The Coming of Hoole (Guardians of Ga'hoole, Book 10) [Paperback]

Kathryn Lasky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2006 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

The latest soaring installment of Kathryn Lasky's NYT bestselling Ga'Hoole series

Grank raises the hatchling deep in a forest far from owls that would kill the royal chick named Hoole to end the kingly line. His mother comes to visit, in disguise, and departs again. Not even the chick must know his mother's identity. It would give him away as Hrath's heir. Sent by an evil warlord, a hagsfiend attempts to lure young Hoole away when he first learns to fly. Grank realizes that the same evil forces that killed Hrath are after Hoole, and know where he is. To keep him safe, Grank brings him to Beyond the Beyond, a strange land of fiery volcanoes in a barren, icy landscape.(more)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Kathryn Lasky's Guardians of Ga'Hoole series :
''Film fans will flock to libraries in search of Lasky's Guardians of Ga'Hoole series, whether they have read the books previously or are discovering them for the first time.'' -- School Library Journal
''The fantasy's strong believability and fascinating plot make this series a must-read for fantasy-lovers.'' -- Children's Literature
''Lasky has combined fascinating details of how real owls live with her imaginary civilization.'' --School Library Journal --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

About the Author

KATHRYN LASKY has written many books. Among her works of fiction are The Night Journey, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, and Beyond the Burning Time, an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults. Her nonfiction has won the Newbery Honor, among other awards. She and her husband (and frequent nonfiction collaborator), photographer Christopher Knight, live in Cambridge, Massachusetts. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439795699
• ISBN-13: 978-0439795692
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Hi Readers! Thanks for coming by my author page. I've written all sorts of books - from fantasy about animals to books about science. One of my favorite animal fantasy series, Guardians of Ga'Hoole, is a major motion picture. I liked writing about Ga'Hoole so much that I decided to revisit that world in a new series, Wolves of the Beyond. Visit my website, www.kathrynlasky.com to see a slide show about the real wolves I researched for the series and for the latest update on the Guardians of Ga'Hoole movie. All my best, Kathryn

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Coming of Hoole, July 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Coming of Hoole (Guardians of Ga'hoole, Book 10) (Paperback)

In this tenth installment of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series, Soren and Coryn, this time joined by the rest of the Band, open the second of the three Legends of Ga'Hoole and read on. The ancient volume, titled The Coming of Hoole, picks up where The First Collier left off: the hatching of that noble prince, Hoole.

Little Hoole starts out his life like any owlet: innocent, naive, and occasionally loud-mouthed. However, he knows nothing about his true identity, the heir of good King H'rath. Grank and Theo, his caretakers, know that the truth cannot be revealed to the young prince until it is safe to do so. For Hoole's protection, they continue to live in exile on an island in the Bitter Sea, far from owls that would kill the prince and end the kingly line.

Meanwhile, the hagsfiend Ygryk and her haggish mate, the Great Horned Owl Pleek, crave Hoole more than ever to be their own chick since they can't have one themselves. So when Ygryk finds Hoole and tries to lure him away, Grank and Theo (along with their new friend Phineas) take him to Beyond the Beyond.

Ultimately, Hoole will have to face off in battle against the hagsfiends and the traitorous Lord Arrin, and realize his destiny. Only then can he retrieve the Ember from the Sacred Volcanoes - and reclaim his father's throne.

If you're a series fan, you won't want to miss The Coming of Hoole!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gahoole Series, November 5, 2006

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This review is from: The Coming of Hoole (Guardians of Ga'hoole, Book 10) (Paperback)

My youngest Daughter initially purchased Book 1 of this series from a book order form from school. Once she had read it, I happened to look at it and started reading the story as it seemed interesting. We both became "hooked" to the story. I came on line to AMAZON & found out it was a series with 3 more books already released. I immediately ordered the the books. Once they arrived we both read them individually within a week. We did discuss the stories.

For the remainder of the books, I have preordered them so that we would have them as soon as released. Intriguing reading for 10-14 year olds. An interesting presentation of "Good vs Evil".

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guardians of Ga'hoole Book ten The Coming Of Hoole, July 6, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Coming of Hoole (Guardians of Ga'hoole, Book 10) (Paperback)

I Think this book is my most favorite book in the series. I cried when the book ended. I always cry at the end of a book that is from Lasky but I cried more than any other Lasky books with this book. I love this book.