The Good Hawk by Joseph Elliott (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Good Hawk by Joseph Elliott In a mythic Scotland, two unlikely heroes must make a dangerous journey to save their people.Agatha is a Hawk, brave and fierce, who protects her people by patrolling the high walls of their island home. She is proud of her job, though some in her clan whisper that it is meant to keep her out of the way because of the condition she was born with.Jaime, thoughtful and anxious, is an Angler, but he hates the sea. Worse, hes been chosen for a duty that the clan hasnt required for generations: to marry. The elders wont say why they have promised him to a girl in a neighboring clan, but there are rumors of approaching danger.When disaster strikes and the clan is kidnapped, it is up to Agatha and Jaime to travel across the haunted mainland of Scotia to Norveg, with help along the way from a clan of nomadic Highland bull riders and the many animals who are drawn to Agathas extraordinary gift of communication. Thrilling and dark yet rich with humor and compassion, this is the first book in the Shadow Skye trilogy, written by a wonderful new voice in fantasy and introducing a welcome new kind of hero. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Joseph Elliott is a writer, teacher, and actor known for his work in childrens television. The Good Hawk is his first book. He lives in London. Review Deft characterization and an original protagonist elevate a fantasy set in quasi-medieval Scotland...A fresh and exciting debut.—Kirkus ReviewsElliotts debut, the first in a new series, celebrates differences and takes two unlikely heroes on a journey of overcoming fear, discovering courage, exploring new beliefs, and understanding the strength it takes to be heroes.—BooklistLoosely based on Norse mythology and the Viking Age, readers will be attracted to the uniquely flawed yet determined characters who gain confidence and self-worth from the perils they encounter. Readers will clamor for the next title in this riveting series. Meanwhile, pair this with Lloyd Alexander and Susan Cooper.—School Library ConnectionReaders will be swept up in this story of unique heroes, new voices, and Scottish mythos. This is a natural next step for fans of Rick Riordan and mythology.—School Library Journal Review Quote Deft characterization and an original protagonist elevate a fantasy set in quasi-medieval Scotland...A fresh and exciting debut. --Kirkus Reviews Elliotts debut, the first in a new series, celebrates differences and takes two unlikely heroes on a journey of overcoming fear, discovering courage, exploring new beliefs, and understanding the strength it takes to be heroes. --Booklist Loosely based on Norse mythology and the Viking Age, readers will be attracted to the uniquely flawed yet determined characters who gain confidence and self-worth from the perils they encounter. Readers will clamor for the next title in this riveting series. Meanwhile, pair this with Lloyd Alexander and Susan Cooper. --School Library Connection Readers will be swept up in this story of unique heroes, new voices, and Scottish mythos. This is a natural next step for fans of Rick Riordan and mythology. --School Library Journal Excerpt from Book Agatha The wind is on my nose and my eyes sting. I brought two cloaks today because I am clever. I pull them together with my hands. The tops of my fingers are numb but I dont mind because it is my job and it is an important one. I look at the sea. The waves are chopping up and down. Sometimes I follow a wave from as far away as I can see, all the way to where I am. I look at it and keep my eyes on it and try not to let it out of my eyes when it comes close and more close until it crashes. It is a hard thing to do and I am good at it. When I was only young I wanted to go on the sea so much. I asked the Anglers and the Seals lots of times to take me on their boats but they wouldnt. They shoved me away and called me a "good-for-nothing nuisance," which is rude. I made the plan to do it myself and climbed up the wall when no one was looking and down the other side. It was a hard thing to do but easy for me because Im good at climbing. The waves went on my legs and my face and I laughed because I liked it and it tasted like soup. Then a bigger wave came and I couldnt hold on anymore and I fell. I could have drowned but one of the Hawks saw me and my arms splashing. "You stupid, stupid girl." he said when he pulled me out. "You stupid, stupid girl." Im more clever now and I wouldnt do it again. After it happened I didnt want to go on the boats anymore. I stayed inside the enclave and didnt look at the sea until they gave me my dreuchd . I was very happy that day because they made me a Hawk, which is my duty and an important one. One day I will save someone from drowning too like when the Hawk saved me. "You look cold." It is Lenox who says that, who is another Hawk. "Go into the turret and warm up. I lit a fire," he says as well. His eyebrows go scrunchy when he talks. They are big ones and black. "I dont-- want to," I say and shake my head. I dont like going in the turret because when Im inside Im not looking at the sea which is what I should be doing. "Go on, little girl, its for your own good," he says, and he pushes my back. I hate it when he calls me "little girl" because I am not a little girl. I am fifteen so he shouldnt call me that. I do a big frown so he sees it. When I am in the turret, I kick the fire because I dont want to be there and bits of it fly up to the walls. Its a small room in a circle. I should not have kicked the fire. Now it might go out, which would be bad. I scrape the bits with my shoe and add some more sticks to make it big again. Even though I didnt want to come, it is nice to be hot and I move my fingers which is nice as well. I undo my first cloak and the other one underneath so I can reach the pocket on my top where Milkwort is. He is warm which is good because I was worried he would be cold. I put him next to the fire because he likes it there. In my trousers is some bread that I saved. I give some to him and keep some for later. He thanks me and eats it while looking at the fire. "Dont get too close," I warn him. Milkwort is my friend and a vole and a secret. No one knows about him. Except Maistreas Eilionoir. I dont know how she found out. She is old and knows everything. When she found out she pulled me into her bothan and told me to get rid of him. "You could be severely punished for this," she said. She was holding on to my arm tight and it hurt a lot even though she is old and her hands are small. "I know," I said, and I tried to pull my arm away. People think that Im stupid but Im not stupid. "Get rid of it. Before someone finds out who isnt as forgiving as I am." She let go of my arm and I rubbed it and then I left. "All right, Aggie, my turn." The voice is a surprise to me. I must have been staring at the fire for longer than I thought. It is Flora who is there and it is her turn to come in. I am in panic because she may have seen Milkwort. My eyes look to where he was. Hes not there. "I need to do up my cl-cloaks. Give me one-- one moment, will you?" "Of course." It is lucky that Flora turns away so I can search for Milkwort without her seeing. I want to call for him, but Flora will hear me if I do that, so I only do it in my head. Talking to animals is not d Details ISBN1536215163 Author Joseph Elliott Series Shadow Skye Trilogy Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1536215163 ISBN-13 9781536215168 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-09-28 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-09-28 NZ Release Date 2021-09-28 US Release Date 2021-09-28 UK Release Date 2021-09-28 Audience Age 12 Pages 352 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint Walker Books US DEWEY FIC Series Number 1 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137632845;

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