FICTION

Falcon Wild

by Terry Lynn JOHNSON
176p. Charlesbridge. Sept. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781580897884.
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Gr 5–8—Karma, a 13-year-old falconer-to-be, has to give her beloved bird, Stark, back to Stark's original owner. As she and her father and brother head out into the backcountry of Montana to return Stark, things suddenly start to go wrong when their van crashes. Karma finds herself in the middle of nowhere searching for help for her family. This book is an adventurous coming-of-age tale with a rich and beautiful natural setting. The imagery of the woods and country will make readers feel as if they are journeying alongside the protagonist. The details about the birds and what it takes to survive in the mountains are enlightening.
VERDICT A strong choice for middle grade readers who appreciate nature, animals, and survival stories; an accessible read that could also spark discussions within a classroom setting.
Reviewed by Maeve Dodds, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, NC
Thirteen-year-old Karma's love of falconry leads to heartbreak when Stark, her foster gyrfalcon, must return to her original owner. But during the trip across Montana, a blown tire means that Karma--with Stark and a runaway boy named Cooper--must traverse the wilderness for help. The girl's deep connection with her raptor, one rarely represented in literature, distinguishes this survival page-turner.
 , May 01, 2017

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