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The hawk of the castle : a story of medieval falconry
"Join a young girl and her father, the falconer at a medieval castle, as they experience the joys of taking a goshawk out for a training flight. The girl leads readers through all the preparations and equipment needed for the flight -- from falconer's glove to the hawk's hood and bells -- culminating in a dramatic demonstration of the hawk's hunting skills."--Jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 0763679925
- ISBN: 9780763679927
- Physical Description: 35 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 38) and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Elementary Grade. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 5 0.5 189554. |
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| Genre: | Fantasy fiction. Fantasy fiction. Fiction. Juvenile works. Fantasy fiction. Fantasy fiction. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | J 799.232 SMI (Text) | 000145802 | Children's Library -- Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Join a young girl and her father, the falconer at a medieval castle, as they experience the joys of taking a goshawk out for a training flight. The girl leads readers through all the preparations and equipment needed for the flight -- from falconer's glove to the hawk's hood and bells -- culminating in a dramatic demonstration of the hawk's hunting skills."--Jacket.