Author: Carl Hiaasen
Illustrator:
Title: Hoot
Genre: Children's chapter book
Sub genre: Children's chapter book
Theme: Conservation and bullying
Primary and secondary characters: Roy, Beatrice, Mullet Fingers
Date: 2002
Award: Newbery Award
Publisher Company: Knopf
Brief summary on how to use for students: This book can be used in the classroom to learn about bullying and how it is not acceptable. Students are also able to learn about wildlife and conservation. Can have students read independently in class and have discussions on the issues of bullying.
Summary: This story takes place in Coconut Cove, Florida. Roy has two friends that want to stop the construction of a pancake house. Where the pancake house is being built is where burrowing owls live and made homes. This book also goes through conservation and shows how bullying takes place.
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