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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003 · Est. 6 hour read
The Capture
Book #1 in the Guardians of Ga'hoole series
Owls must escape a sinister orphanage and uncover a dark truth to save their world.
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222 pages· 44,855 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Bookroo's 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.
From the publisher
A classic hero mythology about the fight between good and evil, Guardians of Ga’Hoole is filled with adventure, suspense, and heart.Soren is born in the forest of Tyto, a tranquil kingdom where the Barn Owls dwell. But evil lurks in the owl world, evil that threatens to shatter Tyto’s peace and change the course of Soren’s life forever.Soren is captured and taken to a dark and forbidding canyon. It’s called an orphanage, but Soren believes it’s something far worse. He and his friend Gylfie know that the only way out is up. To escape, they will need to do something they have never done before – fly.And so begins a magical journey. Along the way, Soren and Gylfie meet Twilight and Digger. The four owls band together to seek the truth and protect the owl world from unimaginable danger.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 222
- Words
- 44,855
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 70101
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2003
- Publisher
- Scholastic
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439405577
- OCLC
- 52376086
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