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The Secret of Glendunny: The Haunting

The Secret of Glendunny: The Haunting

Published in
2022
3.27
on Goodreads (112)

Description

Newbery Honor-winning author Kathryn Lasky delivers an enthralling middle-grade animal adventure set in Scotland with 'Dunwattle's Flight.' Featuring a hidden colony of beavers, a cultured swan, and ominous lynxes, this captivating story explores heroism, loyalty, and the courage to speak truth to power. As Dunwattle, a young beaver, is sighted for the first time in over five hundred years, he faces danger from humans who seek to destroy his colony. With the help of his best friend Locksley, they strive to protect their home and prove the worth of their species. Lasky's narrative, praised by critics for its mystical world-building and complex themes of belonging and friendship, promises to leave readers yearning for more.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery
  • Rich Scottish folklore
  • Dynamic character development
  • Themes of family and legacy