The Capture
The Capture
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The Capture

Written by Kathryn Lasky
Book #1 in the Guardians of Ga'hoole Series
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$7.99
$7.43
8 - 12
Reading age
222
Page count
203
Words per page
730L
Lexile measure
Jun 1, 2003
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780439405577
    Publication Date
    June 1, 2003
    Publisher
    Scholastic
    Original Publication Date
    June 1, 2003
    Page Count
    222
    Words Per Page
    203
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    52376086
    Lexile® Level
    730L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    7
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    70101
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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