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Roxie and the Hooligans at Buzzard's Roost
“An undeniably enjoyable read.” — Booklist
“A charming sequel.” — School Library Journal
Roxie and the Hooligans are back and this time, Smoky Jo is swiped by a kidnapper who is as blunder-prone as Roxie, Uncle Dangerfoot, and Lord Thistlebottom are clever.
Roxie is back! And that means the Hooligans are not far behind. The last time we saw the lot of them, they were being honored as town heroes for thwarting a bank robbery. Now these friends find more trouble afoot…that is, Uncle Danger foot to be exact. Roxie’s most beloved uncle is taking her on vacation to a beach house, and of course the Hooligans sneak along.
But their little beach vacation is not what it seems when the Hooligans unveil the secret invention Uncle Dangerfoot has been hiding from his nemesis, who would do anything to get his hands on it. So when one of those rowdy, messy, trouble-making Hooligans goes missing, the suspect is obvious. But, when it comes to those LOUD, mess-making, rambunctious, always-hungry, ill-mannered Hooligans, what’s Missing a Hooligan? Or staying sane while keeping her hostage?!
“A charming sequel.” — School Library Journal
Roxie and the Hooligans are back and this time, Smoky Jo is swiped by a kidnapper who is as blunder-prone as Roxie, Uncle Dangerfoot, and Lord Thistlebottom are clever.
Roxie is back! And that means the Hooligans are not far behind. The last time we saw the lot of them, they were being honored as town heroes for thwarting a bank robbery. Now these friends find more trouble afoot…that is, Uncle Danger foot to be exact. Roxie’s most beloved uncle is taking her on vacation to a beach house, and of course the Hooligans sneak along.
But their little beach vacation is not what it seems when the Hooligans unveil the secret invention Uncle Dangerfoot has been hiding from his nemesis, who would do anything to get his hands on it. So when one of those rowdy, messy, trouble-making Hooligans goes missing, the suspect is obvious. But, when it comes to those LOUD, mess-making, rambunctious, always-hungry, ill-mannered Hooligans, what’s Missing a Hooligan? Or staying sane while keeping her hostage?!
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2018
About the author
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
212 books1,044 followersPhyllis Reynolds Naylor was born in Anderson, Indiana, US on January 4, 1933.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
Her family were strongly religious with conservative, midwestern values and most of her childhood was spent moving a lot due to her father's occupation as a salesman.
Though she grew up during the Depression and her family did not have a lot of money, Naylor stated that she never felt poor because her family owned good books. Her parents enjoyed reading stories to the children--her father would imitate the characters in Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer--and her mother read to them every evening, "almost until we were old enough to go out on dates, though we never would have admitted this to anyone."
By the time Phyllis reached fifth grade, writing books was her favorite hobby and she would rush home from school each day to write down whatever plot had been forming in her head - at sixteen her first story was published in a local church magazine.
Phyllis has written over 80 books for children and young people. One of these books, "Shiloh," was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1992, was named a Notable Children's Book by the American Library Association and was also Young Adult Choice by the International Reading Association.
Naylor gets her ideas from things that happen to her or from things she has read. "Shiloh" was inspired by a little abused dog she and her husband found. The little dog haunted her so much that she had to write a story about him to get it out of her mind.
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February 20, 2018
Reviewed for School Library Journal, Feb. 2018.
Gr 2–4—Roxie Warble has had her fair share of trouble with a gang of bullies known as the hooligans. But ever since they joined forces and captured some ruthless bank robbers in Roxie and the Hooligans, a sort of detente has existed between them. Still, Roxie would much rather keep her distance from these irrepressible miscreants and is thrilled when her dashing uncle Dangerfoot invites her along on vacation. Her enthusiasm quickly fades when she discovers that the entire gang has managed to come along despite not being invited. It takes no time for the children to realize things are not as they seem at Buzzard's Roost; there is a creepy and secretive widow living at their vacation home, and they spy mysterious lights coming from a supposedly vacant house. Could any of this be related to Uncle Dangerfoot's new invention, the Blasto-Sonic-Liftomatic? Once again, Roxie and the ragtag group will be relied upon to save the day. VERDICT: Master storyteller Naylor (Shiloh) has delivered a charming sequel that is also a fine standalone.—Amy Nolan, St. Joseph Public Library, MI
Gr 2–4—Roxie Warble has had her fair share of trouble with a gang of bullies known as the hooligans. But ever since they joined forces and captured some ruthless bank robbers in Roxie and the Hooligans, a sort of detente has existed between them. Still, Roxie would much rather keep her distance from these irrepressible miscreants and is thrilled when her dashing uncle Dangerfoot invites her along on vacation. Her enthusiasm quickly fades when she discovers that the entire gang has managed to come along despite not being invited. It takes no time for the children to realize things are not as they seem at Buzzard's Roost; there is a creepy and secretive widow living at their vacation home, and they spy mysterious lights coming from a supposedly vacant house. Could any of this be related to Uncle Dangerfoot's new invention, the Blasto-Sonic-Liftomatic? Once again, Roxie and the ragtag group will be relied upon to save the day. VERDICT: Master storyteller Naylor (Shiloh) has delivered a charming sequel that is also a fine standalone.—Amy Nolan, St. Joseph Public Library, MI
November 8, 2018
Roxie and the Hooligans at Buzzard’s Roost (Roxie, #2) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, 188 pages. Atheneum Books, 2018. $17.
Content: Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3); EL – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL – AVERAGE
Roxie’s Uncle Dangerfoot has invited her to go on a vacation with him to Buzzard’s Roost. Roxie is excited to invite her best friend, Norman, and also spend some time away from the Hooligans (four rag-a-muffin bullies turned friends). However, upon their arrival to Buzzard’s Roost, they discover the Hooligans have stowed away in the back of Uncle Dangerfoot’s trailer and everyone decides to vacation together. It soon becomes evident that Uncle Dangerfoot is working on a new invention and everything at the house isn’t as it seems, but Roxie and the Hooligans have faced adventures together before and they work together again to help thwart the evil plans of an outsider.
These quirky kids are entertaining in their adventures. My eight year old son enjoyed both Roxie books because they have mystery and suspense, but he said he liked this one best. I recommend reading them in order, so you can appreciate the relationships and roles of the characters, even though the story line can stand on it's own.
C. Peterson
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
Content: Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3); EL – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL – AVERAGE
Roxie’s Uncle Dangerfoot has invited her to go on a vacation with him to Buzzard’s Roost. Roxie is excited to invite her best friend, Norman, and also spend some time away from the Hooligans (four rag-a-muffin bullies turned friends). However, upon their arrival to Buzzard’s Roost, they discover the Hooligans have stowed away in the back of Uncle Dangerfoot’s trailer and everyone decides to vacation together. It soon becomes evident that Uncle Dangerfoot is working on a new invention and everything at the house isn’t as it seems, but Roxie and the Hooligans have faced adventures together before and they work together again to help thwart the evil plans of an outsider.
These quirky kids are entertaining in their adventures. My eight year old son enjoyed both Roxie books because they have mystery and suspense, but he said he liked this one best. I recommend reading them in order, so you can appreciate the relationships and roles of the characters, even though the story line can stand on it's own.
C. Peterson
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
August 1, 2018
Nine-year–old Roxie loves her quirky, Uncle Dangerfoot, so when he arrives from London and she discovers that she is going to go on vacation with him, and her BFF Norman can come along, she is ecstatic. However, when they arrive at their destination, Windswept House near the ocean, they discover that the Hooligans—Helvetica, Simon, Freddy and Smoky Jo stowed away in the trailer and plan to stay. But the children soon discover that all does not seem to be as it appears (or as they are told) at Windswept House. They are forbidden to go to the top floor or roof, where an odd-looking widow and a non-crying baby supposedly live, and Uncle Dangerfoot is acting quite secretive. When the children suddenly begin hearing strange noises coming from the roof, of course they can't resist investigating. This second book in the “Roxie” series by Newbery Medal-winning author Naylor is a very enjoyable story for beginning mystery readers.
Sharyn H. / Marathon County Public Library
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June 11, 2018
fun quick read for early chapter book readers (maybe around 2nd/ 3rd grade)- a fast paced, light hearted adventure/ mystery
June 15, 2018
Second in series. Enjoyable beginning chapter book. 2-4 grade.
October 12, 2018
My eight year old and I read this together. My son liked it and asked to read it at night, but it wasn't my favorite-nothing wrong with it, just kind of slow.
October 22, 2018
Quick read good for young readers that read high- light hearted mild mystery.
I didnt realize it was book II. Ooops.
The illustrations are nice.
I didnt realize it was book II. Ooops.
The illustrations are nice.
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May 16, 2023
We enjoyed this sequel to our Sonlight Curriculum read aloud from the 13 down to the three year old. (13, 11, 8, 5, and 3)
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