87 pages • 2 hours read
Carl HiaasenHoot
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Hoot, middle schooler Roy Eberhardt finds himself entangled in a mission to save a colony of burrowing owls in Coconut Cove, Florida, after spotting a mysterious barefoot running boy. Teaming up with the boy, who is revealed to be Beatrice Leep’s stepbrother Mullet Fingers, Roy navigates challenges, including construction site sabotage and corporate corruption, to prevent a pancake restaurant from destroying the owls' habitat.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Carl Hiaasen's Hoot is praised for its humor, environmental themes, and engaging plot, making it a favorite for young readers. Critics appreciate its quirky characters and compelling message about wildlife conservation. However, some consider its pacing uneven and find certain character arcs underdeveloped. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and entertaining read for middle school audiences.
Who Should Read Hoot?
Readers who enjoy Hoot by Carl Hiaasen are typically middle-grade enthusiasts who appreciate environmental themes and humorous, adventurous plots. Fans of Holes by Louis Sachar and Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo will find a similar blend of quirky characters and meaningful life lessons in this book.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
760LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Humor
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Hope