Hooey Higgins and the Shark
By Steve Voake
Illustrated by Emma Dodson
By Steve Voake
Illustrated by Emma Dodson
Part of Hooey Higgins
Category: Children's Books
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$14.99
Apr 24, 2012 | ISBN 9780763657826 | 7-10 years
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Praise
Already an established series figure in Britain, Hooey appears here in his American debut, and readers who speed through this fast and funny read will hope that more installments quickly become available. Voake’s text is both lively and wry and his characters are fresh and believable. Dodson’s numerous monochromatic ink and gouache illustrations are equally original. Although this has broad appeal, it might be a particularly good choice for the boys goofing off in the back of the room.
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Mix in some underwear, a World War II sea mine and old guys wearing the Union Jack on their swim trunks, and you’ve got a romp that might just drag a few eyes away from the Wimpy Kid books. Fast-paced fun.
—Kirkus Reviews
Beginning chapter books typically contain familiar, comfortable situations and characters, so this screwball comedy is clearly charting new literary waters… [A] propulsive read.
—The Horn Book
This is a book that children will gravitate to and reluctant readers will embrace.
—Library Media Connection
Voake is a good storyteller, building plot steadily and toward a satisfying end.
—Booklist Online
The humorous illustrations complement the funny tone of the narrative. Hooey’s entertaining antics explode in a rather delicious ending.
—School Library Journal
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