Sky Hawk
(23 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
When Callum and his friends find Iona Mcnair on the farm they chase her off - the McNairs are virtual outcasts in the village. Afterwards, worried, Callum follows her and Iona reluctantly reveals her secret: an osprey nest. Terrified of egg-stealers, she’s fiercely protecting it. Drawn to this deeply independent girl, Callum promises help.
Having been ringed by the local nature warden, Callum and Iona follow the osprey’s migration route to the Gambia, then the signal abruptly disappears. And - unexpectedly, devastatingly - tragedy strikes, drawing the entire village into Iona’s secret...
Powerful, evocative writing about landscape and the natural world, and delicately drawn characters existing within the complex nexus of human relationships in a small village are sensitively combined in this absorbing, very moving novel.
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Great adventure books 9-12
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Nina, 03 April 2024
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It is a great book, one of my favourites
Anonymous, 01 March 2017
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I think that 'sky hawk' was a great read! I loved the cliffhangers and and the breathtaking parts that only made you want to read more. I disliked the use of some words and word choices. I feel as if Gill Lewis could of used I little bit more of a variety of language. All in all a great read!
Molly, 07 December 2016
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This book is good for people who love animals! I love it!!!
Millie, 01 June 2016
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this book is so exciting! it grabs my attention
hannah, 03 May 2016
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I love this book it is amazing we are reading it at school I LOVE IT SOOOOOOIOO MUCH
keira, 08 March 2016
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Emotional rollercoaster! But absolutly AMAZING must read if you love birds of prey and nature. Characters are mysterious and fun, you get to know and love them so easily and quick, one of my many favourite books!
Tiger, 01 January 2016
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This is an outstanding book, it is breath taking and it really captivated me into the story. I loved it, this is by far the best book that I have ever read
Daisy, 30 September 2015
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its absolutely amazing! Its the best book I have eeeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr read.
Darren, 05 June 2015
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i am a big fan xx
ruby, 07 January 2015
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amazing so touching!
Jessy, 24 December 2013
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The book ‘Sky Hawk’ is about a boy and a girl, Callum and Iona. The two discover something amazing. The amazing thing is that there are ospreys on the farm Callum lives on. Iona wants to keep it a secret, even from him but she tells him and he agrees to keeping it a secret too. For awhile this discovery is only known by Callum and Iona but soon the whole village in Scotland knows. My favourite part of the book is when Callum promises Iona that he will take care of Iris. Iris pl...
Emily, 17 December 2013
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I am really not a fan of books they bore me a it but it was completely different in Sky Hawk I could hardly set the book down! During the story something terrible happens but you will have to read the book to find out. The opening of the story was quite dramatic and it says, “I saw her first, a pale skinny girl lying a flat rock below the rapids.” It just made me want to read more to find out who he was talking about. I think it ended on quite a cliff hanger because the last se...
Alice, 17 December 2013
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I really want this book it seems really good and interesting! It looks brilliant to read I can't wait if I receive this book
Brooklyn, 10 December 2013
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Awesome book! I really enjoyed it.
Sumayyah, 17 October 2013
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good book
freddie, 03 October 2013
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good book
freddie, 03 October 2013
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good book
freddie, 03 October 2013
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this book sounds well good
Hailie, 27 September 2013
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One of the reasons of why I love this book is because of its excitement and mystery also because it appeals to anyone who loves animals. This book has definitely got to be one of my favourites as it is a must read novel that you could not miss.
Haleema, 23 September 2013
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This book is good nice interesting and friendship and i really loved it
abdi, 13 September 2013
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I loved this slow-burning but gripping story of friendship, trust, and determination to do the right thing, in which a bird is lost but a friend is found. It raises moral questions about caring for our neighbours, our wildlife and our planet.
Helen, 01 May 2013
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An adventure story with a strong theme of friendship and loyalty. This book has the most wonderfully vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape, and would appeal to anyone interested in wildlife and conservation.
Barbara, 01 May 2013
This book was amazing! It made me want to read it every night. A must read for animal lovers.