The Hatchling Audiobook, by Kathryn Lasky Play Audiobook Sample

The Hatchling Audiobook

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Read By: Pamela Garelick Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Guardians of Ga’Hoole Series Release Date: February 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481552455

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

28

Longest Chapter Length:

26:38 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:35 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

11:42 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

35

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Publisher Description

Beneath a shadowed moon in a cloud-streaked sky, the sacred orb splits and a hatchling is born. It is Nyroc, son of Kludd, fallen leader of the Pure Ones, and his evil mate, Nyra. Born from evil, trained to evil, Nyroc is destined to fulfill his father’s terrible plan: the oppression of all owldom under the vicious talons of the Pure Ones.

But doubt grows in Nyroc’s heart, fed by strange, forbidden legends of a great tree far away where noble owls live in peace. Soon a light begins to grow in Nyroc’s heart, nourished by friendship. A day is nearing when Nyroc must choose to fulfill his destiny or to defy it. It will be a day of blood and terror.

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"It was strange not having Soren and the others of the Great Tree around but I kind of liked the focus being on Nyroc. He's an interesting character and I liked the development of him starting to learn the truth and the Pure Ones and about his Uncle Soren and what really happened to his father, Kludd."

— Stefanie (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Lasky has combined fascinating details of how real owls live with her imaginary civilization.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “The fantasy’s strong believability and fascinating plot make this series a must-read for fantasy-lovers.”

    — Children’s Literature

The Hatchling Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.08823529411765 out of 54.08823529411765 out of 54.08823529411765 out of 54.08823529411765 out of 54.08823529411765 out of 5 (4.09)
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4 Stars: 7
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I knew there was a new twist hidden somewhere! I can't believe how evil Nyra is! "

    — BJ, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I read this series in fifth grade. It's also for younger audiences. "

    — Maddie, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is not about the band of owls that we have come to love. This is about Nyroc. He was born to succeed Kludd but chooses to follow in his uncle's, Soren, footsteps. This book is filled with tragety, heros & villans and Nyroc that has been caught inbetween. "

    — Susi, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book was verey good and I loved its sence of adventure it is the 7th book to the Guardians of Ga'hoole the first is the capture "

    — Brandon, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I must admit that although this series continues, I am not finding it overly drawn out, as if just to increase the number of books. I am impressed by that. "

    — Amanda, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " read it as the ball dropped. "

    — Icedragon, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this is a great book "

    — William, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great book in this series. Can't wait to start the next one :) "

    — Megan, 10/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this a little more than the other books mostly because I felt so much for Nyroc the way I felt for Soren, but it's darker and more challenging. Can't wait to see what's next! "

    — Vaughn, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this book alot and im going to read the next one!!!!!!!!!! "

    — slippers, 10/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the most awesome book so far. I loved that it completely left the usual characters and went from the point of view of a new really cool character. I liked his friendship with an inferior owl. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book. "

    — Darren, 8/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I hated Nyra in this one because she was so stupid and cruel. I did not mind Soren's brother much, but I hated her. "

    — Elise, 6/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Nyroc is son of High Tyto Kludd, leader of the Pure Ones,and his queen Nyra. Nyroc was born on the night of a Lunar Eclipse wich means he will have great power,and the only thing bad is that know one will know wether the chick will be good or evil........ "

    — Abby, 5/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " nyroc/coryn was hatched in tis book, i think "

    — Monika, 4/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The reason I don't like this book is because you don't hear anything from Soren "

    — Tyler, 3/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I don't remember why I rated this one poorly, but I do remember liking the series a lot, so I'll update it to a more reasonable rating. "

    — Nick, 2/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great series. Loved Nyroc and how he had to repudiate his upbringing. "

    — Sheila, 12/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Probably the first half of this would get a 4 for from me, but then the last half really dragged. My 8-year-old gives it a 5. "

    — Karen, 9/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Nyroc, Kludd and Nyra's son is born. After the death of his father, Nyroc is trained to take his place but Nyroc grows doubtful of his destiny. "

    — Jessie, 7/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " my favorite of the gardians of gahoole books, so far! It's action packed just the way I love em'! when I open a guardians of ga'hoole book I have trouble closing it again! enthralling! "

    — Tessa, 5/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a great twist to the bigger story this was. I am quite enjoying this series even though it was written for much younger readers. I cannot wait to read the next book! Give this series a read! "

    — Mellodi, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Reading this series as a review for work... very enjoyable. Keeping me interested, on book 7 and will probably read through 14, which is the last one we have at the school library. "

    — Mary, 10/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this one! Nyra definatly would not be welcome in my life. "

    — Addison, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Now this one is the best so far. "

    — Brittany, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Probably the first half of this would get a 4 for from me, but then the last half really dragged. My 8-year-old gives it a 5. "

    — Karen, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not one of the best books in the series. Still entertaining. "

    — Barbara, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is not about the band of owls that we have come to love. This is about Nyroc. He was born to succeed Kludd but chooses to follow in his uncle's, Soren, footsteps. This book is filled with tragety, heros & villans and Nyroc that has been caught inbetween. "

    — Susi, 2/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Started reading the series again. I think this is my favorite book so far. I'm really enjoying the plot and it's easy to read, very relaxing as my job has become extremely stressful!This is my favorite book in the series so far. It kept me wanting to read more. "

    — Tama, 2/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this book alot and im going to read the next one!!!!!!!!!! "

    — slippers, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I got through this book in the series faster than any other so far. It has really taken off for me. "

    — Aaron, 1/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great book in this series. Can't wait to start the next one :) "

    — Megan, 1/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    — Jen, 1/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " my favorite of the gardians of gahoole books, so far! It's action packed just the way I love em'! when I open a guardians of ga'hoole book I have trouble closing it again! enthralling! "

    — Tessa, 10/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The change in perspective and viewpoint was really well-done and really pulled me in. I really enjoyed Nyroc's dawning awareness of what's really happening around him. "

    — Kirsten, 10/12/2010

About Kathryn Lasky

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.

About Pamela Garelick

Pamela Garelick was born in England. She acted in fringe theater there before coming to the United States, where she has worked as a voice-over artist in television and radio and as an audiobook narrator. Now living and working in Greece, she records, translates, and edits voice-overs from all over the world as well as narrating audiobooks in a small studio in her Mediterranean garden. She also paints silk clothing, bakes for the local cafés, and teaches newcomers the Greek language.