John is turning 11 and had a small difficulty with some of the complex terms used. I agree, however the younger part of that age range may need assistance with pronunciation of some of the words. This book is geared toward 9-12 year old children. The length is perfect for a young reader as well, just under 230 pages. THE CAPTURE It is a perfect book for reluctant reader because it is so engaging, fast-paced and full of action. While this is clearly a fiction book, some of the text “feels” nonfiction, which I feel increased my son’s interest in reading it. John was interested in it because he learned a great deal about owls and their behavior (and their droppings!) We also learned a great deal about owl culture, and Lasky used it to detail social structure. My oldest son, John, and I read this book together. During their journey home, they discover the owl world is in horrible danger and they must rush to do what they can to protect it. This skill is typically taught to a young owl by his/her parents, but these two young owls must learn on their own. One of the many things preventing them from escaping is their ability to fly. Soren & Gylfie are forced to come up with a means to escape St. He befriends a young owl named Gylfie, and the two discover that the Academy is brainwashing the young owls, forcing them to forget their names, their entire past. He is told that his parents are dead, thereby making him an orphan. Soren falls (so he thinks) from his nest and is snatched up by chick-snatching owls and taken to St. He learns about the legends of mighty owls called the Guardians of Ga’Hoole through stories his parents tell him and his siblings.

Soren is a young barn owl who lives with his family in the kingdom of Tyto experiencing the typical barn owl life. Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (August 1, 2010).SeptemJenn 8-12 years of age, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review, Scholastic 5 Review: Guardians of Ga’hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky

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