Hoot

About this book

New to Florida, middle-schooler Roy Eberhardt gets tangled up in a plot to save a colony of endangered burrowing owls from a pancake-house construction site. Winner of the 2003 Newbery Honor and a staple of 4th-7th grade environmental-science and ELA units.

Where this book is assigned

No curriculum assignments on file yet.

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Common questions

What grade level is Hoot?

Hoot is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–7, with a Lexile measure of 760L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

What is the Lexile level of Hoot?

Hoot has a Lexile measure of 760L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.

Is Hoot banned in schools?

Hoot does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Hoot explore?

Central themes in Hoot include environmentalism, friendship, activism, bullying. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.