Smith, Danna. The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of
Medieval Falconry. Candlewick Press 2017 35p $16.99
Hardback ISBN 978-0-7636-7992-7 all ages
Historical fiction E-BN
Readers will experience the art of falconry with a young
girl and her father, the castle falconer, while they gain an understanding of
the sport as well. The beautiful realistic illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline
capture the quiet countryside and castle life of the Middle Ages. The text supplies readers with the how, why,
where, and when of falconry, a sport that has not really changed throughout the
eras. People in many areas today are
interested in it. Bagram Ibatoulline’s illustrations realistically capture the
quiet countryside and castle life of the Middle Ages.
This book would make a welcome addition to any secondary library that covers the Middle Ages.
Summary: Readers will experience the art of falconry with
a young girl and her father, the castle falconer, while they gain an
understanding of the sport as well. The beautiful realistic illustrations by
Bagram Ibatoulline capture the quiet countryside and castle life of the Middle
Ages.
Falconry-Fiction, Middle Ages-Fiction --Linda McNeil
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