No beaver has been spotted in Scotland or England for over five hundred years, until the young beaver, Dunwattle, is sighted!Dunwattle’s flight is driven by the presence of a ghostly figure, a figure of a mysterious young girl who is almost one thousand years old. The secret is a colony of beavers, a species that is craved for their fur pelts, but vilified for what humans consider to be the destruction of their land. –Kirkus (starred review)”A marvelous adventure…an enchanting introduction to a wonderful, new natural world.” –Booklist (starred review)Deep in the wilds of Scotland, land of ancient warrior kings and myths, there is a deep secret. Newbery Honor-winning Kathryn Lasky, author of the bestselling Guardians of Ga’Hoole and Bears of Ice series, delivers a sweeping middle grade animal adventure with loyal beavers, a cultured swan, and ominous lynxes around every turn–a captivating story about heroism, loyalty, and the courage to speak truth to power.Draws readers deeply into a mystical world and leaves them wishing for more.
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