so I could share him with my 12 year old, Sam not being quite ready for the likes of "Tourist Season". He and I read it together. Half way through he was begging me to put it down and start another book. I kept telling him we needed to keep going since I knew there would be a hilarious ending. Well, there wasn't. The book was boring, and the attempts at the Hiaasen humor didn't translate to this level of readership. The characters were not nearly as colorful as in his adult books. Bottom line-it just wasn't funny.
Hoot is a hoot!September 24, 2002 As a third grade teacher I am always looking for books that not only entertain but teach a lesson. HOOT does both! My students enjoyed the story and learned about burrowing owls at the same time. They also saw the negativity of being a bully. Two lessons for the price of one. A downside for children in the eight-nine year old range was the use of a few inappropriate words. I look forward to reading this book again next year.
What a hoot!!!September 12, 2002 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book! What a fun read! This is a book which will appeal to all ages. As a fifth grade teacher I can't wait to read it to my kids. I know that many of them will identify with the main character. This definitely ranks as one of my all-time favorites right after Harry Potter and Holes. I anxiously await Mr. Hiaasen's next children's book.
