Hooey Higgins and the Shark - Hardcover

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