The Capture by Kathryn Lasky

222 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Pushed from his family's nest by his older brother, barn owl Soren is rescued from certain death on the forest floor by agents from a mysterious school for orphaned owls, St. Aggie's. With a new friend, clever and scrappy Gylfie, he uncovers a tra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,339 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 49%
emotional 37%
hopeful 35%
mysterious 34%
tense 34%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 12%
sad 9%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
informative 4%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 29% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 17% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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