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The First Collier (Guardians of Ga'hoole, Book 9) Paperback – April 1, 2006

by Kathryn Lasky (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 446 ratings
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The fantastic prequel trilogy to the bestselling series GUARDIANS OF GA'HOOLE begins!

It is a time of Legends and a time of chaos. Warlords vie for power and marauding outlaws roam the land. Good King Hrath and his queen, Siv, noble Spotted Owls struggle to keep peace in their kingdom. Grank, noble Spotted Owl, friend and supporter of King Hrath, has exiled himself to Beyond the Beyond, where he has developed his firesight and learns how to work with embers, fire and how to forge metals. He is the First Collier. Deep in a volcano in the farthest reaches of Beyond the Beyond, he discovers a magical Ember but fears its awful powers will be misused and hides it again. (continued)
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Book 9 of 16
    Guardians Of Ga'hoole
  3. Print length
    179 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    850L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic
  9. Publication date
    April 1, 2006
  10. ISBN-10
    9780439795685
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0439795685
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Kathryn Lasky is the Newbery Honor-winning author of over 100 books for children and young adults. Her beloved Guardians of Ga'Hoole fantasy series has more than seven million copies in print, and she is the author of the Daughters of the Sea series and the Wolves of the Beyond series, as well as A Time for Courage and other Dear America titles. Kathryn has also written a number of critically acclaimed historical fiction titles, such as Beyond the Burning Time and True North. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0439795680
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic; Reissue edition (April 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 179 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780439795685
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439795685
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 850L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 446 ratings

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Hi Readers! Thanks for coming by my author page. I've written all sorts of books - from fantasy about animals to books about science and historical fiction. I’m in that historical fiction zone now with my new series Tangled in Time. The Portal is the first book and it explores what happens when a girl, Rose Ashley, feels trapped in her own time. Newly orphaned she is sent live with her slightly weird grandmother whom she has never met, in a new city and a new school where she encounters three bullies known as The Mean Queens. But shortly she will tumble through time and find herself in the 16th century in the service of Princess Elizabeth. I always wondered when I wrote the Royal Diaries, Elizabeth the Red Rose of Tudor what it would be like to serve royalty rather than to be royalty. This led to Tangled In Time, my first time travel series.

Visit my website, www.kathrynlasky.com for the latest news. All my best, Kathryn

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Debra Surbrook
5.0 out of 5 stars Grank I Am
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2012
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Ezylryb is dead. On his death bed he asks Soren and Coryn to read the three legends of Ga'Hoole. He explains how the legends will teach them unforgettable things he never taught. They will guide King Coryn who is the new king of the great tree in many ways in battle. Obediently, they read the three legends.They begin with their first book: The First Collier.

It is a time long ago in the Northern Kindoms, which were then known as the kingdoms of the Nyrthgar. On the throne are good King Hrath and Queen Siv. But darkness lurks. Hagsfiends(creatures that are half crow and half owl) lurk in the dark parts of the Nyrthgar, hoping to rule it one day.

This is the story of Grank, a male spotted owl who is a good friend of the king and queen. Grank like Coryn, has firesight. Amazed by this wonderful talent he posses, Grank leaves the safe kingdoms of the Nyrthgar and heads to the Beyond to learn more about fire and firesight. He meets a wolf named Fengo, who helps him in work and the study of fire. Grank learns to catch bonke cols and other important things. But even though he sees it through the flames, the hagsfiends are training and prepairing for battle. In a great battle, Hrath is killed and Siv is forced to flee with one of her servants and egg. The hagsfiends take over the Ice Palace where the king and queen ruled. Grank returns to find Siv and take her to safety. Grank finds her but is almost immediatly attacked by hagsfiends. He takes Siv's egg and quickly flees. Siv is trapped and is greatly wounded but survives. Although she survives she does not see her chick grow up. It is a remarkable tale of love and friendship. It is the story of Grank.
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Meagan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
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Great book and came in good condition!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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A magnificent book that was wonderful to read. Has rich and colorful words that help you imagine what's happening in the book. Great series to read if you like fantasy and adventure, and is a nice gift for kids ages 10+.
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Marlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter is a fan
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
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All I know is my 10 year old granddaughter enjoys this series so I got her a few for her birthday. Her mom approved 🤷🏻‍♀️
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V. Peach
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Kathryn Lasky
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013
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At first I thought the book was boring and read the epilogue when I reached chapter 4, but once I got a bit further, I traveled into the book and felt as if I was part of the story. Siv's mate, King Hrath, gets murdered and she has to make a heartbreaking decision. Frank teaches Theo, an eager learner and gizzard resister, to be the first blacksmith. Theo invented battle claws, and Siv survives the attacks from gadfeathers by thinking of her mate and unhatched son.
The book is astonishing and should be read
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KR
4.0 out of 5 stars Good series
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013
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I bought this book as part of the series for my daughter. She has not quite made it to this book yet, but she is very excited to read the whole set and is reading as often as she can. The movie is also great!
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JOH
5.0 out of 5 stars How well does the movie follow the series?
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
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The Guardians of Ga'Hoole is a great series and I think all of those other readers would agree with me.
If you have seen the movie and don't know if they should read the series, then I have the answer. The movie doesn't cover much in the series and it mixes a couple things so I recommend that you read the series and reside if the movie really does follow the series well.
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Lex
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow Just Wow
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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Simply stunning. Just like all of Kathryn Laskey's other books, this swept me off to a different world. It felt great to get away. This is the perfect just-before-you-go-to-sleep book, or on-the-couch-with-a-blanket-and-it's-cold-out book. Once again we have gone into the future beyond humans, where we see the animals we left behind win against all odds things we ourselves cannot accomplish today. In one word this book is wow.
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E1977
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2021
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This is a wonderful series and we loved this boom
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maxine edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2019
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Great book couldn't put it down
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Egitto
5.0 out of 5 stars Guardians Series
Reviewed in Germany on April 30, 2013
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Love the plot, the sequels, never a dull moment - reading the series with my 9-year old and both enjoying to the max!
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Solpheno
5.0 out of 5 stars Great books, good seller
Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2019
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I love this series!! So glad to get the next book! Arrived in good condition, & great price. Can’t wait to read the rest of them!!
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Olly
5.0 out of 5 stars good series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2013
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we started reading this series when the film came out & have enjoyed it. Some reading whole series some up to the legends
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