Hoot
Author: Carl Hiaasen
Title: Hoot
Illustrator: n/a
Genre: Chapter Book
Subgenre: Realistic Fiction
Theme: Friendship, intergrity
Primary Characters & Secondary Characters: Roy, Beatrice Napoleon, Curly, Dana,
Awards: Newberry Award
Date of Publication: 2002
Publishing Company: Knopf
Summary: This books tells the story of a young boy and his two friends. The group is trying to save the building of a new waffle house in their Florida town. Building the new waffle house will disrupt and likely injure the nest of burrowing owls who live there. The group goes through many obstacles. This book would be great for older elementary children to learn about making a difference and the environment.
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