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A review by gracegreenlaw
Sky Hawk by Gill Lewis
4.0
Set in the Scottish Highlands, Sky Hawk tells the story of a boy called Callum, his discovery of an Osprey named Iris and her migration journey. The books is told largely in the third person but is also partially written from the perspective of Iris which gives it a unique feel. Each chapter is short and gripping and there are several cliff hangers and very unexpected moments within the story.
A receptive context could be created by bringing feathers and nest building items into the classroom before reading the book for children to explore. Arranging for birds of prey to visit a school or going bird spotting would also pique children’s interest in birds before they become invested in the characters in the story.
While the story is fantastic it does contain some sensitive themes. This book should be read with older children and some pre-work could be completed on experiencing and dealing with grief. This book is very fitting currently as it addresses the impact that humans have on animals and could lead into further study about animal conservation.
A receptive context could be created by bringing feathers and nest building items into the classroom before reading the book for children to explore. Arranging for birds of prey to visit a school or going bird spotting would also pique children’s interest in birds before they become invested in the characters in the story.
While the story is fantastic it does contain some sensitive themes. This book should be read with older children and some pre-work could be completed on experiencing and dealing with grief. This book is very fitting currently as it addresses the impact that humans have on animals and could lead into further study about animal conservation.