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The Secret of Glendunny: The Haunting

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The Secret of Glendunny: The Haunting by Kathryn Lasky is an enchanting tale set in the world of Glendunny, inhabited by a family of beavers. In this mystical and whimsical landscape, secrets unravel as they navigate unexpected challenges, explore themes of home and belonging, and discover the true power of friendship. With richly developed characters and a captivating setting, this book promises an engaging read for young adventurers.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy children's literature filled with mystery and suspense, where animals play central roles in uncovering secrets and navigating adventures. With elements of fantasy and rich world-building, it's perfect for young readers who love immersive storytelling with a touch of magic and intrigue.

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The Secret of Glendunny: The Haunting

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Newbery Honor–winning Kathryn Lasky, author of the bestselling Guardians of Ga’Hoole and Bears of Ice series, delivers a sweeping middle grade animal adventure with loyal beavers, a cultured swan, and ominous lynxes around every turn—a captivating story about heroism, loyalty, and the courage to speak truth to power.

"Draws readers deeply into a mystical world and leaves them wishing for more." —Kirkus (starred review)

“A marvelous adventure...an enchanting introduction to a wonderful, new natural world.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Themes of belonging and friendship are well conveyed... as are the complexities of this industrious world of creatures.” —Publishers Weekly

Deep in the wilds of Scotland, land of ancient warrior kings and myths, there is a deep secret. The secret is a colony of beavers, a species that is craved for their fur pelts, but vilified for what humans consider to be the destruction of their land. No beaver has been spotted in Scotland or England for over five hundred years, until the young beaver, Dunwattle, is sighted!

Dunwattle’s flight is driven by the presence of a ghostly figure, a figure of a mysterious young girl who is almost one thousand years old. And now Dunwattle is destined to be destroyed for revealing the hidden colony, but his best friend Locksley is determined to save him. Will their ancient beaver colony survive

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Kathryn Lasky's The Secret of Glendunny: The Haunting has received praise for its intricate plot and richly realised fantasy world, filled with adventure, humour, and heart. Reviewers highlight its beautiful and old-fashioned narrative style, which enhances the depth of the imaginative beaver kingdom and subtly incorporates themes like immigration and racism. The book is also noted for effectively conveying themes of belonging and friendship within its complex animal society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063031029

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Kathryn Lasky is the nationally bestselling author of many books for children and adults, including the Newbery Honor Book Sugaring Time ; Elizabeth I and other popular books in the Royal Diaries series; and the bestselling epic fantasy series Guardians of Ga'hoole, which became a major motion picture. In Guardians of Ga'hoole, Lasky explores the behavior of owls. Now she uses her extensive research on hawks and the sport of falconry to again render a world that seamlessly blends natural history with fantasy. The author and her husband, Christopher Knight, live in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and summer on an island off the coast of Maine. There she enjoys watching peregrine falcons soar on the thermal drafts above the cove where she swims.

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