Media:Paperback Reading Level:Ages 9-12 Number Of Items:1 Pages:304 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.5 Dimensions (in):7.6 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN:0440421705 EAN:9780440421702 ASIN:0440421705
Publication Date:March 14, 2006 Shipping:Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Promotion:Buy 4 eligible items in the 4-for-3 promotion offered by Amazon.com and get 1 of them free.Terms and Conditions Availability:Usually ships in 24 hours
Hoot on Audio CDNovember 22, 2008 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.
LOVE ITNovember 5, 2008 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"
My 10 year old son really enjoyed this book . . .October 10, 2008 . . . 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.
Honestly?September 6, 2008 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Hoot is an exceptional book with a respectable message. While I was reading it I was thinking it's okay, that's interesting, hmmm, aha, oh, ect. But what I never thought was wow!, cool, haha, weird, oh no! and so on. I felt like the author lacked passion, the comedy was juvenile, and the drama unrealistic. When I was done reading I was actually a little relieved it was over! That has never happened to me before. So read the book if you are a great Hiaasen fan, or 8 and under, but otherwise set the book down; walk away with your hands raised; and forget about the whole crazy idea of reading it. Cause honestly, it just ain't too special.
an eco-friendly, cute tale for young teensJuly 5, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For the legion of Hiaasen fans out there, 'Hoot' is pure Hiaasen but without the raunchiness and ribald humor. It is more whimsical than funny, its plot rather obvious and ultra-wholesome, but it's a very enjoyable read nonetheless. Hiaasen transforms himself into a young teen who, with other rascals his age, fight corporate America from building upon land where nesting ground owls call home. These kids pull all sorts of tricks to defeat the wicked and inept adults. Although this book is clearly targeted to the junior high school set, and I think it makes a wonderful read for boys and girls, it's the sort of read adults can enjoy especially if they don't want to think too hard. You will never confuse 'Hoot' with works by Leo Tolstoy or Henry James.
Bottom line: lighthearted and politically correct.
