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Synopsis
The Owl Kingdoms are in danger!There is war!Hagsfiends are abroad, Kind H'rath is dead, and Queen Siv is in danger. She has left her egg with her most trusted friend, Grank, in fear that hagsfiends will try to destroy her egg.Queen Siv sets off with her trusted servant on a journey to stop the leader of these horrible hagsfiends in the shadows, but her life is at risk.Hagsfiends are hunting her down, and she may never be able to see her only owlet in her lifetime, let alone let the owlet know who his mother is. Grank names her son "Hoole", and though it may not seem, the child has a great destiny. Will Siv survive? What will Hoole achieve? Who will stop the hagsfiends from creating chaos and destruction? And on top of all, will the owl kingdoms achieve Peace?
Is The Coming of Hoole appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
This middle grade fantasy features owl kingdoms at war with dangerous hagsfiends; violence includes battles and the death of a king, but remains age-appropriate without graphic detail. Themes of separation, sacrifice, and destiny drive this animal fantasy adventure.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love animal fantasy and epic quests will enjoy following a special owlet with a great destiny as his mother fights to save their kingdom from evil hagsfiends.