The Capture (2003)

This is an audiobook that I would give 3 stars for the story, but 2 stars for the audio narration. The plot behind this story is fine. Soren, a young barn owl, is pushed out of the nest by a scheming brother and kidnapped. He is taken to the St. Aegolius Academy, where baby owls are brainwashed and used as slave labor by an evil organization that seeks to take over the owl kingdoms. The story is fast paced and creative, but I found the audio narration annoying. Most of the characters in this story are young owls, but the forced high pitch voices seemed - well, forced and high pitched. Great story, but one that I might need to read in print. ( )

This started out a little questionable. The writing was more like a read aloud for the youngest readers or preschoolers, which would be fine but not what I was expecting or hoping for in this case. That quickly changed though as soon as the author got into the story and it became a very fun, exciting adventure. Good characters and story and a very cool ending that set up the next book and had me all smiles and excitement. Maybe not four stars but in the range to round up. ( )

The kids and I enjoyed reading this book together. ( )

This tells the story of Soren's experience with Gylfie when they are both kidnapped and how they do their best to survive the experience of being kidnapped and the attempted brainwashing.

I saw this as a film a while ago and really enjoyed it, the book is slightly different and while there are some details that don't make it into the film, the film expands on some of the details to make the story a different experience. I enjoyed them both and look forward to more in the series. ( )

Full with action at every turn, it won't become dull.Filled with devotion and betrayl. ( )