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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)
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“Lasky has combined fascinating details of how real owls live with her imaginary civilization.”
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“The fantasy’s strong believability and fascinating plot make this series a must-read for fantasy-lovers.”
— Children’s Literature
The Hatchling Listener Reviews
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" I knew there was a new twist hidden somewhere! I can't believe how evil Nyra is! "
— BJ, 2/9/2014 -
" I read this series in fifth grade. It's also for younger audiences. "
— Maddie, 2/7/2014 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" read it as the ball dropped. "
— Icedragon, 1/19/2014 -
" this is a great book "
— William, 12/9/2013 -
" Another great book in this series. Can't wait to start the next one :) "
— Megan, 10/29/2013 -
" 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 -
" I liked this book alot and im going to read the next one!!!!!!!!!! "
— slippers, 10/24/2013 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" nyroc/coryn was hatched in tis book, i think "
— Monika, 4/17/2013 -
" The reason I don't like this book is because you don't hear anything from Soren "
— Tyler, 3/8/2013 -
" 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 -
" Great series. Loved Nyroc and how he had to repudiate his upbringing. "
— Sheila, 12/7/2012 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" I loved this one! Nyra definatly would not be welcome in my life. "
— Addison, 5/20/2011 -
" Now this one is the best so far. "
— Brittany, 5/6/2011 -
" 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 -
" Not one of the best books in the series. Still entertaining. "
— Barbara, 3/5/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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!<br/><br/>This is my favorite book in the series so far. It kept me wanting to read more. "
— Tama, 2/24/2011 -
" I liked this book alot and im going to read the next one!!!!!!!!!! "
— slippers, 2/16/2011 -
" 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 -
" Another great book in this series. Can't wait to start the next one :) "
— Megan, 1/13/2011 -
" I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Jen, 1/9/2011 -
" 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 -
" 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.