Who is Mr. Eberhardt from Hoot and what is their importance? Hoot_(novel) English & Literature Mr. Eberhardt | Hoot

Mr. Eberhardt is Roy's father. Mr. Eberhardt works with the Justice Department, a job that causes him to have to move his family from state to state frequently. Mr. Eberhardt cares deeply for his son, therefore when he learns about Roy's involvement with Mullet Fingers and the owls, he uses his contacts to find out if the permits are all in order for the construction. When they are not, Mr. Eberhardt gives the file to Roy to turn over to a reporter in order to use the media to protect the owls.