The first book in the Guardians of Ga'hoole series features a fledgling owl named Soren. One night, while his parents are out hunting, he falls or is pushed from his nest and lands on the ground. As he can't yet fly, he is fearful of predators, but instead of a predator, he is picked up and carried away by large owl that delivers him to an "orphanage" for owls. On his trip he meets an elf owl, Gylfie, and together they begin to investigate and discover all is not what it seems. Soon they begin plotting a way to escape, which involves learning how to fly without the training provided by their parents, while hoping they will be able to see their families again. There is intrigue, menacing bad guys, a great story that moves quickly as well as a lot of interesting information about owls. The narrator of the audiobook, Pamela Garelick, tells the story with a distinct British accent, which makes it even more exotic. The Capture by Kathryn Lasky. Guardians of Ga'hoole, Book 1. Blackstone Audio, Inc. 2006.
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