Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

304 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade young adult emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Roy Eberhardt is used to the new-kid drill. His family has lived all over, and Florida bullies are pretty much like bullies everywhere. But Roy finds himself oddly indebted to the hulking Dana Matherson. If Dana hadn't been mashing his face agains...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,885 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
funny 58%
lighthearted 53%
inspiring 46%
hopeful 43%
mysterious 22%
emotional 17%
informative 15%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 45%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 38% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.67

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