The Good Hawk
The Good Hawk by Joseph Elliott, published by Candlewick Press in 2020, is a captivating tale set in a mythic Scotland. This edition spans 319 pages and is presented in English. The story follows two unlikely heroes, Agatha and Jaime, who embark on a perilous journey to rescue their clan after disaster strikes. Agatha, a fierce protector known as a Hawk, faces challenges related to her condition, while Jaime, an anxious Angler, grapples with an unexpected duty that threatens his peace.
Readers will find a rich narrative that blends elements of fantasy and adventure, exploring themes of bravery and resilience. As Agatha and Jaime traverse the haunted landscapes of Scotia, they encounter a variety of characters, including nomadic Highland bull riders and animals drawn to Agatha’s unique ability to communicate. This first installment of the Shadow Skye trilogy introduces a fresh perspective on heroism, combining thrilling moments with humor and compassion.
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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, he’s been chosen for a duty that the clan hasn’t required for generations: to marry. The elders won’t 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 Agatha’s 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.
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