I read this book aloud to two 7-year-olds. They liked the story, but chapter books were too difficult for them to read alone.

Wow, I really disliked this book, not because of the overall story. How can this be a young adult novel? Note that I haven't seen the movie and didn't know it was a movie.

My main concerns with this book are as follows:

- Swearing.

- Promotion of bullying and lack of bystander awareness.

The swearing is completely unnecessary. In no way does a young adult novel require swearing. The author and editor could have easily replaced the curse words with simple words that are better descriptors.

Secondly, the bullying depicted throughout the book is unacceptable. The portrayal of the vice-principal is horrifying and makes me even less inclined to recommend this book. The author made a bully a crucial character in solving the problem of the owls at risk. Moreover, the bully was never confronted, held accountable, or taught that his actions were unacceptable. The author tried to "justify" the bully's behavior based on his home situation.

The handling of bullying could have been greatly improved, even with some attention from the vice-principal to properly acknowledge and address the experienced bullying. Physical evidence should not be the determining factor in disciplinary action for a bully. As I read the book aloud to the children, I had to emphasize that any form of bullying is not okay.

Overall, I think the story was clever, but it could have been better in dealing with the issue of bullying. I would not recommend this book to parents who want their children to be respectful and understand the rules.

Arguably, the most wonderful aspect of "Hoot" was that I had the opportunity to read it in conjunction with my fifth-grade observation classroom. It served as the focus of their first novel study for the school year.

Each week, I relished the chance to delve into the chapters with them. It was truly fascinating to observe where in the narrative the teacher would pause and direct their attention. I especially adored the moments when we did EEKK, as it allowed me to hear the young voices of the characters being brought to life by the authentic voices of the students.

"Hoot" in itself was a remarkable book for the grade-level (5.8). It had an overarching theme that centered around deciding what is truly right and wrong, and having the courage to trust one's heart to guide them forward, even if it meant going against the established rules and laws of society. This theme really resonated with the moral stage of the adolescent characters (as well as the target audience), who were in the process of testing the boundaries of justice.

I will surely miss engaging in discussions about this book with the class. However, I am hopeful that they will embark on a new literary journey with a different book, and perhaps I'll have the privilege of tagging along once again.

In 2003, I had the wonderful experience of reading in school with my friends.

We would gather together in the library or a quiet corner of the classroom and lose ourselves in the pages of various books.

It was not only a time of learning but also a time of sharing and discussing our thoughts and feelings about what we were reading.

Looking back, I realize that those moments of reading with friends were precious and helped me to develop a love for books that has stayed with me ever since.

Although the review I gave was only 3 stars, I know that there is always room for improvement and that better reviews are yet to come.

I look forward to continuing my reading journey and sharing more of my thoughts and experiences with others.

I had no prior knowledge about this book when I started reading it. However, I got completely engrossed in it and ended up finishing it within a single night. I simply couldn't put it down. It was an effortless yet highly enjoyable read, featuring unique characters and clear, concise writing.

Roy relocates to a new town and catches sight of a mysterious boy who is constantly running. Eventually, they team up, along with the boy's stepsister, to rescue some可爱的 and tiny burrowing owls.

Roy is remarkably mature and composed for his age. I really liked reading about his interactions with the adults and the bullies in his surroundings. Some might argue that he is too precocious a character to be truly believable, but I didn't have any such qualms.

The story is engaging and filled with interesting twists and turns that keep the reader hooked from start to finish. It also has a nice message about friendship, courage, and standing up for what is right. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a light-hearted and entertaining read.