Hoot

This isn't really a book someone my age would pick up in the bookstore. Just looking at the cover, you'd think it's for kids and those in their pre-teens...it is.

Sometimes, it's nice to read a book where you just follow the story as it goes and not have to think too deep to understand what is written. Things are meant clearly as they are stated. This is one of the books which you can enjoy without worrying about getting lost in the story.

Hoot is about a boy named Roy, who is new in Florida. As he rides his school bus, he looks out and sees a running boy with no shoes. Running away from the bus, Roy senses a mystery. His adventure starts when one day, he decided to follow the boy. He then meets a few interesting characters, such as potty-trained alligators and borrowing owls, among others. Of course, it is then revealed in the story why the boy was running away in the first place.

The adventure that goes on in this book isn't a complicated mystery. It's a tale that tells the relationship of Roy and the running boy. You'd find it quite moving once you discover what the boy is really up to.

So why is the title Hoot? Well, how about following the boy as well to find out!