Agatha is a Hawk, someone who protects her clan in the mythical land of Scotia. She loves her job, she patrols the wall looking for the enemy. However, Agatha is made fun of by others in her clan and some see her as an annoyance, since she has a learning disability that makes her stand out from the others. Jamie is training to be an angler even though he is scared to death of the water. He's also been chosen to marry a girl he's never met, someone from another clan. This is a big deal because their clan hasn't allowed marriage in a long, long time. On the big day, treachery descends upon the clan and Agatha and Jamie find themselves hunting a deadly group of bandits in order to find their loved ones. Along the way they discover deadly wild wolves, mysterious Highland bull riders, a mad Queen, shadow monsters and many more intriguing characters. It will take all of their nerve and bravery to find their loved ones, the odds are high, but their determination is higher. I loved the Good Hawk, I can hear Agatha's voice in many of the students I interact with. She is kind, loyal yet naive of the world and its often brutal ways. Jamie is patient, caring and courageous even though he wouldn't consider himself any of those things. The Good Hawk is a novel that you'll want to live in for a long time. Heartbreaking and engaging, I know it'll be a hit with our students. It's an absolute thrill ride from beginning to end. Expertly written, you'll be clambering for the sequel.
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