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The Shattering Paperback – August 1, 2004

by Kathryn Lasky (Author)
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In the fifth book in this series, the war between an evil group led by Soren's brother, Kludd, and the owls of the Great Ga'Hoole Tree rages on.

In the midst of war, Eglantine unwittingly becomes a spy for Kludd, leader of the Pure Ones (a group of evil owls). She is brainwashed by an owl sent by the Pure Ones to infiltrate the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. Her odd behavior eventually attracts attention, and Soren and his friends vow to find out what's wrong with Eglantine. They ultimately learn what happened and help her reverse the effects of the brainwashing.

Kludd continues to battle against the Guardians of Ga'Hoole for control of their tree. In the end, Kludd and his forces are defeated. But his conflict with Soren is not yet over.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 5 of 16
    Guardians Of Ga'hoole
  3. Print length
    192 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    790L
  7. Dimensions
    5.34 x 0.47 x 7.6 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic
  9. Publication date
    August 1, 2004
  10. ISBN-10
    9780439405614
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0439405614
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Kathryn Lasky is the Newbery Honor-winning author of over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her beloved Guardians of Ga’Hoole fantasy series has sold more than 4 million copies, and she is the author of the Daughters of the Sea series, the Wolves of the Beyond series, as well as A TIME FOR COURAGE and other Dear America titles. Kathryn has also written a number of critically acclaimed nonfiction titles, such as BEYOND THE BURNING TIME and TRUE NORTH. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, MA.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0439405610
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic; Reissue edition (August 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780439405614
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439405614
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 790L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.34 x 0.47 x 7.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Hi Readers! Thanks for coming by my author page. I've written all sorts of books - from fantasy about animals to books about science and historical fiction. I’m in that historical fiction zone now with my new series Tangled in Time. The Portal is the first book and it explores what happens when a girl, Rose Ashley, feels trapped in her own time. Newly orphaned she is sent live with her slightly weird grandmother whom she has never met, in a new city and a new school where she encounters three bullies known as The Mean Queens. But shortly she will tumble through time and find herself in the 16th century in the service of Princess Elizabeth. I always wondered when I wrote the Royal Diaries, Elizabeth the Red Rose of Tudor what it would be like to serve royalty rather than to be royalty. This led to Tangled In Time, my first time travel series.

Visit my website, www.kathrynlasky.com for the latest news. All my best, Kathryn

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5.0 out of 5 stars MAKES MY GIZZARD QUIVER WITH EXCITEMENT
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014
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I love this series. The author is so smart making impossible situations possible but still touched with huge risk. It makes all time lovers continue to read this great book, filled with adventure, excitement. This series is good 8 and up; there's a bit of violence. Not real stuff, but more, creative and not horrifying. AMAZING! Constantly told I'm too old to read this, but I dig good authors with good plots. This has it. This is making a turn in the series for good; I feel she's getting better in her writing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great again, but…
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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Yet another great Ga'Hoole book! I do have some problems though. 1) There's too big of a time gap! This book takes place A WHOLE YEAR after the last one! 2) Ginger is never properly explained. All we know is that Ginger used to be a Pure One, but we don't get a backstory or anything. 3) Nyra's chapters. Spoiler for a big plot twist coming up by the way. I mean, I get waging war and all, but abusing Eglantine to the point where she thinks Nyra is her mum? That's a new low, even for a Pure One. I'd say 8 out of 10, was pretty good but no reread this time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for my sons and myself!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2008
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My sons (8 years old and almost 10) have both really enjoyed this whole series. We all like reading together at night still, even though they are now obviously reading fine on their own. We have had a hard time finding books after devouring all of Harry Potter this past year, and these have become our next favorites. The characters are well developed and engaging, and the kids--and sometimes me, too--laugh out loud at the taunts of Twilight. I also like that the themes underneath this have led us to discussions on history, racism, and geography. I've recommended this for our school, and thanked the librarians for pointing it out to our family.
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Blondie
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014
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Loved the detail this book creates in your mind, I felt like I could almost touch the fire. I am glad that we are now learning more about Egg as well. I feel like I'll have the whole book series done by the end of the week!

I would Like to add, I usually hate to read, this is the only book and series that I just can't put down! I am starting to be question by by my friends if I am feeling alright because reading has never been my thing and I have made that known. So, Kathryn Lasky, thank you for helping me finally discover the joys of reading!

Very good book in the series, I give it two thumbs up.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Should have bought it from my local library used book sale
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
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I'm sure the book is fine, but I was startled to find that inside the back cover of the book is the library check out card. There was no attempt made to try to clean that up so that it looked a little nicer. Quite disappointed.
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Kat A.
5.0 out of 5 stars A loved series.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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This has been a great series. As most moms know finding books for boys is difficult. This series is great for boys 11-14. My son has read this entire series.
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geministrikErin
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Addition to the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
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I don't know how Ms. Lasky does it! This is another fantastic example of her work. All the suspense and details are amazing, and the story introduces a new idea of being "shattered" by flecks, which was kind of foreshadowed in the previous book while in the hatchery at St. Aggie's. I liked how the books focused on a different character, Eglantine, Soren's little sister. Once again, these stories are worth every cent.
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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I loved this book. Along with its many twists and turns. I recommend this book to all young readers and owl lovers such as myself. This book is very interesting and fun to read I will be reading the whole series. When I am done I will move on to other books by Kathryn Laskey because of her writing skills and good taste.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gift
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2024
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Gift for my Granddaughter. She loves it!
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Bob London
5.0 out of 5 stars great story continues
Reviewed in India on February 12, 2020
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Kathryn Lasky made my daughters holidays. I love the way that Kathryn has made the owls into a battling, sociable and mystical creatures.
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Mason Botha
5.0 out of 5 stars SOOOO good!
Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2021
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I Love the books, as they are so very dramatic and have lots of action. Thank you for writing this book, and stay safe!
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TinaGe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - great series
Reviewed in Germany on June 27, 2014
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Wonderful series - not only for children. Somehow like Harry Potter in the Owl World. Every single book of the 15 capturing and teaching 'ethics' without a 'raised finger.
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JROne
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2013
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Kathryn Lasky made my daughters holidays.She was told to pass the 11+ she should read as much as possible and the Guardians of Ga'hoole made this easy.Thank you so much.
Fast delivery too.
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