Synopsis:
A classic hero mythology about the fight between good and evil, Guardians of Ga’Hoole is filled with adventure, suspense, and heart. Soren is born in the forest of Tyto, a tranquil kingdom where the Barn Owls dwell. But evil lurks in the owl world, evil that threatens to shatter Tyto’s peace and change the course of Soren’s life forever. Soren is captured and taken to a dark and forbidding canyon. It’s called an orphanage, but Soren believes it’s something far worse. He and his friend Gylfie know that the only way out is up. To escape, they will need to do something they have never done before — fly. And so begins a magical journey. Along the way, Soren and Gylfie meet Twilight and Digger. The four owls band together to seek the truth and protect the owl world from unimaginable danger.

Review:
I absolutely love this book so much. While there is a great mystery there are also personified owls, that actually behave as owls do. I love that while you get an adventure story in this you also get educated about things that owls do, their actual movement patterns, and different types of owls. I love the mythology that is incorporated throughout, the tales that all owls know, regardless of owl type. This is a good, middle grade book, and it leaves you wanting to continue reading to find out what happens with Soren and his friends. There is also a movie out based on the first three books of this series called Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole.

Star rating: ✯✯✯✯✯