Roy's new life in Florida makes a complete about-face when he sees a wiry, tanned boy running by the school bus with no shoes!  What is the strange-looking boy running from?  Meanwhile, Roy must also deal with the school bully, Dana.

Sensing a good mystery, Roy finds the boy, "Mullet Fingers."  Roy finds himself embroiled in a bitter dispute between a national pancake chain and Mullet Fingers, who is a fierce environmentalist.  Mullet Fingers is trying to save an endangered animal.  Roy becomes involved in the protest to save the animals from imminent destruction. 

A Newbery Honor Book, Hoot (AR 9.0, level 5.2) shows the conflict that can occur when corporate interests intersect with environmental interests.  Does Roy find a peaceful means of resolving the environmental crisis?  Check out this book!