Guardians of Ga’Hoole: The Capture

BOOK NAME: Guardians of Ga’Hoole: The Capture
AUTHOR: Kathryn Lasky

Soren is a young barn owl who lives with his family in the kingdom of Tyto. His little sister has just hatched, and his older brother is arrogant and defiant of their parents. For the whole 3 weeks of his life, Soren’s parents have recounted to him the Legends of Ga’Hoole, or tales of a noble group of their ancestors who did good deeds. Soren’s life is going just as planned–that is, until he topples out of the family nest and ends up on the ground 30 feet below with no way to get back up. His older brother refuses to help him, and Soren worries that something has happened to the Mrs. P, the blind snake who serves as their nest maid. Before Mrs. P can go for help, Soren is abducted by a group of strange owls and finds himself in a foreign place that he learns is called the St. Aegolius Academy for Orphaned Owls.

Soren meets another abducted owl, Gylfie, and they both know that there is something very strange going on at St. Aggie’s. Questions are not allowed, and there are very strict rules. All new owls are given numbers and are ‘moon-blinked,’ which essentially brainwashes them. Soren and Gylfie know that they have to escape, and the story follows the formulation and execution of their plan to get away from St. Aggie’s.

After reading this book, I found out two things: that there are a total of 15 books in the series, and that a movie is being made out of the first 3 books. The movie is set to release on September 24, 2010. Overall, the book was very good. It was well-balanced as far as dialogue and narration go, and the storyline was engaging. My favorite character was Gylfie, the minute elf owl, who was always using big words. The author, Katherine Lasky, did a great job bringing the characters to life. My only concern is that I’ll have to read the next two books before the movie comes out! I would recommend this book to kids who are 9 years old or older because there are some mild fight scenes.

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Comments

Anonymous
September 13, 2010, 11:16 am

I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!! Great review, Mairen.
cottonjerjer
September 14, 2010, 6:23 pm

I like those books, too! Have you seen the movie?
I hope to soon!
zoenightshade12
September 14, 2010, 7:08 pm

I agree with 1st commenter!!!!!!!!!!! OWLS R SOOOOOOO CUTE! they r my fave animals! they r so adorable! soren is the best owl, and i like him cuz he’s unique and different from other owls. i can’t wait to see the movie! it looks good!

– zoe
jethro
September 15, 2010, 4:47 am

i love the story .its beautiful and the owl so cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute ,this is an unique animal that i’ve ever seen.i hope i buy the book
I'mSoAwesome(and I love books)
September 15, 2010, 6:42 pm

Cool! I read that book like…………2 years ago. Loved them! Can’t wait for the movie!
timbautista
September 15, 2010, 6:50 pm

hello everyone! this is timbautista reporting! wow i really want to watch the movie! i will say to my dad that i really want to watch the movie! this is why i really want to watch the movie (1 owls are really my favorite bird!) this is all for today i am going to logout and will be offline the next 24 hours.
jindo2108
September 15, 2010, 8:01 pm

I tried reading this in 3rd grade. I didn’t really like it that much. Can someone convince me to read it??????
escape2books
September 15, 2010, 9:15 pm

Sadly, I cannot convince you to read these books, because I have not read them. I do not get why people like them. The are about owls!!!! I guess that I am not really into reading books about animals. If you think that these books are great then better convince jindo2108, and me!!!
zoenightshade12
September 15, 2010, 9:18 pm

sure! first and most important step is (sumergirl should be familiar with this) is DON’T GIVE UP ON THE BOOK. i know, i know.every1 says that, but with this book, it really pays off! even though it might seem boring, push yourself, and by chapter 3, you won’t b able 2 put it down! this is a really good book cuz it shows how soren has to escape “the orphanage.”it is really action-filled, and plus, it’s about owls, and, as sum of u know, i LUV owls! plus, as Marien said, the plot is really engaging because it is so full of action and it’s a page-turner! It is a good story of bravery and friendship… AND OWLS( !!!!!!!!!!!) and… maybe sum1 else should add on? anywhoo, AWESUM book! u have to read it, jindo2108!!!!!!

– zoe
zoenightshade12
September 16, 2010, 5:34 pm

not to offend you, escape2books, but you can’t really judge a book series until u have read it

-zoe
zoenightshade12
September 18, 2010, 11:13 am

i also heard Kathryn Lasky wrote another weries the wolves of beyond. my grandma is a librarian who gets books be4 they’re published, and she gave me the fist book in Lasky’s new series.

~Zoe
jindo2108
September 18, 2010, 3:37 pm

Hey zoenightshade12!Hmmmmm……maybe I will read it.I guess I might of not been old enough to really understand the book.You think you are going to see the movie????Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm………..
This almost sounds like a series I’ve read and LOVE called Warriors. You should read it if you liked this book! Its one of my favorites!
escape2books
September 18, 2010, 5:28 pm

I am not offended at all. I have read the review and read how everyone likes it, but I guess my brain is subconsciously making me not want me to read it. I am fine with my weird brain, so life goes on. See you later!!
zoenightshade12
September 19, 2010, 11:43 am

jindo2108-
Yep, i’ll probably see the movie! The owls r soooo cute!
i tried to read the warriors series, but i guess i’m not into it.
now it’s your turn to convince me!
~zoe
moongoddess_60
September 19, 2010, 11:50 am

I have checked this book out of the library but really didn’t get to read it. Do you recommend it?
fibonaccimathgenius
September 21, 2010, 3:51 pm

zoenightshade12, please be my best friend for forever and all time
i loveeee your username and your comments!
same goes to you, moongoddess_60!

yes, I do recommend these books. as evidenced by the review.
believe me, if I don’t like a book, you’ll know it. the problem is, I usually pick good-looking books. (i know, i know, don’t judge a book by its cover blah blah blah)
but if the book doesn’t have (a) a cool name (b) a good excerpt or description (c) some famous author telling us how epically amazing it is, or (d) involving futuristic themes,
i won’t pick it up.

haha, I have to base my decision off of something, right?

this is Mairen, talking in spy-esque language to sound cool, signing off.
zoenightshade12
September 23, 2010, 4:04 pm

oh, shucks, folks i’m speechless! I:)
of course i’ll b yur bff!
doesn’t every1 want to be my bff?
LOL!
I:)
~zoe
zoenightshade12
September 26, 2010, 8:21 am

MARIEN!!!!!!!!! i’m going 2 see the movie today, and i’m soooooooooooo excited, partially cuz of your GREAT review!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanx sooooo much!

I:)

~zoe
zoenightshade12
September 26, 2010, 3:55 pm

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just saw movie! it is such a beautiful story! the guardians’ tree was soooooooo amazing, and it looked really pretty at night!

~zoe
babywinx334
September 30, 2010, 10:50 am

I really wanna see the movie! I loveed the books.
zoenightshade12
September 30, 2010, 5:26 pm

babywinx334:
1st of all, welcum 2 dogeared!
2nd of all, u HAVE 2 see the movie! it is sooooooooo cute!
thanx!
I:)
~zoe
ALOHAGIRL2000
October 3, 2010, 8:15 am

I sooooo love this book!!! But I wish Soren and Gylfie could get married. They are so cute together and they have been best friends for a long time.
zoenightshade12
October 4, 2010, 8:48 pm

yeah, ALOHAGIRL2000, but soren and gylfie are different breeds, and sumtimes friends are just friends, and no more. they are REALLY close friends, and i think it would be awkward if they were marriend.

~zoe I:)
babywinx334
October 7, 2010, 10:27 am

@zoenightshade12
1.thank you
2.I really wanna see the movie,the preview looked so good!!!
warriorkitkat6
October 7, 2010, 9:50 pm

I saw the movie. The graphics were AMAZING. I loved this book. It was so interesting. The second one was boring until about halfway through and then it got better. I haven’t read any more of them. And whoever on here hasn’t read Warriors, you need to, because they are soooo awesome! The first few are a little bit boring, but when you read the third book, you are drawn in, and all you want to read is Warriors Warriors WARRIORS!!!!!! Well that’s how I felt anyway I can’t wait to read Wolves of Beyond because wolves are my favorite animal!
warriorkitkat6
October 7, 2010, 9:52 pm

I want Soren and Gylfie to end up together (please, don’t tell me if they do or not I haven’t finished the series) So what if they are different species? Soren also has a love interest named Otulissa and she’s a different species than him.
GylfieTheOwl
October 19, 2010, 8:41 pm

i havent read the books YET…… but I cant wait! I <3 <3 GYLFIE!!!! (see my username!)
GylfieTheOwl
October 19, 2010, 8:46 pm

i didnt love owls til i saw the movie…now i draw owls on everything!!! all the 8th graders want them! i drew a ninja owl once….i wouldnt guve it away
maggiepie2000
November 7, 2010, 4:05 pm

jindo2108 i tried to read the warriers but i could not get in to it please try to convence me to read it!
warriorkitkat6
November 22, 2010, 7:36 pm

Maggiepie2000 Warriors is awesome, you just have to stick with it. Once you get to the third book, then you will be happy if you stayed with it. The plot gets so exciting and there are new unexpected twists.

And about the Gaurdians series, I just finished the 3rd book and got the biggest shock since the book Warriors: Long Shadows. (Don’t read if you haven’t read it yet!) In the books, Kludd is Metal Beak! I totally didn’t see that coming!
GylfieTheOwl
November 27, 2010, 7:40 pm

I didn’t either!
I am about to start book 6. These are the BEST BOOKS IN THE WORLD!!!!!! And i love wolves, too, so I cant wait to read the wolves of beyond!
plum owl
December 13, 2010, 5:42 pm

I think it is the best book ever it is full of action i wish i could tell about the other books!
plum owl
December 13, 2010, 5:47 pm

I think i am alone here can someone reply ! ps:the warreors books r good
plum owl
December 14, 2010, 5:52 am

I think i need to get\buy the rest of the series!
plum owl
December 14, 2010, 7:28 pm

can any talk to me i am lonely like eglantine was when she had no one to help or protect her. ps. i have a webkinz named primrose she is soooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and if you into harry potter i have a snowy owl webkinz named hedwig she is soooooooooooooooooo cute tooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
plum owl
December 21, 2010, 11:41 am

Sigh this is boring i have thr movie of it at my house.
liefstoneheart
December 23, 2010, 11:40 pm

I couldn’t finish this book I was too young… should I re-read it?
warriorkitkat6
January 19, 2011, 8:59 pm

hi plum owl, which owl is your favorite?

Leifstoneheart, give it another try! It’s great!
missyp789
April 2, 2011, 11:43 am

THIS BOOK IS SOOOO AWESOME!!
missyp789
April 2, 2011, 11:47 am

OMG WARRIORS IS SO AWESOME!!
devyn78622
April 25, 2011, 6:19 pm

GUARDIANS OF GA’HOOLE!!!!!!!!!! I’m on the 8th book! My friend is on the 9th! She says they are really good, and I agree! The movie is good too!
TheDog
August 3, 2011, 2:48 pm

I watched the movie and loved it!!!!!! but i didn’t know it was books i’ll get some if i find any!
Wolfheart
October 20, 2011, 9:59 am

Haha I’m 14 and i STILL love reading these books. Warriors is amazing too!
Silkenfur
October 21, 2011, 2:36 pm

I read Warriors and I’m working on Guardians of Ga’Hoole. There is a second series to Warriors! And a third! And a fourth! And I think more! I’m gonna stop talking! Bye!