Steve Voake is the author of the Daisy Dawson books as
well as two books for older readers. He lives in Somerset,
England.
Emma Dodson is the author-illustrator of Speckle
the Spider. She lives in Surrey, England.
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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