Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
This funny book tells of how a chance sighting of a running bare footed boy changes Roy’s life. Tormented by the school bully Roy manages to turn things around with the help of two new friends and also helps to save some unusual local wildlife from the developers. This a story of loyalty and standing up for what you believe in and has a strong message about caring for the environment. This book is most suitable for the upper age range of child fiction and would also be enjoyed by young adults