Book Series · 5 Books

Guardians of Ga'hoole Books

In order from The Capture to Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Rise of a Legend.

The Capture
The Journey
To Be a King
The War of the Ember
Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Rise of a Legend
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Capture
Sale price
$799
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

The Capture

By Kathryn Lasky

Owls must escape a sinister orphanage and uncover a dark truth to save their world.

222 pages· 44,855 words· Est. 6 hour read
Summary: In the peaceful forest of Tyto, young owl Soren is thrust into a perilous adventure when he's captured and taken to a sinister canyon. Dubbed an orphanage, this place hides dark secrets. With his friend Gylfie, Soren must learn to fly to escape. Their journey leads them to allies Twilight and Digger, and together, they uncover a threat that could destroy their world. Can these brave owls unravel the mystery and protect their home from looming evil? Embark on a thrilling quest where courage and friendship are the keys to survival.
In reading order

Guardians of Ga'hoole Series

5 books · Published 2003–2013

#1

The Capture

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Owls must escape a sinister orphanage and uncover a dark truth to save their world.

#2
The Journey
Sale price
$799

The Journey

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003

Owls embark on a perilous quest to confront evil and discover their true potential.

To Be a King

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2006

A young king battles tyranny to forge a new era of peace.

#15

The War of the Ember

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Two villains awaken an ancient evil threatening the owl kingdoms.

#16

Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Rise of a Legend

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A small owl's daring plan could change the fate of a war-torn island.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Guardians of Ga'hoole series?

There are 5 books in the Guardians of Ga'hoole series. It began with The Capture in 2003, and the newest book, Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Rise of a Legend, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the Guardians of Ga'hoole books in?

Start with The Capture and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Guardians of Ga'hoole books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Guardians of Ga'hoole book is the longest?

Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Rise of a Legend is the longest book in the series at 59,296 words (304 pages).

Which Guardians of Ga'hoole book is the shortest?

To Be a King is the shortest at 41,195 words (206 pages).

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Guardians of Ga'hoole to life.

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Kathryn Lasky

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