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      The Hatchling

      by Kathryn Lasky
      Published
      Jun 2005
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      222
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      Guardians of Ga'Hoole Book 7

      About This Book

      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. And a light dawns in Nyroc's gizzard, 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.

      Series Placement

      Book 7
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      Genres & Themes

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      Speculative Fiction

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      Fantasy

      Characters & Occupations

      Animals

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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